Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards in Arabic

Connecting with IPSAS in Arabic International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) have been developed to enhance the quality, consistency and transparency of public sector financial reporting worldwide. Issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, IPSAS are accruals-based standards used for the preparation of general purpose financial statements by governments and other public sector entities around the world. They are increasingly being adopted across the Middle East with many ministries transitioning to IPSAS.

The Certificate in IPSAS in Arabic (Cert IPSAS in Arabic) has been specifically developed as a collaboration between ACCA and Deloitte for Arabic speaking finance professionals to help you meet the challenges of implementing IPSAS.

What is the ACCA Certificate in IPSAS? ACCA’s qualifications help build the finance capabilities organisations need to deliver effective financial management, transparency and accountability.

The ACCA Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (Cert IPSAS) is a cost-effective, online IPSAS course from ACCA. It has been specifically developed in conjunction with Deloitte to help meet the challenges of implementing IPSAS.

Who is it for? All finance professionals working with IPSAS across the Middle East and Arabic speaking countries can benefit from Cert IPSAS in Arabic. If you already have a professional accountancy qualification, it can be a valuable source of continuing professional development (CPD) – offering an opportunity to top up existing competencies with specific technical knowledge and skills around IPSAS. And, if you do not hold a professional accountancy qualification, it offers the opportunity to gain formal recognition of your IPSAS knowledge and skills. It is recommended that an educational or vocational background in financial reporting is gained before starting on Cert IPSAS in Arabic.

What are the benefits? Given the pace of change and size of expenditure in the public sector, the Certificate in IPSAS in Arabic will equip you with the critical skills required to deal with the challenges ahead. Both you and your organisation will benefit from having IPSAS financial reporting expertise, as it is a necessary component for improving the accountability and transparency of public funds.

For those who work in the public sector in the Middle East, or want to work in the sector, the Certificate will help them build stronger and more relevant financial reporting skills. Organisations will benefit from having IPSAS financial reporting expertise, as it is a necessary component for improving the accountability and transparency of the public purse.

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What is involved? The Certificate in IPSAS in Arabic qualification: • Examines the fundamental requirements of

accruals-based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) on a standard-by-standard basis, for the benefit of preparers, auditors and users of financial statements.

• Provides guidance on how to use IPSAS in practice, with the aid of questions, cases and interactive exercises.

• Explains the difference between the cash basis IPSAS and accruals-based IPSAS.

• Provides an overview of how IPSAS are used around the world.

• Explains the workings of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) and how these are developing.

Full course details can be found at www.accaglobal.com/certipsas-arabic

The Certificate in IPSAS in Arabic is delivered online to allow flexible study to fit in with work and life demands. The assessment can be taken at any time, without the need to attend an examination centre.

Counting towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) For ACCA members or those with another professional accountancy qualification, it can be a valuable source of CPD – offering an opportunity to top-up existing competencies with specific technical knowledge and skills around IPSAS.

Fees The Certificate in IPSAS in Arabic is competitively priced and the course materials and assessment are sold together. Discounts are also available for employers, ACCA members and tuition providers.

Please visit www.accaglobal.com/certipsas-arabic for details of fees and discounts.

How do I register? Registering is easy. Apply online at any time to complete the Certificate in IPSAS in Arabic course and assessment by visiting www.accaglobal.com/certipsas-arabic and clicking on the ‘apply now’ tab.

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