Basic Accounting for Tribal Housing
July 24 - July 27, 2012
Chicago, IL
Course Description
This course provides elementary accounting concepts with an emphasis on the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) program requirements. Since administrative capability is a requirement for all tribes receiving Indian Housing Block Grant program funding, it is important that personnel working in accounting have a thorough understanding of accounting fundamentals. This course will also help those that are not familiar with accounting to gain a familiarity with accounting practices, which will also help them in performing their jobs.
Objectives
- Learn the purpose of accounting and its role in the tribal housing organization.
- Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of accounting principles.
- Learn and practice basic accounting transactions, including accounting accruals and adjustments.
- Become familiar with record keeping and the accounting process.
- Learn the importance of providing accounting information through financial reporting.
Who should attend?
Persons working in accounting or finance, either for tribes or tribal housing programs, both experienced personnel who would like a refresher and employees new to the accounting area. Non-accounting personnel who would also like to gain a better understanding of accounting practices are also encouraged to attend.