International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Course Info

Length: 1 Week

City: London

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Dec-23-2024

    London

  • Jan-20-2025

    London

  • Mar-03-2025

    London

  • June-30-2025

    London

  • July-21-2025

    London

  • Oct-13-2025

    London

  • Dec-08-2025

    London

Dates in Other Venues

  • Dec-23-2024

    Dubai

  • Dec-30-2024

    Barcelona

  • Dec-30-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Jan-20-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Jan-20-2025

    Istanbul

  • Jan-20-2025

    Paris

  • Jan-20-2025

    Barcelona

  • Jan-20-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Jan-20-2025

    Singapore

  • Jan-20-2025

    Dubai

  • Mar-03-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-21-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Apr-21-2025

    Barcelona

  • Apr-21-2025

    Paris

  • Apr-21-2025

    Istanbul

  • Apr-21-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Apr-21-2025

    Singapore

  • June-30-2025

    Dubai

  • July-21-2025

    Istanbul

  • July-21-2025

    Paris

  • July-21-2025

    Amsterdam

  • July-21-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-21-2025

    Singapore

  • July-21-2025

    Barcelona

  • July-21-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-13-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-20-2025

    Barcelona

  • Oct-20-2025

    Singapore

  • Oct-20-2025

    Paris

  • Oct-20-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Oct-20-2025

    Istanbul

  • Oct-20-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-08-2025

    Dubai

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Introduction to IPSAS

  • Overview of International Public Sector Accounting Standards.
  • The role of IPSAS in public sector financial reporting.
  • Key objectives and principles of IPSAS.
  • Introduction to cash-based and accrual-based accounting.

Understanding and Applying Accrual-based IPSAS

  • Assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses under accrual-based IPSAS.
  • Financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements.
  • Practical application: Preparing financial statements following accrual-based IPSAS.
  • Case studies on accrual-based IPSAS implementation.

Understanding and Applying Cash-based IPSAS

  • Receipts and payments under cash-based IPSAS.
  • Financial reporting under the cash basis of accounting.
  • Transition from cash-based to accrual-based accounting.
  • Case studies on cash-based IPSAS implementation.

IPSAS and Public Sector Accountability

  • The importance of transparency and accountability in public sector financial reporting.
  • The role of IPSAS in enhancing financial integrity and governance.
  • Addressing corruption and fraud through effective financial reporting.
  • IPSAS adoption and stakeholders’ expectations.

Implementation Challenges and Latest Developments

  • Common challenges in transitioning to and implementing IPSAS.
  • Strategies for successful IPSAS implementation.
  • Staying updated with the latest developments in IPSAS.
  • Future trends and the evolving landscape of public sector accounting standards.

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