Description
This course will introduce students to the congressional budget process. It will discuss the budget resolution process established by the 1974 Budget Act, as amended by subsequent legislation. It will explain how mandatory funding is adjusted through the budget reconciliation process and how discretionary funding is enacted through the work of appropriations committees. It assumes no prior knowledge of the federal budget process.
Deadline to register or cancel — November 5, 2025
Learning Objectives
- The constitutional foundation of the congressional budget process
- The legal framework of the congressional budget process
- How the budget resolution process is intended to set the framework for appropriation and reconciliation laws
- The role of appropriations committees in the House and the Senate
- The omnibus and minibus appropriations bills
- The earmark process
- Continuing resolutions
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 before 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 before 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 ext. 316 or email cgfm@agacgfm.org.
