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When was IPSAS implemented in Nigeria?

Jeremy Anderson

When was IPSAS implemented in Nigeria?

2010
In line with the trend in globalisation, Nigeria considered the IFAC expectation and a significant decision was made by the Nigerian government when the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) was adopted in 2010, as the latest initiative in public sector reforms in Nigeria.

How many IPSAS standards are there?

42 standards
There are 42 standards on the accrual basis of accounting and one standard on the cash basis of accounting (source: IPSAS Handbook published March 2011).

What is public sector accounting in Nigeria?

WHAT IS PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING IN NIGERIA. Public sector accounting is concerned with recording financial transactions of the government, analyzing the transactions, classifying, summarizing, reporting and interpreting the financial information’s of the government to the various stakeholders.

What are the objectives of international public sector accounting standards?

The objective of the IPSASB is to serve the public interest by setting high-quality public sector accounting standards and by facilitating the adoption and implementation of these, thereby enhancing the quality and consistency of practice throughout the world and strengthening the transparency and accountability of …

What are the challenges of implementing IPSAS in Nigeria?

Notable amongst the challenges that impede the implementation of IPSAS in Nigeria, identified by the researchers include; financial constraints, capacity or level of expertise required to implement IPSAS, lack of necessary/formidable legal and institutional frame work, poor infrastructure for smooth and seamless …

What are the benefits of IPSAS?

Benefits of adoption include:

  • Greater accountability and transparency.
  • Better decision-making.
  • Improved efficiency.
  • Data consistency and application.
  • Sound financial management.
  • Professionalisation and access to talent.
  • Broader economic and social advantages.
  • Government stability.

What are the regulatory framework of public sector accounting?

These public sector accounting regulatory frameworks include the following; The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Financial (Control and Management) Act of 1958, Audit Act of 1956 and Financial regulations.

What are the basis of public sector accounting?

MEANING OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING BASIS it refers to the timing of recognition of revenues, expenditures and transfers and the related assets and liabilities in the accounts and reported in the financial statements.

What is the IPSASB and reasons it was established?

The IPSASB is an independent standard-setting board that develops high-quality International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs), guidance, and resources for use by public sector entities around the world for general purpose financial reporting.