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Prerequisites for applying accrual accounting in the public sector

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  • Évelyne Lande

    (CEREGE [Poitiers, La Rochelle] - Centre de recherche en gestion [EA 1722] - UP - Université de Poitiers = University of Poitiers - ULR - La Rochelle Université)

  • Sébastien Rocher

    (CEREGE [Poitiers, La Rochelle] - Centre de recherche en gestion [EA 1722] - UP - Université de Poitiers = University of Poitiers - ULR - La Rochelle Université)

Abstract

Many countries are reforming their accounting systems and are using, or are planning to use, accrual based accounting. This article explains what needs to be considered to apply accrual accounting successfully in the public sector. The authors highlight the issues (for example taxation and intangible assets) that international accounting bodies need to address.

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  • Évelyne Lande & Sébastien Rocher, 2011. "Prerequisites for applying accrual accounting in the public sector," Post-Print hal-02480846, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-02480846
    DOI: 10.1080/09540962.2011.573241
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    1. Noel Hepworth, 2003. "Preconditions for Successful Implementation of Accrual Accounting in Central Government," Public Money & Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(1), pages 37-44, January.
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    3. Zubir Azhar & Ervina Alfan & Krishnen Kishan & Nurul Husna Assanah, 2022. "Accrual Accounting at Different Levels of the Public Sector: A Systematic Literature Review," Australian Accounting Review, CPA Australia, vol. 32(1), pages 36-62, March.
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    5. Raffer, Christian, 2020. "Accrual Accounting and the Local Government Budget - A Matching Evaluation," VfS Annual Conference 2020 (Virtual Conference): Gender Economics 224630, Verein für Socialpolitik / German Economic Association.

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