Financial Fundamentals - Monthly Annual Reporting examines the legislation, organisational and accounting principles that apply to Local Government accounting, including taxation principles.
The course covers the accounting process, financial reporting responsibilities and annual financial report process.
Topics covered within the course will include the legislative framework for Local Government accounting; classification of transactions; managing the accounting function; monthly and annual financial reporting responsibilities; and preparation of annual financial report.
Important: Participants are required to bring a laptop as two exercises will require the use of Microsoft Excel (for data input only). A basic understanding of Microsoft Excel is therefore required.