Financial Governance 101                  KnowHow

Why this course is for you

Making the right financial decisions is critical in all walks of life. 

For those elected members whose knowledge and understanding of local authority finances will benefit their local community, the need is even greater.

This course is designed to enhance your fiscal knowledge in a way that will enable you to make better financial decisions on behalf of your council. 

The group-based exercises and case studies will help you gain the skills and confidence necessary to understand and decode local government monetary systems and the processes and procedures around which they're structured.

Using your own council LTCCPs, you will learn how to:

  • navigate your way through balance sheets
  • identify and isolate critical data
  • interpret and make best use of financial detail
  • identify the questions you need to ask to aid your decision-making
  • understand the implications, constraints and parameters of your final decisions
  • influence council planning and budgeting processes.

Who should attend?

  • Newly elected members will gain knowledge and foresight into good financial practice and governance.
  • Those who are familiar and experienced in financial governance will benefit from a refresher look at best-practice processes and procedures.

We value a mix of new and experienced participants in small groups (maximum 20) so as to make best use of a diverse range of perspectives. 

Course overview and content

The day consists of a series of workshops and group exercises participants, during which participants will gain a deeper understanding of:

  • council finances
  • how depreciation, capital expenditure and debt servicing work together
  • the relevance of financial information to the planning and LTCCP process
  • important financial, accounting and asset management concepts
  • balance sheet and financing choices

Testimonial

"A good mix of elected members and senior officers ...well received by all, regardless of their financial acumen.... it is critical we all have an understanding and appreciation of the financial implications of decision-making..."

Peter Tennent
Mayor
New Plymouth

Course venues

Courses are being held around the country.  Just click on the course name for more information or download our KnowHow Professional Development  Schedule ( course dates should appear in pop-up window) to find one near you.

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Financial Governance 101   If registering before 31 March, click here   If registering after 31 March, click here

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