Achieve excellence in public financial management reporting with this program on asset accounting compliance and disclosure and disposal governance. Participants will learn to prepare high‑quality financial statements in accordance with IPSAS or national standards, with a focus on accounting for assets (property, plant, equipment, and intangible assets). The curriculum covers recognition, measurement, depreciation, impairment, and disclosure of assets, as well as procedures for asset disposal and related governance. Through case studies and hands‑on exercises, attendees will develop the skills to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting of public assets. This program is essential for government accountants, auditors, and financial managers.
Objectives
- Understand the IPSAS (or national) requirements for asset accounting
- Recognize and measure property, plant, and equipment correctly
- Account for intangible assets and heritage assets
- Calculate depreciation and impairment losses
- Prepare asset registers and maintain supporting documentation
- Disclose asset information in financial statements
- Govern the disposal of assets (sale, transfer, retirement)
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Prepare for audit of asset balances
Target Audience
- Government accountants and finance officers
- Public sector auditors (SAI, internal audit)
- Asset managers in government entities
- Treasury officials overseeing financial reporting
- PFM reform implementers
- Consultants advising on public sector accounting
- Anyone involved in public asset management
