Finance and Accounting

Training Course: Public Sector Accounting and Budgeting


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FI236000

12 - 16 Oct 2025

Istanbul (Turkey)

Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Cost : 5500 € Euro

Introduction

This program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, aims to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills in public sector accounting and budgeting practices. It covers essential principles, regulatory frameworks, and practical techniques to strengthen financial management in the public sector, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective resource utilization.

 

Objectives

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

  • Understand the fundamental principles of public sector accounting and budgeting.

  • Apply international standards and frameworks relevant to public sector financial management.

  • Develop and manage budgets aligned with organizational and policy goals.

  • Strengthen financial reporting and internal controls within public sector organizations.

  • Address challenges in public sector accounting and promote fiscal discipline.

 

Organizational Impact

  • Improve financial management and accountability in public sector organizations.

  • Enhance budgeting processes to align with strategic and policy objectives.

  • Strengthen internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Support better decision-making and resource allocation.

  • Build capacity for transparent and efficient public financial management.

 

Target Audience

  • Public sector accountants and financial officers.

  • Budget officers and managers.

  • Public sector auditors and internal controllers.

  • Senior government officials involved in financial decision-making.

  • Professionals seeking to understand public financial management.

 

Training Program Outline

 

Day 1: Foundations of Public Sector Accounting

  • Key principles and objectives of public sector accounting.

  • Differences between public sector and private sector accounting.

  • Overview of international standards (IPSAS) and local frameworks.

  • The role of accounting in public financial management.

  • Chart of accounts and basic financial reporting in the public sector.

 

Day 2: Budgeting in the Public Sector

  • Principles of budgeting and types of budgets (e.g., line-item, program-based).

  • The budget cycle: preparation, approval, execution, monitoring.

  • Legal and regulatory frameworks for budgeting.

  • Linking budgets to policy priorities and strategic plans.

  • Case study: analyzing a public sector budget.

 

Day 3: Financial Reporting and Transparency

  • Preparing financial statements in the public sector.

  • Understanding the requirements of IPSAS and local reporting standards.

  • Reporting for accountability: transparency and public trust.

  • Performance and program-based budgeting in practice.

  • Group exercise: preparing simplified financial reports.

 

Day 4: Internal Controls and Financial Oversight

  • The role of internal controls in financial management.

  • Risk management and compliance in the public sector.

  • Audit processes and their integration with accounting practices.

  • Strengthening financial oversight and reducing fraud.

  • Group activity: evaluating internal control systems.

 

Day 5: Practical Challenges and Future Trends

  • Common challenges in public sector accounting and budgeting.

  • Managing changes: reforms, digitalization, and emerging practices.

  • Best practices for improving public financial management.

  • Action planning: developing individual and organizational strategies for improvement.

  • Wrap-up and Q&A: reflections and next steps.

Finance and Accounting

Training Course: Public Sector Accounting and Budgeting


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure  

FI236000

12 - 16 Oct 2025

Istanbul (Turkey) - DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Cost: 5500 € Euro


  About Istanbul

Few places compare to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, whose enormous size straddles both Europe and Asia, forming a bridge between western and eastern cultures. Resting upon the natural harbor of the Golden Horn, the skyline of the once-Constantinople is pierced with minarets and ancient monuments that embody centuries of history. While it is brimming with historical landmarks and colorful markets, modern Istanbul is also well represented through its contemporary art scene, European-style café culture, world-class dining venues.


  Things to do and places to visit in Istanbul

Istanbul is teeming with attractions and landmarks from historic sights and unique cuisine to lively markets and unmistakable culture. It is a thriving city, with a myriad of things to do that skillfully manage to blend every aspect of both the contemporary and the historical world.

On a city break in Istanbul be sure to:

  • Visit a hammam, a traditional Turkish bath, whose origins date back to Roman times.
  • Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque, Istanbul's most spectacular monuments that dominate the skyline.
  • Explore the Topkapi Palace Museum, one of Istanbul's most visited museums, home to over 80,000 artifacts.
  • Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel built in the 4th century.
  • Be dazzled by the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.
  • Go shopping for exotic products and Turkish delights in the Spice Bazaar.
  • Cross the bridge connecting Europe and Asia against the backdrop of the Bosphorus, or take a Bosphorus cruise.
  • Taste the diversity and flavor of Turkish cuisine.
  • Admire panoramas of the city from the Galata Tower.
  • Walk through Taksim Square, the city's dynamic square that never sleeps.
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