PADM 5120 - Public Budgeting and Accounting

The growing resource scarcity facing public service has created an environment in which an understanding of budgeting processes and financial management are essential for public sector managers. This course utilizes a combination of governmental financial documents and theories to examine constitutional provisions relating to public budgeting and finance, accounting terminology and processes, the impact of accounting standards on public sector finances, methodologies for developing revenue projections, capital improvement programs and operating budgets, the politics of budgeting, and alternative budget formats. It also offers hands-on experience on applying theoretical materials to evaluate the fiscal health of a public service agency.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 2010

Credits: 3 hours

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