Finance & Accounting

Public Sector Accounting (IPSAS): Foundations

This Public Sector Accounting (IPSAS) training course (Foundations) is an entry-level programme that builds a solid working understanding for newcomers and cross-functional staff. It combines international standards with practical cases from the Gulf, Africa and Europe.

Code: FN114Level: FoundationsField: Finance & AccountingFormats: 5 or 10 days · classroom, online, in-house

Objectives

  • Explain the core principles, terminology and governing standards of Public Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  • Apply proven methods and tools for Public Sector Accounting (IPSAS) to real workplace situations
  • Analyse performance data to find risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
  • Compare your practice with international benchmarks and regional case studies
  • Build a practical action plan to apply Public Sector Accounting (IPSAS) in your organisation

Who should attend

Finance professionals, accountants, auditors and budget holders.

Course outline — 5 days

  1. Day 1
    Principles, terminology and governing standardsPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  2. Day 2
    Methods, tools and calculationsPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  3. Day 3
    Operation, inspection and performancePublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  4. Day 4
    Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  5. Day 5
    Best practice, assessment and action planPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
10-day outline
  1. Day 1
    Principles, terminology and governing standardsPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  2. Day 2
    Methods, tools and calculationsPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  3. Day 3
    Operation, inspection and performancePublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  4. Day 4
    Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  5. Day 5
    Best practice review and mid-course assessmentPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  6. Day 6
    Advanced analysis techniquesPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  7. Day 7
    Digital tools, data and softwarePublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  8. Day 8
    Practical labs and simulationsPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  9. Day 9
    Regional benchmarks and lessons learnedPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)
  10. Day 10
    Capstone project and final assessmentPublic Sector Accounting (IPSAS)

Upcoming sessions 2027–2030

CityDatesDuration
Prague23 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 20275 days
Muscat13 Aug 2028 – 17 Aug 20285 days
Istanbul27 May 2030 – 31 May 20305 days

No public session is listed yet. We can run this course in any city on your dates, online, or at your company.

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