International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Course details

Program Objectives:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Identify how IPSAS will fit within their organization
• Comprehend the core IPSAS values
• Understand the key differences in the new standards
• Recognize what compliant statements will look like
• Deploy key strategies for migration to IPSAS standards
• Set clear steps towards implementation
• Adopt IPSAS disclosure requirements, including accounting policies

Who should attend:

• Public and private sector finance and accounting professionals, or managers seeking to develop their understanding of the public sector accounting methods including: professionals who have a responsibility for auditing or working with public sector organizations; corporate governance directors; internal auditors; corporate compliance officials; and board level members who wish to develop their understanding of IPSAS.

Course Outline: 

• Introduction, Principles and Development 
• Other General Standards 
• Key Organizational Benefits 
• Effective Implementaion Strategy 
• Migration to IPSAS 
• The IPSAS Standards
• IPSAS Compliant Financial Statements