Develop dependable accounting and audit practices that improve reporting quality, compliance and public accountability. This five-day ATI programme is designed for government accountants, auditors, controllers and finance managers. It uses practical exercises and African public-sector scenarios; specific dates and delivery arrangements should be confirmed with ATI before registration.
Duration: 5 days
Delivery: Online or Nairobi-based, subject to schedule confirmation
Level: Professional short course
Language: English
Fees and next intake: Confirm with ATI
Certificate: ATI course certificate, subject to completion requirements
Course overview
Develop dependable accounting and audit practices that improve reporting quality, compliance and public accountability. Participants leave with an action-oriented framework for improving workplace practice.
Who should attend
Government accountants, auditors, controllers and finance managers.
Learning outcomes
- Public-sector accounting principles
- Chart of accounts and transaction controls
- Financial statements and reporting cycles
- Audit planning and evidence
- Findings, follow-up and internal controls
Course modules
1. Public-sector accounting principles
Practical application: Apply the topic to an African public-institution scenario. Expected competence: Explain decisions, use relevant evidence and identify implementation risks.
2. Chart of accounts and transaction controls
Practical application: Apply the topic to an African public-institution scenario. Expected competence: Explain decisions, use relevant evidence and identify implementation risks.
3. Financial statements and reporting cycles
Practical application: Apply the topic to an African public-institution scenario. Expected competence: Explain decisions, use relevant evidence and identify implementation risks.
4. Audit planning and evidence
Practical application: Apply the topic to an African public-institution scenario. Expected competence: Explain decisions, use relevant evidence and identify implementation risks.
5. Findings, follow-up and internal controls
Practical application: Apply the topic to an African public-institution scenario. Expected competence: Explain decisions, use relevant evidence and identify implementation risks.
Training methodology and assessment
Facilitated explanations, guided exercises, discussion and applied case work. Assessment arrangements, if applicable, are confirmed in the course schedule.
Certification and external designations
This ATI course covers subject areas commonly associated with professional public-finance practice. It does not award or guarantee an external professional designation, examination eligibility or external accreditation.
Registration and institutional training
For dates, fees, group delivery or a customised Ministry and government programme, contact ATI through the contact page or registration page.
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