Finance Track

Course Description

This course introduces basic governmental accounting principles, terminology, and financial statements. It provides an overview of governmental accounting systems and related internal control and documentation requirements.  Participants will gain knowledge of the financial reporting process and the end product.

What You Will Learn

• Review basic governmental accounting principles
• Understand governmental accounting terms
• Basic information on governmental financial statements
• Describe accounting systems
• Requirements for internal control
• Requirements for documentation

Who Should Attend?

APIPA conference sessions are intended for island government accountability professionals.  Audit, budget, finance, accounting, and related management and staff members will find interest and value in this presentation.