Demystifying Government Budgeting
December 17, 2024 from 1:00PM to 1:50PM Eastern Time
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Alexandria (Alex) Romero, CPA
Governmental A&A Training Facilitator
With nearly two decades of expertise in governmental and nonprofit accounting, Alex helps facilitate the development of governmental training programs for Galasso Learning Solutions. Her engaging presentation style, passion for connecting with attendees, and ability to make complex topics accessible have made her a sought-after educator in the field.
Prior to joining GLS, Alex worked for several governmental entities, served as an auditor for a public accounting firm, and earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting from Colorado State University. Her contributions to the accounting field have been widely recognized, including being named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting (2022, 2023) and receiving the AICPA’s Outstanding Young CPA Award in 2022.
Alex serves on AICPA Council and is a member of the Governmental Performance Accountability Committee. She previously served on the Emerging Professional Initiative Committee of the AICPA. She is currently serving as the Vice President of the Educational Foundation Board of Trustees for the Colorado Society of CPAs and is a member of their Young Professional Council. Alex loves Disney and running so in January 2024, she completed the 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World!
Demystifying Government Budgeting
December 17, 2024 from 1:00 – 1:50 PM Eastern Time
This course provides a comprehensive overview of how governments create and manage their annual budgets in this foundational webinar. Participants will learn the essentials of government budgeting, from establishing priorities and timelines to engaging with stakeholders. We’ll walk through the typical six-month budget development cycle, including key meetings, departmental roles, public engagement, and the budget approval process. Whether you’re new to government finance or seeking to refresh your knowledge, this webinar offers a high-level view of budget planning, monitoring, and long-term financial strategy in the public sector.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recall the basics of governmental budgeting and the development of budget priorities
- Recognize the steps involved in creating the annual government budget
- Identify what, when, and how to monitor the budget throughout the year
- Recognize the importance of long-term budgeting for a government and communicating the budget message
Who Should Attend:
- Government finance officers and staff
- CPAs interested in understanding their governmental client’s budget practices
CPE Accreditation:
- Recommended Hours of CPE | 1 CPE Credit
- Field of Study | Accounting (Governmental)
- Prerequisites | None
- Advanced Preparation | None
- Program Level | Basic
- Delivery Method | Group Internet Based
Registration, Cancelation, and Refunds:
- To register for this session, please go to https://galassolearningsolutions.com/webinar-purchase-2/
- To be awarded the full credit hours, participants must be present and must participate in polling questions.
- All sales are final. Refunds will not be issued if attendees fail to attend or do not complete the required attendance checks necessary to earn CPE credits.
- GLS will make every effort to provide the best training course possible. Please contact Frank Galasso at operations@galassolearningsolutions.com within 10 business days of the event if you are not completely satisfied with the program and wish to file a complaint.
Galasso Learning Solutions LLC 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.
