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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)

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