Financial skills - introduction

Financial skills – introduction is designed to meet the needs of Australian Public Service employees who have limited financial management training and require a basic introduction to APS financial concepts.

Program overview

identifying the role resources play in a public sector environment
building an awareness of the concepts of accountabilities and financial responsibilities
identifying the basics of accrual accounting and budgeting

Participant benefits

understand and apply the framework of resource management in the APS
use the key functions of financial management information systems
recognise simple budgeting and variance reporting
gain an awareness of basic public sector accrual concepts
become familiar with a purchasing flow chart, invoicing and debtors control
shape an awareness of the budget cycle

Who should attend

APS 1–4 and graduates*
*Recommended target audience may vary outside the ACT

Further information

For further information on programs, events and seminars delivered nationally, please contact 02 6202 3522 or email nationalcalendarteam@apsc.gov.au.

Terms and conditions

For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.