Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MMWR-0070
Version:
1
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
40 hours (1 week)
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Financial Budgeting
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide learners with the competencies necessary to successfully work as a Financial Manager supporting MWR programs who are ready to meet challenges related to readiness and maximize opportunities to best serve Army soldiers and families.

Learning Outcomes:

  • This course is designed to provide learners with the competencies necessary to successfully work as a Financial Manager supporting MWR programs who are ready to meet challenges related to readiness and maximize opportunities to best serve Army Soldiers and Families.
  • Given generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) and the FASAB Financial Reporting Objectives, apply principles to identify and resolve discrepancies while safeguarding assets.
  • Given applicable financial reports, analyze execution of budgets, provide trend analysis, and conduct necessary reviews to keep management and key stakeholders advised on financial position of the Fund.
  • Given FASAB Financial Reporting Objective #4, apply proper internal controls to NAF Financial Management in order to safeguard against fraud waste and abuse.
  • Given NAF Funding Regulations and Policy, apply budget management techniques to create and execute fiscally responsible NAF budgets.
  • Given course content, expert panel interviews and round-table discussions, apply problem-solving and project management techniques to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Financial Management Division.

General Topics:

  • ◦ Accounting ◦ Budgeting ◦ Strategic Management ◦ Financial Analysis
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Work-based Learning
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

Other offerings from Installation Management Command, G7 Training Division, MG Robert M. Joyce MWR Academy