Frequently Asked Questions

Activity-based budgeting focuses on the costs of activities necessary to produce and sell products or services. Instead of simply looking at departments or line items, this approach examines what drives costs within your organisation. We teach you to identify cost drivers, analyse resource consumption, and create budgets that reflect actual business activities rather than historical spending patterns.

Most participants begin implementing basic concepts within their first month of study. However, developing comprehensive activity-based budgeting systems usually takes 3-6 months of consistent application. The timeline depends on your organisation's complexity and your current financial management experience.

While specialised software can be helpful, our curriculum emphasises understanding the underlying principles first. Many concepts can be implemented using standard spreadsheet applications. We provide templates and frameworks that work with common business tools, though we also cover advanced software options for larger implementations.

A basic understanding of financial statements and general business operations is helpful but not mandatory. Our introductory modules cover essential concepts, making the program accessible to professionals from various backgrounds. Many successful participants have come from operations, project management, and even non-financial roles.

Our comprehensive program launches in September 2025, with early registration opening in June 2025. We also offer quarterly intensive workshops throughout the year. The September cohort provides the most comprehensive experience with extended case study work and peer collaboration opportunities.

Plan for approximately 4-6 hours per week including live sessions, case study work, and practice exercises. The program is designed for working professionals, with most content accessible outside standard business hours. Live sessions are recorded for those who cannot attend in real-time.

No formal prerequisites exist, though participants typically benefit from having 2+ years of professional experience in any field. The concepts apply across industries, and we deliberately include participants from diverse backgrounds to enrich discussions and case study analysis.

Graduates receive six months of email support for implementation questions, access to our alumni community forum, and invitations to quarterly update sessions covering new developments in activity-based budgeting practices. We also maintain a resource library with updated templates and case studies.

While the program focuses on education rather than consulting services, we provide frameworks and templates designed for various organisation types. During the program, you'll work through exercises using your actual business context, and instructors offer guidance on adapting concepts to your specific situation.

We understand professional priorities can shift unexpectedly. Participants can defer to the next cohort within 12 months of their original start date. All materials remain accessible during deferral periods, and we provide catch-up resources to help you rejoin smoothly.

Absolutely. Each cohort includes structured peer learning sessions, group case study work, and optional regional meetups for Australian participants. Many lasting professional relationships form during the program, and our alumni network continues growing throughout Australia and beyond.