Government Accounting

This skills programme is designed for the public sector and is aimed at:

• Individuals who are or will be responsible for performing accounting functions and tasks in organisations

• Public officials who are seeking to develop a career pathway towards becoming an accomplished public finance management and administration specialist; and

• Department and organisation managers.

The benefits of this skills programme include:

• Ability to apply public sector accounting principles and procedures;

• Thorough knowledge of legislation, regulations and prescripts

• Thorough knowledge of financial transactions posted with the aid of a computerised accounting system

• Detailed knowledge of the function and purpose of asset and liability (suspense) items

• Enhanced knowledge of financial system functions

• Enhanced appreciation of the impact a learner’s performance may have on the functions and responsibilities of other persons in an organisation; and

• Acompetent and motivated workforce.