ADMN 448

Local Government Financial Management

Units: 1.5

Provides a financial management foundation focused on the needs of local governments. Topics include: public sector financial management and budgeting, including capital budgeting and infrastructure investment; financial statements and their analysis; public sector accounting standards and financial reporting; cost management and control; and accountability and performance measurement. Emphasis will be on local planning and reporting structures. Includes tutorials for a spreadsheet program.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 448, 421.

Undergraduate course in Public Administration offered by the School of Public Administration in the Faculty of Human and Social Development.