Accrual Accounting in the Public Sector

Abstract: This 9 page paper examines the use and potential use of accrual accounting for governments and the public sector. The writer considers the take up of accrual counting by non commercial organizations, the way it compares with cash accounting, how the accounting approach is seen internationally and looks at examples of governments adopting accrual accounting. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

Filename: TEAcrpublic.rtf

Pages: 9

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Catagory: Money & Banking / Corporate Finance

Subcatagory: Accounting & Personal Finance

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