Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards – Cert IPSAS
Self-Study Program
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| Type | Method | No. of Exams | Access Period | Study Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Study | Online | 1 | 6 Months | 20 Hours |
Check the Program Breakdown for more details and download the Syllabus here
| Register | FEES |
|---|---|
| ACCA Members | £115 Register Now |
| Non-ACCA Members | £145 Register Now |
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Program Breakdown
Objectives
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 – known as Cert IPSAS – has been specifically developed to help you meet the challenges of implementing IPSAS by:
- examining the fundamental requirements of accrual-based IPSAS on a standard-by-standard basis, for the benefit of preparers, auditors and users of financial statements
- providing guidance on how to use IPSAS in practice, with the aid of cases, interactive exercises and formative questions
- explaining the difference between the cash basis IPSAS and accrual-based IPSAS
- providing an overview of how IPSAS are used around the world
- explaining the workings of the IPSASB and how these are developing.
Who Should Attend
Cert IPSAS will be relevant to you if your organization is currently using or about to implement IPSAS®, or if you work with clients who use IPSAS Standards®.
It’s perfect for helping employees 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.
It’s been prepared for:
- Public sector employers and employees globally.
- Accountants working or wishing to work in the public sector.
- Learning providers.
- National and local governments.
- Policy makers specializing in the public sector.
Deliverables
The Cert IPSAS includes both an online course and a test.
The online course includes all the study materials needed, although candidates will benefit from having a copy of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) 2020 Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements. You can find the handbook at the International Federation of Accountants website.
If you already use IPSAS® and need formal recognition of your skills, you can register to take the online Cert IPSAS assessment only. Likewise, if you do not need certification, but want extra knowledge in the field, you can choose the course only.
The program includes the below topics:
- Financial statement presentation and accounting policy
- Financial performance
- Accounting for assets and liabilities
- Consolidation
- Disclosure standards
- Cash basis IPSAS
- First-time adoption of accrual-based IPSAS
The detailed Syllabus of the program can be downloaded here
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