Local Govt Finance

Course

Course Title

Class

Lab/ Shop

Clinical/ Co-op

Credit

FIP 228

Local Govt Finance

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Effective Term: Fall 2014

This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department.

Competencies

·Student Learning Outcomes
·1. Define the types of budgets and typical usage for each type.
·2. Define and describe the different types of revenue fire departments receive including the advantages and disadvantages of each.
·3. Develop and present a budget for a capital outlay.
·4. Prepare a budget and written justification for the budget for presentation.
·5. Define basic finance and budgeting principles in relation to governmental agencies.

2014FA - New Course Version (S23902)

This Course can be found in these Programs of Study

Emergency Management REVISED - Associate in Applied Science (Online)
Public Safety Administration-Emergency & Fire Management Services Track REVISED - Associate in Applied Science (Day and Online)