The course covers comprehensive topics across budgeting, accounting, and financial control in projects:

Fundamentals of Project Budgeting and Planning
• Introduction to the budgeting lifecycle and project financial structures
• Work breakdown structure (WBS) and budget alignment with project activities
• Budget estimation techniques: top-down, bottom-up, and activity-based budgeting
• Defining assumptions, contingencies, and financial risk factors

Project Accounting and Financial Control
• Chart of accounts design and cost center tracking
• Project accounting systems and documentation standards
• Recording project expenses and commitments accurately
• Accrual vs. cash-based project accounting approaches

Variance Analysis and Financial Monitoring
• Tracking budget vs. actuals using financial statements
• Identifying cost overruns, savings, and reallocation opportunities
• Implementing corrective actions and financial forecasting
• Monthly and quarterly project financial reporting best practices

Grant and Donor-Funded Project Management
• Budgeting for donor-funded programs and restricted funding
• Reporting formats and compliance for international donors
• Audit readiness and financial accountability in funded projects
• Excel templates for grant tracking, deliverables, and milestones

Excel Tools and Financial Modeling for Projects
• Designing interactive Excel dashboards for budget tracking
• Automating cost reports and consolidating multi-project portfolios
• Creating dynamic financial models to evaluate project viability
• Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for project risks

Case Studies and Practical Exercises
• Hands-on budgeting exercises for different types of projects
• Analysis of financial statements from actual project implementations
• Group simulations on budget planning, review, and reallocation
• Excel workshops: linking cost drivers to outputs and impact

By the end of the course, participants will have a robust skill set to manage project finances efficiently and communicate financial insights effectively to stakeholders.upon request, both online and in-person.

Mastering Project Budgeting & Accounting Training Course in Geneva

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