Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum 2023

THEME: The Future of Public Sector Accounting & Financial Reporting

Rationale

Following the success of the inaugural edition, which was held at the Shangri La Hotel, Dubai – United Arab Emirates, from June 19 – 25, 2022, the African Leadership Organisation is thrilled to put together the second edition of the on Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum  as another exceptional opportunity for exchange of ideas, discussions of critical issues, building connections and gaining insights from the unique experiences and expertise of financial and accounting professionals in the public sector.

The Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum is designed to be an invaluable refresher course for finance professionals in the public sector, and useful practical coursework for non-financial managers. This training course would provide up-to-date and detailed knowledge of public sector accounting with special emphasis on IPSAS, as well as practical skills in the preparation and interpretation of public sector financial statements and budgets. The curriculum of the programme would incorporate a vital update on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) standards and recent developments on the reasons and approaches to New Public Financial Management.

The course will be led by expert trainers and facilitators, with a wealth of extensive professional experience who will bring fresh perspectives to the subject matter which will be delivered dynamically and innovatively. This training course will be structured as a highly participative workshop; classroom sessions with formal presentations by a highly competent trainer; case studies, interactive worked examples, and relevant case studies will be provided to illustrate and apply each of the topics covered.