Local Government Accounting
- 39 hour course, no prerequisites
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.
Course at a glance
- 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.
- 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.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you 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.
Take note:
- A textbook is required for this course; details will be provided in the course syllabus.
- Additional learning materials are provided through eClass.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Currently counts towards
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Advanced Certificate
in
Local Authority Administration (NACLAA I)
└39-hour elective course
* If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.
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