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Course Description

Provides basic knowledge of local government accounting practices, budget preparation, and importance of records for accounting, control and auditing of public records. The difference between local government accounting practices and general accounting are also examined.

Who Should Take This Course?

Aimed at individuals interested in moving into higher level responsibilities in the local government field; our student body includes municipal government employees in planning, corporate services, economic development, operations, finance, and more.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Have an understanding of basic accounting transactions.
  • Work with accounting transactions in the context of local government.
  • Understand how transactions culminate in annual financial information.
  • Gain appreciation of the accounting function in relation to other departments of the municipality.
  • Understand the meaning and preparation of local government financial statements under the Public Sector Accounting Board standards.
  • Interpret and explain local government financial statements.

Notes

Fully online asynchronous course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.

Participate in online discussions with peers from all over Canada and expand your professional network.

All learning materials are found through eClass.

This is an elective course for the NACLAA Level I certificate.

Recommendations

Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

Applies Towards the Following Programs

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Section Title
Local Government Accounting
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 16, 2024 to Dec 06, 2024
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $795.00
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