September 21, 2022

Many Federal financial management personnel don’t fully understand the financial guidance provided by OMB. Practical application of this guidance and of the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL) will support the objective of producing accurate and timely financial statements. Develop...

Some believe that successfully navigating relationships is an inherent quality that can’t be learned—but this is not true. Developing your interpersonal skills increases your self-awareness and strengthens your ability to better understand others. Gain a better understanding of your communication...

Have you ever recruited and hired someone who ended up not being well-suited to the job? Job analysis is a critical function for effective recruiting and hiring in Federal organizations. You will gain the necessary knowledge and skills associated with the hiring process, as well as learn about...

Supervisors play a challenging and pivotal role in organizations—not only do they manage the day-to-day work of their team, but they also manage their team members’ performance and success. Effective supervisors use performance management best practices to meet the needs of their organization and...

Program and project managers may have the experience to successfully manage projects, but many lack the knowledge and skills to manage a Federal contract. You will learn to develop statements of work, concept of operations, cost, schedule, scope, and support documents to provide best planning for...

Economic volatility, regulatory change and digital disruption are the new normal. Leaders require new ways to manage and respond dynamically to complex risks and uncertainties. Which strategic risks are critical to avoid - or essential to take? Now is the time to take a broader view beyond the...

Successful grants managers understand how the Federal cost principles affect their awards. Gain a firm grounding and practical experience in the concepts central to cost principles by applying them to different recipient types. Use the cost principles throughout the grants lifecycle: budget...

Auditors responsible for Federal financial audit statements ensure organizations comply with the requirements of legislation such as the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act. With an obligation to the American public of ensuring accountability and transparency of tax dollar spending, auditors must...

Optimal decision-making requires trade-off analysis; justification of the allocation of scarce financial resources to attain performance goals; and evaluation of policies for organizational benefit. This process can be daunting if your actions aren’t rooted in empirical evidence. Cost-benefit...

Internal controls are integral to effective grants management. In order to conduct effective internal controls, grants managers need a foundational knowledge of Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards, risk management, and requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200. You will practice applying...