Introduction to Local Government Finance
Event summary
This introductory course will provide delegates with an understanding of local government finance. Delegates will gain background knowledge to wider context of public finance in which local government sits. They will gain an understanding of local government structures, and governance along with learning about different sources of local government funding and the complications and considerations that go alongside them. Delegates will also receive an introduction to important financial concepts such as capital and revenue, budgeting and financial reporting. This interactive course will involve quizzes, discussion points and plenty of opportunities to ask questions about local government finance.
Date
05 November 2024
Starts: 09:45
Ends: 16:30
Location
Webinar
Standard price
£365.00 excl VAT
Network Member Price
£310.00 excl VAT
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About this event
Who should attend?
This course is perfect for anyone new to local government and wants to get a better understanding of local government finance, how it is funded and understand financial concepts unique to local government.
It will also be useful for people new to managing budgets or finance roles, or those who want a refresher.
How will I benefit from attending?
Attendees will benefit from:
- Gaining an understanding of the unique context in which local government operates including regulatory frameworks important for those working in the sector.
- Understanding how local government is funded, including the restrictions that it must operate within and opportunities available to local government.
- Understanding the difference between capital and revenue and how they are each financed.
- An awareness of the various structures within local authorities and the governance arrangements for reporting and decision making.
- An introduction to important financial concepts such as budgeting and financial reporting.
- The opportunity to look at the risks and opportunities faced by local government and discuss the future of local government finance with colleagues.
CPD hours
Five hours.
Topics
- Devolution
- / Financial management
- / Governance
- / Leadership
- / Local government
- / Sustainability
Speaker - Jennifer Bevan, Finance Advisory Network Advisor, CIPFA
Jennifer joined CIPFA in 2022 after working for seven years in local government. She is a CIPFA-qualified accountant who, for the past five years, has been working at Bury Metropolitan Council where she started as a revenue advisor in Public Health and Adult Social Care. From there she joined the authority's closedown and capital teams, with a particular focus on fixed assets and closure of capital accounts.
Her experience also includes working on a number of special projects including transformation, levelling up and land and property disposals scheme. As a CIPFA member, Jennifer is also an active volunteer within the CIPFA North West Region.
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