ACC ACC Budget & Resource Management

Question 1

When preparing an annual activity department budget, an activity consultant should first:

Accepted Answer

Review prior year expenditures and program outcomes

Answer

Reviewing past spending and outcomes provides an evidence base for justifying budget needs accurately.

Question 2

Which expense category is typically considered a capital expenditure in an activity department budget?

Accepted Answer

Purchase of a large-screen TV for the activity room

Answer

Capital expenditures are major purchases of durable assets like equipment, while consumables and wages are operating expenses.

Question 3

An activity consultant notices the department consistently overspends on supplies. The best corrective action is to:

Accepted Answer

Analyze supply usage patterns and implement a tracking system

Answer

Tracking usage data helps identify waste or over-ordering so the consultant can implement targeted cost controls.

Question 4

Grant funding obtained for an activity program should be managed by:

Accepted Answer

Following the grant's specified terms, tracking expenditures, and reporting outcomes to the funder

Answer

Grant funds must be used according to funder specifications, with documented expenditures and required outcome reports.

Question 5

Which approach best stretches limited activity department resources?

Accepted Answer

Partnering with community organizations for donated supplies and volunteer time

Answer

Community partnerships bring in resources at little or no cost, maximizing programming without increasing the budget.

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test