Certificate in international public sector accounting standards

Create value in your organisation by understanding and implementing IPSAS

Overview

IPSAS® have been developed to enhance the quality, consistency and transparency of public sector financial reporting worldwide. Issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB), they are cash-based standards and accruals standards used for the preparation of general purpose financial statements by governments and other public sector entities around the world.

The ACCA Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (Cert IPSAS) has been specifically developed to help you meet the challenges of implementing IPSAS®.

Cert IPSAS will be relevant to you if your organisation is using or about to implement IPSAS®, or if you are working with clients who are using or about to use IPSAS®. It’s perfect for helping finance professionals with a background in financial reporting to meet the challenges of implementing IPSAS®, providing a practical and introductory knowledge of these standards and how they are interpreted and applied.

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By completing this certificate, you will be able to:

describe the fundamental requirements of accrual-based IPSAS® on a standard-by-standard basis
identify how to use IPSAS® in practice
explain the difference between the cash basis IPSAS and accrual-based IPSAS
recognise how IPSAS® are used around the world
apply the requirements of IPSAS® in the preparation of information for financial statements
interpret financial statements prepared in compliance with IPSAS
describe the workings of the IPSASB and how these are developing.

11 self-paced interactive modules.
12-month access.
One-hour assessment included, which comprises 25 questions and has a 50% pass mark. There are three attempts allowed.
Complete all modules and pass the assessment to gain your certificate and digital badge to show your knowledge.

This certificate includes all the study materials you will need, although, you will benefit from having a copy of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) 2022 Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements. You can find the handbook at the International Federation of Accountants website. Please note that the handbook is updated annually.

Price

ACCA price 220 GBP

Public price 295 GBP

Location

Global

Date & time

On demand

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Certificate in international public sector accounting standards

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