Public sector financial management
Not offered in 1995
Mr Ratnam Alagiah
6 points * 3 hours per week * First, second semester * Caulfield, Peninsula * Prerequisites: ACC2491
Objectives On completion of the subject students should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of financial management information systems and in public sector reporting; explain the budgetary systems and control mechanisms required for effective planning and reporting of public sector activities; understand the financial reporting requirements of the public sector.
Synopsis Evaluation of appropriateness and adequacy of public sector reporting systems; assess alternative systems, in particular the role and scope of accounting systems, in order to provide more timely and accurate information for performance measurement.
Assessment Assignment: 20% * Final examination: 80%