Public Sector Accounting & Finance Masterclass
About Course
This module is designed to provide candidates with the technical knowledge
and skills required to perform straight forward financial reporting responsibilities
within the public sector.
On completion of this module, candidates will acquire competencies sufficient
to enable them to:
(A) Explain and illustrate the key elements of the public financial management
cycle in Ghana
(B) Explain and apply the conceptual framework for general purpose financial
reporting by public sector entities.
(C) Identify and apply appropriate International Public Sector Accounting
Standards (IPSAS) to financial transactions.
(D) Identify and explain appropriate accounting policies and prepare financial
statements and notes for public sector entities in accordance with IPSAS.
(E) Evaluate the financial position, performance and prospects of public
sector entities using financial reports and other information
(F) Explain the role of governance in the public sector and how it differs
from corporate governance in the private sector