Finance and Accounting

Training Course: Public Sector Accounting and Budgeting


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FI236000

17 - 21 Nov 2025

London (UK)

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

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

17 - 21 Nov 2025

London (UK) - Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Cost: 5500 € Euro


  About London

The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.


  Things to do and places to visit in London

With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.

Some unmissable London attractions include:

  • Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
  • Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
  • Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
  • Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
  • Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
  • Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
  • Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
  • Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
  • Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
  • Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
  • Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
  • Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
  • Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
  • Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.
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