{"product_id":"3582678_acca-learning","title":"Public Sector Budgeting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0px;margin-left: 8.0px;\"\u003ecompare different types of budget and how they are formulated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0px;margin-left: 8.0px;\"\u003eexplain the processes involved in the different stages of the budget cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0px;margin-left: 8.0px;\"\u003ecompare different approaches to budget execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0px;margin-left: 8.0px;\"\u003eexplain the role of the budget holder in budget execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0px;margin-left: 8.0px;\"\u003eexplain the importance of budget execution controls for reducing the risk of budget variance and fraud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0px;margin-left: 8.0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this Course\u003c\/h2\u003eThis course looks at the first stages of the PFM cycle, building a deep understanding of public budgets and why they are at the heart of good PFM. Learners will see how the budget cycle connects to the wider PFM system to support ethical, efficient use of public money. The course demonstrates what good budgeting practice looks like, from formulation and approval to execution and evaluation. Learners will explore different budgeting approaches, examine how internal controls manage risk, and see how well‑executed budgets drive better decisions, stronger accountability and improved public service outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eCourse structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eModule 1 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eBudgeting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eModule 2 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypes of Budget \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eModule 3 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Budget Cycle \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eModule 4 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eBudget Execution Strategy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eModule 5 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eBudget Execution Controls \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eKey information \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis course is:\u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn‑demand learning\u003c\/b\u003e — start anytime and study when it suits you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf‑paced\u003c\/b\u003e — move through each course at your own speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVirtual access\u003c\/b\u003e — learn from anywhere, no fixed schedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInteractive content\u003c\/b\u003e — engage with practical tasks and real‑world scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe final assessment is a 1-hour, 25-question multiple-choice exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are five modules in this course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete all modules and pass the assessment to gain your certificate and digital badge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Provider_ACCA\" src=\"${PICTURE_CONTEXT_PATH}ckeditor_uploads\/ACCA_Logo_Overview_300_120731.png\"\u003e","brand":"acca-learning","offers":[{"title":"Standard price \/ 0","offer_id":49233508630779,"sku":"100186","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Students \/ 110169","offer_id":49233508663547,"sku":"100186","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Members \/ 110167","offer_id":49233508696315,"sku":"100186","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Continuous learners \/ 3","offer_id":49233508729083,"sku":"100186","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6057\/4115\/files\/PFMC2M1Hero__1__3675043.jpg?v=1789542981","url":"https:\/\/acca-learning.myshopify.com\/products\/3582678_acca-learning","provider":"acca-learning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}