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Public Sector Accounting and Budgeting

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Public Sector Accounting and Budgeting

Mastering Financial Planning and Management in the Public Sector

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
09 - 13 Feb 2026 London $ 5,950
02 - 06 Mar 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
27 Apr - 01 May 2026 London $ 5,950
20 - 24 Jul 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
07 - 11 Sep 2026 London $ 5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 London $ 5,950
22 - 26 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 5,950

Course Summary

This leading edge GLOMACS Public Sector Accounting and Budgeting training course is designed to provide a comprehensive briefing on the fundamental principles and key functions in the continuously developing sphere of public sector finance. Non-financial public sector employees and managers are regularly required to both provide input to the budget process and respond to information presented in departmental financial reports.

This GLOMACS training course will provide a useful practical introduction for the non-financial manager as well as an invaluable refresher and update for finance professional working in the public sector. This training also incorporates a vital update on International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) standards as well as recent developments in the field of New Public Management, specifically focusing on the reasons for and approaches to New Public Financial Management.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

  • The context for public sector financial decision-making
  • The distinctive characteristics of public sector financial statements
  • Analysing and interpreting public sector financial reports
  • The objectives and methodology of public sector budgeting
  • Capital investment appraisal and outsourcing decisions
  • Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and Private Finance Initiatives (PFI)
  • Public sector management reforms
Course Outline
Day 1

Fundamentals of Public Sector Finance

  • Basic Principles of Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policy
  • Types of Public Sector Financial Decision-making
  • Purpose of Public Sector Accounting and Budgeting
  • The Dimensions of New Public Management (NPM)

Financial Accounting Basics

  • Basic Concepts in Financial Accounting
  • Cash vs. Accruals Accounting
  • Qualitative Characteristics of Financial Statements

 

Day 2

Financial Reporting in the Public Sector

  • The IPSASB Compared to the IASB Framework
  • Distinctive Characteristics of Public Sector Financial Accounts
  • The Five Elements of Financial Statements
  • Reporting Standards Relevant to Public Sector Financial Reports
  • Assets and Liabilities: Principles for Recognition and Measurement
  • Nature and Classification of Public Sector Income and Expenses
  • Principles of Public Sector Financial Management
Day 3

Financial Analysis of Public Sector Accounts

  • Understanding and Analyzing Cost Behavior
  • The Cost-Volume-Profit Relationship
  • Why analyze financial statements?
  • The Financial Analyst’s Toolkit
  • Interpreting Financial Ratio Analysis of Public Sector Reports
  • Managing and Improving Spending Deficits
Day 4

Public Sector Budgeting

  • Setting Goals and Outcome Requirements
  • Financial and Non-financial Performance Measures
  • Objectives of Public Sector Budgets
  • Outcome Focused Budgeting in the Public Sector
  • Budget Layers
  • Techniques for Forecasting Income and Costs
  • Human Aspects and Dysfunctional Budgeting
  • Principles of Capital Budgeting
Day 5

Capital Investment Decision-making

  • Characteristics and Decision-making Process
  • Investment Appraisal Techniques
  • Principles of Discounted Cash-flow Analysis
  • Understanding Net Present Value (NPV)
  • Outsourcing Services: Objectives and Decision Criteria
  • PPI and PFI: Objectives and Decision Criteria

Public Sector Financial Management Reforms

  • Understanding Public Sector Management Reforms
  • The Need and Purpose of Financial Reforms
  • Key Issues for the Future of the Public Sector

 

Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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