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IPSAS and local government consolidated financial statements—proposal for a territorial consolidation method

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  • Alessandro Lombrano
  • Luca Zanin

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This paper presents a new consolidation method to improve local government accountability. After a brief review of consolidated financial statements in the public sector, the International Public Sector Accounting Standards approach to consolidation is described. The authors explain why this approach does not adequately consider the distinctive features of local governments. A case study is presented to illustrate the principles underlying the new method.

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  • Alessandro Lombrano & Luca Zanin, 2013. "IPSAS and local government consolidated financial statements—proposal for a territorial consolidation method," Public Money & Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 33(6), pages 429-436, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:pubmmg:v:33:y:2013:i:6:p:429-436
    DOI: 10.1080/09540962.2013.836004
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