Description

This training introduces students to the federal budget execution process. It describes how appropriation laws provide budget resources, how agencies develop budget execution plans at the beginning of the fiscal year, how they monitor budget execution during the fiscal year, and internal and external execution reporting.

Deadline to register or cancel — September 8, 2025

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the timing of the federal budget process
  • Discuss the purposes of federal budget execution
  • Learn key terms used in the budget execution process
  • Discuss the importance of operating plans
  • Understand apportionments and warrants
  • Understand agency allocations and allotments, and their importance to funds control
  • Describe monthly and year-end reporting

CPE Details:

  • Program level/prerequisites/advance prep: Basic/None/None
  • Delivery method: Group internet-based (virtual)
  • Advance prep: None
  • CPE credit: 4 
  • Field of study: Finance

Important Details

  • Registration and Payment: Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until 7 days prior to the class start date. Space is limited. Payment is required by credit card at the time of registration. POs are not accepted.
  • Cancellation Deadline: The cancellation deadline for each session is 7 days prior to the start date. Refunds, less a $25 processing fee per registrant, will be granted for cancellation requests received in writing by this date. If the registrant does not attend the presentation, AGA will not issue credit toward any future training. If the class is cancelled by AGA due to low enrollment, a full refund of the course fee will be issued. 
  • Login instructions and connectivity: The course will be taught via Zoom. Upon registration, participants will receive a separate email with a link.
  • CPE credit: During the opening remarks of each presentation, AGA will explain how you can receive your CPE certificate. In compliance with NASBA, AGA employs an attendance monitoring system. You MUST be able to view the PowerPoint slides on a device to verify your attendance.

AGA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org National Registry of CPE Sponsor ID: 104201.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact AGA at 800.242.7211 or gfm@agacgfm.org.

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