Budget basics
Take budgeting one step at a time
AWC’s online Budgeting Basics series puts you in the capable hands of Mike Bailey, Local Government Consultant. Mike is recognized nationally for his sage approach to budgeting, and now you can benefit from his financial expertise and years of experience. Take a look at the series.
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What is a budget?
Session 1 (5 min)
Types of budgets
Session 2 (6:12 min)
Budget & fund accounting
Session 3 (7:22 min)
Community accountability
Session 4 (7:16 min)
Where to begin?
Session 5 (8:55 min)
Setting budget priorities
Session 6 (10:19 min)
Development tips
Session 7 (12:06 min)
Forecasting
Session 8 (11:18 min)
Outlining a budget
Session 9 (7:37 min)
Communication
Session 10 (11:27 min)