IPSAS: International Public Sector Accounting Standards (AF-042) Training Course

IPSAS: International Public Sector Accounting Standards

Governments and public bodies increasingly adopt accrual accounting based on International Public Sector Accounting Standards to improve transparency and accountability…

5 daysClassroom or online

15Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Governments and public bodies increasingly adopt accrual accounting based on International Public Sector Accounting Standards to improve transparency and accountability.

This LLMI course covers the public sector accounting environment, cash and accrual bases, key IPSAS standards for financial statements, revenue from exchange and non-exchange transactions, property, plant and equipment, liabilities and provisions, consolidation and transition to accrual IPSAS. Participants work through public sector examples.

Course Objectives

Explain IPSAS framework and accrual accounting

Prepare IPSAS financial statements

Account for exchange and non-exchange revenue

Account for property, plant and equipment

Recognise liabilities and provisions

Plan transition to accrual IPSAS

Target Audience

Public sector accountants

Government finance officials

Auditors of public entities

Finance staff in state-owned enterprises

International organisation staff

Consultants

Course Methodology

Standard explanations

Worked examples

Case studies

Group discussions

Reviews

Course outline

1Day 1: Public Sector Accounting

Cash and accrual bases
IPSAS framework
Users
Transition drivers
Exercise: Basis comparison

2Day 2: Financial Statements

Presentation
Cash flow statements
Budget information
Disclosures
Workshop: Statement preparation

3Day 3: Revenue

Exchange revenue
Non-exchange revenue
Taxes
Grants and transfers
Exercise: Revenue recognition

4Day 4: Assets and Liabilities

Property, plant and equipment
Infrastructure assets
Provisions
Employee benefits
Case study: Asset valuation

5Day 5: Consolidation and Transition

Controlled entities
Consolidation
Transition planning
Capacity building
Capstone: Transition plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the IPSAS: International Public Sector Accounting Standards course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next IPSAS: International Public Sector Accounting Standards course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Kuala Lumpur, London, Barcelona.

Can I take IPSAS: International Public Sector Accounting Standards online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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