British School of Outdoor Education

Welcome to a Transformative Training Experience

The Finance, Reporting, Budgeting & Internal Controls course is a high-impact, two-week intensive program designed to strengthen the financial governance and accountability frameworks of public sector institutions. This course is ideal for finance professionals, auditors, project managers, budget officers, and institutional leaders seeking to align their practices with international standards like IPSAS.

What You’ll Learn

Our expert-led sessions combine practical tools with strategic frameworks to elevate institutional financial management and reporting capabilities.

IPSAS Overview

Introduction to IPSAS and Its Objectives
Scope and Application of IPSAS
Key Definitions and Concepts
IPSAS Regulatory Framework

Financial Reporting and Budgeting

Budgeting Processes and Techniques
Performance-Based Budgeting
Financial Reporting Best Practices
Linking Budgeting with Strategic Planning

Internal Controls and Implementation

Understanding Internal Control Frameworks (COSO)
Risk Assessment and Control Activities
Monitoring Mechanisms and Audit Trails
Implementing and Sustaining IPSAS Compliance

Key Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

Build competency in applying IPSAS and public sector reporting frameworks
Strengthen their internal control systems and risk management processes
Develop performance-driven budgeting practices
Improve transparency and accountability in public finance
Return with practical tools and templates ready for implementation

Who Should Attend?

Finance Directors and Budget Officers
Auditors and Internal Control Managers
Project Coordinators
Accountants and Risk Officers
Donor and NGO Finance Teams

Certification & Support

Participants will receive:

Certificate of Completion
Access to course materials and toolkits
Post-training consultation support
Cost-$2500

Overview

This course equips participants with advanced tools for aligning budgeting processes with strategic priorities and national/regional development goals.

It emphasizes medium-term financial planning, expenditure ceilings, and performance integration.

Learning Outcomes

Develop multi-year financial frameworks aligned with development goals
Design performance-based budgeting systems
Analyze fiscal risks and contingencies

Course Outline

Introduction to Strategic Budgeting
Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)
Linking Budgets to Strategic Plans
Performance Indicators and Program Evaluation
Budget Ceilings and Fiscal Constraints
Case Study: ECOWAS National Planning

Duration: 📅 14th July – 26th July 2025

Location- London

Cost-$2500

Overview

This course introduces modern digital tools used in government financial management. Participants will learn to navigate e-budget platforms, digital procurement systems, and financial dashboards for transparency and accountability.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the architecture of digital finance systems
Apply e-budgeting tools for financial tracking
Enhance budget transparency through digital platforms

Course Outline

Overview of Digital Finance and E-Government
E-Budgeting Platforms and Implementation
Integration with Procurement and Treasury Systems
Data Security and Cyber Risk in Finance
Practical Lab: Building Dashboards with Power BI

Duration: 3 Days

Duration: 📅 14th July – 26th July 2025

Location- London

Cost-$2500

Overview

Overview
This course introduces climate-sensitive budgeting, including how to design and evaluate budgets that incorporate environmental considerations, sustainable development, and green investment planning.

Learning Outcomes

Identify tools for assessing environmental impact in budgeting
Integrate ESG and SDG goals into financial policy
Understand global frameworks for climate finance

Course Outline

Principles of Green and Sustainable Budgeting
ESG Metrics in Public Finance
International Green Finance Mechanisms (e.g., GCF, AF)
Budget Tagging and Climate Indicators
Policy Lab: Climate-Smart Budget Planning

Duration: 📅 14th July – 26th July 2025

Location- London

Cost-Cost-$2500

Overview

A performance-oriented budgeting model that ensures resources are directed toward achieving measurable outcomes. This course focuses on frameworks for linking inputs, outputs, and impacts.

Learning Outcomes

Design logical frameworks and output-based budgets
Monitor financial performance and policy results
Apply tools for performance-based financial decision-making

Course Outline

Concepts of Results-Based Management (RBM)
Designing Output and Outcome Indicators
Budget-Performance Linkage
Evaluation Frameworks (OECD, World Bank)
Practical Exercises with Country Case Studies

Duration: 📅 14th July – 26th July 2025

Location- London

Cost-$2500

Overview

This training supports participants in understanding and implementing PFM reforms, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public finance.

Learning Outcomes

Assess PFM systems using PEFA tools
Plan and implement PFM reform strategies
Strengthen institutional frameworks and legal systems

Course Outline

Overview of PFM Systems and Reforms
Legal and Institutional Frameworks
Budget Credibility and Execution
Revenue Mobilization and Debt Management
PEFA Diagnostic and Reform Planning

Duration:📅 14th July – 26th July 2025

Location- London

Cost-$2500