PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING

About this Course

This course is designed to introduce the students with the concepts of accounting and financial management in the public sector. It also aims to expose the students with the current practices of public sector accounting, together with the underlying legal provision, rules and procedures.

Course Learning Outcomes

2) Evaluate issues related to budgeting system, financial accounting system, financial reporting, audit and accountability in relation to public sector organisations in Malaysia.
3) Explain current issues related to public sector accounting in Malaysia
1) Demonstrate vote accounting in accordance with applicable Approved Accounting Standard in relation to public sector organisations in Malaysia.

Course Syllabus

+ Course Syllabus

1) Introduction to Public Sector
2) Financial Provisions and Legal Requirements
3) Budgeting in Public Sector
4) Accounting System and Practices - Government Accounting Machinery
5) Accounting System and Practices - Fund Accounting
6) Financial Reporting
7) Audit and Accountability in Public Sector

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 : Who should enrol the course?
A1 : Any persons who love to learn accounting practices in public sector organisation

Q2 : How to complete the course?
A2 : Fulfill all continuous assessment and final assessment/examination

Q3 : What are the most difficult topics in the course?
A3 : Depends on the student because different students have different ability.

Q4 : Is the course requires knowledge of other disciplines?
A4 : This course integrate knowledge from various disciplines including budgeting, auditing, legal requirements and accounting practices