Budgeting and Financial Control
Session overview:
This session is aimed at those involved in preparing, approving and monitoring budgets, as well as those involved in the day to day financial management of a council. Topics include:
- setting a budget and precept
- using spreadsheets
- Inflation
- Contingencies and reserves
- how the council tax base affects the budget
- budget monitoring
- Financial management
- Internal control
Session benefits:
By the end of this session you will:
- Understand how and when to prepare a budget
- Know how to approve and issue a precept
- Be aware of the factors that affect a budget
- Understand how to manage a budget
- Be aware of the need for internal controls
Who Should Attend
Officers and councillors that want to get to grips with preparing and managing a budget.
Date & Time
Tuesday 29 September 2020 10:00-13:00
Venue
Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill, Reedings, Moulton NN3 7AX
Course Tutor
Steve Parkinson, The Parkinson Partnership LLP
Cost per delegate
£55 Member
£110 Non Member
