This course is an introduction to federal financial management for entry-level students or experienced accountants currently working in the federal accounting and financial management area.
This course is an introduction to federal financial management for entry-level students or experienced accountants currently working in the federal accounting and financial management area. It also can serve as a refresher for accountants who may be returning to federal client service or those seeking to work with or join government entities.
The USSGL is the foundation of all federal accounting. Virtually all federal financial transactions are based upon the USSGL. It provides uniform treatment of similar transactions. It is the basis for reporting requirements for OMB, Treasury, and meeting the requirements of the CFO Act. It provides for consolidation of all federal agency transactions. It is a guideline for proper classification of postings and cross-walks to financial reports.
Field of study: Accounting
Norman Kanefsky is the founder, President and CEO of GLOWS Corp. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Government Financial Manager.(CGFM). He is a graduate of Temple University holding a Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Accounting. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force specializing in top secret cryptography and electronic/wireless communications. Mr. Kanefsky was formerly the managing partner of Kanefsky, Barr & Company, Certified Public Accountants in Philadelphia, PA. He is a lifetime member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants where he chaired several committees, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Society of Military Comptrollers.
