April 19, 2027

Webinar

2 CPE Credits

Webinar (CPA Crossings): Introduction to Governmental Budgeting 🗓️

April 19, 2027
Webinar
2 CPE Credits

Webinar (CPA Crossings): Introduction to Governmental Budgeting 🗓️

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    Instructor

    Alexandria
    Romero

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    Mrs. Alexandria Romero, CPA

    Bio

    Alex is the Director of CPA Pipeline at the AICPA, where she leads initiatives to strengthen the profession’s talent pipeline. With nearly two decades of experience in accounting, leadership, and professional education, she began her career in public accounting before serving in executive government finance roles, including Chief Financial Officer of a public library district and Director of Finance for the City of Pueblo, Colorado.

    She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Accounting from Colorado State University. Her achievements include being named an AICPA & CIMA Global Women to Watch (2025), receiving the AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award (2022), and graduating from the AICPA Leadership Academy (2019).

    Outside of work, Alex is an avid runner and Disney enthusiast who completed the 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge in 2024 and 2026.

The introduction to governmental budgeting course is an overview of the typical timeline and process a government uses when creating their annual budget. Topics covered include the basics of governmental budgeting, establishing priorities for the budget, the common steps and timeline of the budget process, what, when and how we should be monitoring the budget throughout the year, and how long-term budgets fit in with the annual budget process. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Learning Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Recall the basics of governmental budgeting and the development of the budget priorities
  • Recognize the steps involved in creating the annual government budget
  • Identify what, when, and how to monitor the budget throughout the year
  • Recognize the importance of long-term budgeting for a government and communicating the budget message

Major Topics

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • The basics of governmental budgeting.
  • Common steps and timeline of the budget process.
  • What, when and how we should be monitoring the budget throughout the year.
  • How long-term budgets fit in with the annual budget process.

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE Credits
2
Finance

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Accounting and Auditing
  • Budgeting
  • Finance
  • Governmental

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

This webinar is produced by CPA Crossings. You will receive your login link/instructions and Certificate of Attendance directly from this third-party vendor. It is important that you review your COCPA confirmation for details on receiving your login instructions and COA from said vendor.

Intended Audience

Accountants and Auditors

Provider

CPA Crossings, LLC

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