Public Sector Reporting and Grants

Overview

"Public Sector Reporting and Grants" is a specialized course designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting requirements and grant management practices within the public sector.

Participants will learn how to navigate the financial reporting landscape in the public sector, including the preparation and presentation of financial statements by applicable accounting standards and regulations. The course covers topics such as fund accounting, government-wide financial reporting, and the role of auditing and oversight bodies in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial information.

Additionally, the course addresses grant management practices and procedures within the public sector. Participants will gain insights into the grant lifecycle, from grant proposal development and award administration to monitoring, compliance, and reporting. The course covers techniques for effective grant planning, budgeting, and monitoring to ensure the efficient and accountable use of grant funds.

This course will provide the knowledge and tools to understand the financial management of resources in the public sector. It also provides an understanding of the concepts and strategies relating to the effective management of public sector finances.

Overall, "Public Sector Reporting and Grants" equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of financial reporting and grants management within the public sector. By mastering these essential concepts and techniques, participants can contribute to strengthening financial management practices, enhancing accountability, and promoting good governance in public sector organizations.

Key Areas covered under the module are

• Public Sector Reporting and Grant Reporting
• Fixed Assets Management, Audit of Project
• Accounting for Grants and Projects