Coming of age

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The international public sector accounting standards (IPSASs) provide a cost efficient means for countries that do not have standard setting arrangements in place proper financial reporting in the public sector. IPSASs provide the countries with a benchmark that can be used to achieve greater harmonization internationally.

Author: Mackintosh, Ian, Sutcliffe, Paul
Capital funds & cash flow, Accounting, Financial statements, Public sector, Accounting law

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Government agencies under scrutiny: new legislation in New South Wales will make the public sector annual reports more accountable

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The New South Wales Treasury is set to draft new legislation creating a three-tiered reporting structure for government agencies. There will be strict core disclosure conditions and best practice guidelines.

Author: Orkopoulos, Milton
Laws, regulations and rules, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, New South Wales

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Question time

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Queries on International Financial Reporting Standards and auditing are answered by the Certified Public Accountant standards team.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Financial Regulation & Reporting, Auditing, Financial disclosure, Questions and answers

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Subjects list: Australia, Accounting and auditing
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