Budgeting (FIN300)

This course builds on the information learned in California Law Sessions 3 & 4. The material incorporates real-life examples and hands-on activities to help you learn how to analyze and use reserve funding plans; budget for conversions and new construction; and utilize the budget and reserve study to help the board make fiscally responsible financial decisions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Know how the boards assessment powers impact budgeting

• Be familiar with the foundations of operating budgets

• Differentiate budgets according to CID product type and size

• Be familiar with specific considerations when budgeting for new projects and conversions

• Budget for troublesome and frequently forgotten line item expenses

• Differentiate between, and calculate, fixed and variable assessments

• Resolve prior year issues, such as inter-fund liability, budget excesses, deficits and calculate cash position

• Understand how construction defect litigation impacts a budget

Who Should Take This Course?

• Community managers who are new to the association budgeting process
• Accounting personnel
• Community managers who want to earn the CAFM certification

Prerequisites:   None. Prior attendance at FIN200 is recommended.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):   4

Course Length:   This course is made up of two, 2 hour sessions.

Schedule:

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