Government Finance I: Accounting and Accountability

The government work environment presents unique challenges in the realm of financial planning. This course explores the priority-setting, resource planing, and budget allocation processes in government, giving special attention to the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of key stakeholders. The aim is to provide students with advanced knowledge of the government financial planning process, which will place them in a stronger position to consult with and make recommendations to management. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Public Service program.