Finance and Accounting

Training Course: Advanced IPSAS for Governmental Accounting Systems


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27 Apr - 8 May 2025

Dubai (UAE)

Cost : 6640 € Euro

Introduction:

Governmental accounting has recently gained significant importance in contemporary societies. It plays a crucial role in the financial management of countries, as well as in formulating and implementing financial policies to contribute to the activation of the role of public financial management of the state. Its importance is also highlighted in serving the government's administrative or political apparatus. The significance of governmental accounting has emerged as a response to the changes in societies, particularly the expansion of services and activities provided by the government. Reports and financial statements have become vital in economic planning, financial operation control, and evaluation of governmental financial operations by specific entities. This reflects the role of financial policies and economic management. Financial policies have become more focused on achieving economic stability due to the role of governmental accounting as an essential system for providing information to measure revenues, expenses, and their effectiveness. Governmental accounting in the public sector has long relied on cash basis until the beginning of the 1990s. Researchers, professional and academic organizations have increasingly shown interest in transitioning and shifting to an accrual basis. This transition aimed to bring governmental accounting closer to financial accounting. The result of this interest was the issuance of international governmental accounting standards known as IPSAS, adopted by many countries.

Objectives:

By the end of the training program, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand basic accounting concepts and the flow of accounting data through the accounting system.

  2. Learn methods for recording, posting accounting entries, and conducting inventory reconciliations.

  3. Acquire skills in applying accrual-based accounting procedures, identifying period-specific expenses and revenues.

  4. Develop skills in closing accounts, preparing financial statements, and budgets.

Target Audience:

  1. Senior management staff.

  2. Financial managers.

  3. Administrative and financial development committees.

  4. Financial planning managers.

  5. Financial accountants.

  6. Anyone interested in improving their skills and sees the need for this course.

Outlines:

Day 1:

The Comprehensive Framework of Governmental Accounting:

  • Characteristics and objectives of governmental accounting.

  • Interpretative theories of accounting in governmental units.

  • Accrual accounting measurement principles in governmental accounting.

  • Governmental accounting rules.

  • Technical components of governmental accounting system (documents, books, records, reports).

  • Practical applications on managing and implementing activities of the governmental accounting system.

Day 2:

Accounting Principles and Rules:

  • Basic accounting concepts and principles.

  • Foundations and elements of the accounting function.

  • Financial accounting terminology (assets, expenses, audited profit, cash flow, etc.).

  • Financial data: definition and uses.

  • Difference between cash basis and accrual basis accounting.

Day 3:

Accrual-Based Accounting Adjustments and Entries:

  • Principles of accrual-based accounting.

  • Account reconciliations.

  • Expense reconciliations.

  • Revenue reconciliations.

  • Determining accruals and deferrals.

  • Preparing trial balance after adjustments.

  • Various practical cases.

Day 4:

Closing Accounts, Preparing Financial Statements, and Reports:

  • Preparing adjusting entries.

  • Preparing closing entries for accounts.

  • Post-closing trial balance after closing entries.

  • Preparing financial statements and final accounts from the adjusted trial balance.

  • Using accounting worksheets to prepare adjusting and closing entries.

Day 5:

Accrual and Entry Preparation for Various Financial Operations:

  • Preparing accruals and entries for salaries and wages.

  • Preparing accruals and entries for commitments and trusts.

  • Preparing accruals and entries for loans and expenses.

  • Preparing accruals and entries for revenues.

  • Preparing accruals and entries for assets.

  • Various practical applications and case studies.

Day 6:

Financial Reporting and Analysis in Governmental Accounting:

  • Understanding financial reports and their components.

  • Analyzing financial statements for governmental entities.

  • Ratios and indicators for evaluating financial performance.

  • Interpretation of financial data in a governmental context.

  • Case studies and practical exercises on financial analysis.

Day 7:

Budgeting and Planning in Governmental Accounting:

  • The importance of budgeting in public financial management.

  • Types of budgets (operating, capital, etc.) in the government context.

  • The budget preparation process and cycle.

  • Monitoring and controlling budget execution.

  • Budget variance analysis and corrective actions.

  • Practical budgeting exercises and simulations.

Day 8:

Internal Control and Audit in Governmental Accounting:

  • Principles of internal control in the public sector.

  • Designing effective internal control systems.

  • Role of internal audit in governmental entities.

  • Conducting internal audits and assessments.

  • Risk management and fraud prevention in governmental accounting.

  • Case studies on internal control and audit.

Day 9:

Compliance and Accountability in Governmental Accounting:

  • Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

  • Accountability mechanisms in government financial management.

  • Reporting on compliance and accountability.

  • Evaluating and addressing compliance risks.

  • Real-world examples and practical exercises on compliance.

Day 10:

Case Studies and Practical Application:

  • Comprehensive case studies integrating all concepts covered.

  • Real-world scenarios and simulations of governmental accounting challenges.

  • Group discussions and problem-solving sessions.

  • Review of key takeaways from the entire training program.

  • Q&A and open discussion on participants' experiences and insights.

Finance and Accounting

Training Course: Advanced IPSAS for Governmental Accounting Systems


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure (36)

FI235117

27 Apr - 8 May 2025

Dubai (UAE) -

Cost: 6640 € Euro


  About Dubai

Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.


  Things to do and places to visit in Dubai

Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.

When visiting Dubai, be sure to:

  • Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
  • Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
  • Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
  • Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
  • Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
  • Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
  • Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
  • Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
  • Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
  • Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
  • Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
  • Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
  • Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.
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