Government school training courses in Austin, TX (public, in-house or online)

This course provides thorough study and analysis of revenue and expenditure systems at all levels of government. Topics include alternative revenue sources, public budgeting processes, the appropriations process, capital budgeting and analysis, tax analysis and government debt financing. Tax expenditures, forecasting and budgeting, and finance software systems are addressed

This course introduces core concepts and tools of accounting, reporting and financing for managers of governmental and nonprofit organizations. Topics, presented from a user perspective, include transaction analysis; financial statement analysis and interpretation; and operational and cash budgeting. Functional areas of accounting such as financial reporting and management accounting are developed with reference to these concepts. In addition, the impact of standards such as those promulgated by...

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The Business and Government Leadership Certificate is designed for the those who wish to improve their ability to navigate and lead across the business and government sectors of society. This certificate advances the skills students need to lead and manage in the private and public sectors.

Courses in this certificate are drawn from the Master of Public Affairs degree area of Economic and Global Strategy.

Studies the concepts, methods, and reporting issues in accounting for federal, state and local governments and for other nonprofit entities, including voluntary health and welfare agencies, hospitals, colleges and universities, and religious organizations. In addition, the course will overview some of the issues of management’s information requirements and taxation problems and the role that the accountant plays

A four hour training that will include a step-by-step guide for developing an energy plan and define a government’s commitment to become more socially responsible. An overview of green fleet management, renewable energy and resources will be defined.

Students begin this 4 hour course upon registration and must complete the class within 1 month for successful completion.