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30 Sep 22
The international standard-setter on public sector sustainability is moving forward with plans for new guidance.
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5 Aug 22
Amid rising interest in sustainable investing, IPSASB has launched a global consultation on public sector sustainability reporting.
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10 May 22
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board has launched a consultation aimed at producing a global set of standards for sustainability reporting by government bodies.
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14 Sep 20
An equal number of men and women will lead the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board for the first time, following the appointment of three new members.
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23 Apr 20
The coronavirus pandemic will have a long-lasting effect on public finances. Governments need the complete picture that modern accounting standards provide in order to navigate the recovery, argues...
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4 Feb 20
As efforts to shape international standards for non-profit organisations continue, Humentum’s Tim Boyes-Watson makes the case for their creation and calls for people to join the group working to set...
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12 Nov 19
Accountancy organisations have played an important role in the high take-up of international accounting standards, a director at the International Federation of Accountants has told PF International.
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25 Oct 19
The chair of CIPFA Standards Ian Carruthers explains how a new initiative will help tackle the issue of fraud in the charity sector.
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4 Oct 19
Collaboration and professionalisation via strong accountancy organisations is the key to improving public sector accounting around the world, says IFAC’s Joseph Bryson.
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25 Mar 19
A new international pathway will allow students to become proficient in both US and international accounting standards, says professor Irfan Bora from Rutgers University.
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18 Mar 19
For the implementation of accrual-based accounting standards and public financial management reforms to be successful long term they must have political backing, public finance experts have said.
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14 Mar 19
Europe could be “pushed down the road of accruals” next year as proposals for public sector accounting standards for the EU will be brought to the European Commission, the head of the initiative has...
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13 Mar 19
Politicians need to commit to publishing their liabilities – even if it might weaken net wealth on paper, public finance professionals have urged.
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12 Mar 19
Countries must start using the information presented in accrual financial reports to make better policy decisions, a seminar in Washington has heard.
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12 Mar 19
Governments around the world could boost their public coffers with as much as 3% of their GDP by better managing their assets and producing strong balance sheets.
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7 Dec 18
IPSASB’s social benefits standard has finally been approved after 16 years but this is just the start and it is likely to be reviewed after a few years of use, says the board’s Paul Mason.
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6 Dec 18
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board has reached a “major milestone”, approving the standard on accounting for social benefits after 16 years of discussion.
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30 Oct 18
Nigerian states are lagging behind in the adoption of international accounting standards, the country’s accountant general has warned.
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7 Sep 18
Neema Kiure Mssusa, who is speaking at CIPFA’s conference later this month, discusses some of the highlights of her first eight months on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board....
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10 Aug 18
An international standard on accounting for social benefit liabilities, 15 years in the making, has finally been agreed on. Public finance consultant Manj Kalar explains why it has taken IPSASB so...
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10 Aug 18
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board has agreed to move forward with the majority view on a new standard on accounting for social benefits following months of consultation.
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4 May 18
Government and organisations around the world should do more to ensure accountants are trained to common international standards, an International Federation of Accountants report has said.
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3 Apr 18
Attendees at an IPSASB roundtable in Brussels questioned the addition of accounting for natural resources as a priority for the standard setter’s work from 2019 to 2023.
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8 Feb 18
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board is asking for feedback on proposed updates to its requirements for lease accounting.
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6 Feb 18
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board is seeking views on its draft strategy and work plan for the period 2019-23.
30 Sep 22The international standard-setter on public sector sustainability is moving forward with plans for new guidance.
5 Aug 22Amid rising interest in sustainable investing, IPSASB has launched a global consultation on public sector sustainability reporting.
10 May 22The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board has launched a consultation aimed at producing a global set of standards for sustainability reporting by government bodies.
23 Apr 20The coronavirus pandemic will have a long-lasting effect on public finances. Governments need the complete picture that modern accounting standards provide in order to navigate the recovery, argues...
25 Oct 19The chair of CIPFA Standards Ian Carruthers explains how a new initiative will help tackle the issue of fraud in the charity sector.
4 Oct 19Collaboration and professionalisation via strong accountancy organisations is the key to improving public sector accounting around the world, says IFAC’s Joseph Bryson.
25 Mar 19A new international pathway will allow students to become proficient in both US and international accounting standards, says professor Irfan Bora from Rutgers University.
18 Mar 19For the implementation of accrual-based accounting standards and public financial management reforms to be successful long term they must have political backing, public finance experts have said.
14 Mar 19Europe could be “pushed down the road of accruals” next year as proposals for public sector accounting standards for the EU will be brought to the European Commission, the head of the initiative has...
13 Mar 19Politicians need to commit to publishing their liabilities – even if it might weaken net wealth on paper, public finance professionals have urged.
12 Mar 19Countries must start using the information presented in accrual financial reports to make better policy decisions, a seminar in Washington has heard.
7 Dec 18IPSASB’s social benefits standard has finally been approved after 16 years but this is just the start and it is likely to be reviewed after a few years of use, says the board’s Paul Mason.
30 Oct 18Nigerian states are lagging behind in the adoption of international accounting standards, the country’s accountant general has warned.
7 Sep 18Neema Kiure Mssusa, who is speaking at CIPFA’s conference later this month, discusses some of the highlights of her first eight months on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board....
10 Aug 18An international standard on accounting for social benefit liabilities, 15 years in the making, has finally been agreed on. Public finance consultant Manj Kalar explains why it has taken IPSASB so...
4 May 18Government and organisations around the world should do more to ensure accountants are trained to common international standards, an International Federation of Accountants report has said.
3 Apr 18Attendees at an IPSASB roundtable in Brussels questioned the addition of accounting for natural resources as a priority for the standard setter’s work from 2019 to 2023.
8 Feb 18The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board is asking for feedback on proposed updates to its requirements for lease accounting.
