New development: Public sector accounting education for users—embedding eLearning and technology in teaching

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sandra Cohen ◽  
Sotirios Karatzimas
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
New Development ◽  
Public Sector Accounting

Status of public sector accounting education

1983 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Egenolf ◽  
G.W.K. Willis
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Public Sector Accounting

Time to rethink public sector accounting education? A practitioner’s perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 505-509
Author(s):  
Jens Heiling
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Programme ◽  
Public Sector Accounting ◽  
Full Study ◽  
Change Projects ◽  
Master Level

PurposePublic sector accounting (PSA) education has recently become the focus of scholars and practitioners alike. The article aims to reflect on PSA education from a practitioner’s perspective. Based on the author's experiences with accounting change projects in the public sector and teaching PSA education at different higher education institutions (HEIs) and levels, possible implications are derived for PSA education.Design/methodology/approachThe article represents a viewpoint by a practitioner. Examples of selected practical PSA issues are used to derive implications for PSA education.FindingsThe author suggests that it is likely time to rethink the design of PSA education in higher education. The growing complexities of PSA as well as its interdisciplinarity make it necessary that a full study programme at master level is needed to cover the requirements in practice and prepare graduates for the challenges lying ahead.Practical implicationsThe author finds that there is a possible gap in PSA education. Study programmes on PSA/PFM at master level are needed to cover the requirements in practice and prepare graduates for the challenges lying ahead.Originality/valueThe author contributes to the growing body of literature on PSA education by offering a practitioner’s perspective on the issue.

scholarly journals STANDARISASI KOMPETENSI AHLI AKUNTANSI SEKTOR PUBLIK

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-121
Author(s):  
Sopian Sopian
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
Base Approach ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Public Sector Accounting ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Professional Fields

The developments of technology have influenced many professional fields of work including individuals who have public sector accounting education backgrounds. With a qualitative research methodology, the results of the study concluded that standardization of competencies are required by regulations. Two level of competences are medium level (Diploma III) and Bachelor / Applied Bachelor degrees. Qualifications for a 3 year-Diploma are able to master and implement the expertise of the public sector accounting standards with the rules base approach and expertise in using SAKTI Application. Qualifications for the Bachelor / Applied level, an inherent prerequisite is the ability to operate the SAKTI application, and able to implement the expertise of the public sector accounting standards with the principles base approach.

scholarly journals Public sector accounting education and training as supportive mechanisms of the ongoing accrual-based accounting reforms

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Hanane Jafi ◽  
Said Youssef
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Public Financial Management ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
Public Sector Accounting ◽  
And Training

This article explores the major challenges surrounding the ongoing wave of public sector accrual accounting reforms. In particular, this paper sheds light on the importance of training and skill development as essential components of capacity-building and discusses the crucial role educational institutions play in laying the basis of a sound Public Sector Accounting (PSA) body of knowledge. The article also provides recommendations based on studies and reports conducted by international organizations, standards-setting bodies, and accountancy profession institutions as well as capitalizing on the experience of leading countries in the public financial management field

scholarly journals Public sector accounting in the education syllabi of leading chartered accountant professional bodies: A comparative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mohammadali-Haji ◽  
Zafeer Nagdee
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
International Federation ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
International Trends ◽  
Form Part ◽  
Public Sector Accounting ◽  
Education Requirements ◽  
Area Of Concern

Public sector accounting has emerged as an area of concern within the sphere of professional accounting education. The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) allows its member bodies to apply discretion in the application of public sector accounting education requirements. This study explored the nature and extent to which public sector accounting features in the education syllabi of the leading chartered accountant professional bodies that form part of the IFAC contingent. By following an explorative approach, the study identified international trends within the ambit of public sector accounting education and provides guidance for other professional bodies in assessing the nature and extent of their public sector accounting education requirements

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