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UEM 304: Introduction To Financial
Concepts For Emergency
Services
3 credits
Course is an introduction to the fiscal policies, procedures, and problems encountered in the administration of emergency service organizations. Specifically governmental entities, non-profit, tax based and volunteer organizations. Course is designed for non-accounting students who need to understand finance and accounting in order to participate in planning, control, and decision-making.
Learning Goals
1. Analyze, and interpret accounting processes.2. Identify and define accounting terminology as applied to emergency services.3. Distinguish public budgeting from personal and private sector budgeting.4. Identify and apply the technique of evaluating the financial system.5. Introduce and familiarize students with the governmental principles and regulatory guidelines for the various phases of a disaster to enable them to understand the financial implications on emergency service operations during a disaster.
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course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of
information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a
specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start
of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown
here.
Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| Introduction To Financial Concepts For Emergency Services |
| 0616-304-045 |
N. Marks |
Sep 9 - Dec 9 |
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Online |
3 |
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