The revolution in government accounting

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Government accounting in Australia is reforming to reflect accrual-based and whole-government reporting, in light of increasing globalization. The objectives of the reform are to foster a performance culture and to increase responsiveness to government needs. The reforms touch on public service, financial, and workplace relations. Other tools being introduced include market-based and financial tools and streamlining principles-based financial legislation .

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New software: making it work

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The City of Port Phillip in Australia modernized its accounting system with financial management information system software. The system contains general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, project costing and fixed assets. It runs on a an HP 9000 with a Unix platofrm and Oracle version 3.1. The City contracted with Computron Software to fulfill all its hardware and software needs.

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Watchdogs inc

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Various FCPA auditor generals for Australia present their views on how do they see themselves in the age of global unrest. Pat Barrett believes in the independence of the commonwealth auditor-general, Des Pearson calls for public accountability, and Arthur McHugh thinks recruitment, retention and motivation of staff is a crucial managerial issue.

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