IPSAS stands for International Public Sector Accounting Standards. These are a set of accounting standards issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) for use by governments and other public sector entities around the world. IPSAS are designed to improve the quality, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting in the public sector.
Examples of IPSAS include standards on financial reporting, budgeting and financial management, cash flow statements, and accounting for assets and liabilities. Some specific examples of IPSAS include IPSAS 1 on presentation of financial statements, IPSAS 2 on cash flow statements, and IPSAS 17 on property, plant, and equipment. These standards help ensure that public sector entities provide accurate and reliable financial information to stakeholders, enabling better decision-making and accountability.
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IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards)
IPSAS are a set of accounting standards developed by the International Public Sector Accounting Board (IPSASB) to guide public sector entities in financial reporting.
Examples of IPSAS:
- IPSAS 1: Presentation of Financial Statements - IPSAS 2: Cash Flow Statements - IPSAS 7: Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements - IPSAS 11: Public Sector Combinations - IPSAS 12: Revenue - IPSAS 17: Property, Plant and Equipment - IPSAS 21: Impairment of Assets - IPSAS 23: Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets - IPSAS 24: Related Party Disclosures - IPSAS 25: Financial Instruments - IPSAS 27: Public Sector Entities - IPSAS 30: Economic Dependency - IPSAS 31: Expenditure - IPSAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting - IPSAS 40: Transfer of Assets from Government to Other Government Entities