Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Finance - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 13
- 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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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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Wed, May 13, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CDT
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Fri, May 29, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CDT
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Wed, Jun 03, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CDT
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Fri, Jul 17, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CDT
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Mon, Jul 27, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Aug 03, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CDT
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Wed, Aug 19, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Tue, Sep 15, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CDT
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Wed, Sep 30, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CDT
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Thu, Oct 01, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CDT
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Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CDT
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Fri, Nov 13, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CST
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Mon, Nov 30, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CST
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Tue, Dec 01, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CST
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Fri, Dec 11, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CST
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Sat, Dec 26, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CST
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Fri, Jan 15, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CST
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Mon, Jan 25, 2027 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CST
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Mon, Feb 01, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CST
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Tue, Feb 16, 2027 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CST
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Wed, Mar 17, 2027 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CDT
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Wed, Mar 31, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Thu, Apr 01, 2027 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Apr 19, 2027 - 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
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Refund/Cancellation Policy Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.
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