Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Finance - Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool for planning and control.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Recognize the importance of budgeting
- Identify components of a master budget
- Distinguish the utility of flexible budgets
- Analyze the role of variances
- Apply capital budgeting techniques
Major Subjects
- Advantages of budgeting
- The role of budgeting
- Master budgeting
- Flexible budgeting
- Standards and variances
- Capital budgeting
Course Materials
| IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques Handout (10.1 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Dates
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Thu, May 22, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM CDT
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CDT
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 - 6:00 PM to 7:47 PM CDT
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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM CDT
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CDT
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CDT
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Sep 08, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM CDT
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Thu, Sep 25, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CDT
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Wed, Oct 01, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CDT
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Tue, Oct 21, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM CDT
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Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CST
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CST
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Mon, Dec 01, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CST
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Thu, Dec 11, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM CST
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CST
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 6:00 PM to 7:47 PM CST
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CST
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM CST
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Wed, Feb 04, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CST
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 - 6:00 PM to 7:47 PM CST
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CST
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Wed, Mar 11, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM CDT
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Thu, Apr 02, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Apr 13, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer
Harp DOC, LLC
Designed For CPAs in public practice or members in industry who want to enhance budgeting skills
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of financial statements
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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