Scope for improvement: financial management in the WA public sector

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A survey of state and regional financial managers in Western Australia identified areas for improvement in accounting techniques. The survey covered budget processes, asset management, cash flow management, costing and allocations, reporting, and project evaluation. Fifty-seven percent of the respondents did not employ formal project evaluation methods. The survey also showed some variation in overhead allocation. Another area which could be updated is the use of alternative service delivery methods.

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Financial reform filters through

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CPA Australia's national public sector convention, held in Queensland, focused on financial management reform success in the public sector. All tiers of government in Australia now use accrual financial management, which gives CPAs an opportunity to show their professional skills and training in this area.

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Recovering debts: changing the picture

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Tighter profit margins are forcing Australian businesses to pay closer attention to debt management. A bad debt can inhibit the cash flow of a company preventing reinvestment of cash in business operations. Better client relationships can result from good debt management.

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