Dr. Neema Kiure-Mssusa joined the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) in January 2018. In 2016 and 2017, she served as a member of IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group.

Dr. Neema has been the team leader in the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) implementation project for the Government of Tanzania since 2008. She has assisted the Tanzania Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Local Government Authorities and other Public Sector Entities on IPSAS implementation projects. Tanzania started complying with accrual based IPSAS during the year ended 30 June 2013. Thereafter, she has been working closely with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) and Accountant General’s Department to ensure that IPSAS updates are implemented effectively.

Dr. Neema is an Assurance Partner at Ernst & Young, Tanzania, where she serves several Tanzanian private and public sector entities. She was the Vice Chairperson of the NBAA from June 2018 to May 2021, and the current Chairperson of Tanzania Association of Women Accountants (TAWCA). She is also a member of the Interim Academic Advisory Committee (IAAC) of the African Professionalisation Initiative (API).

Her Technical Advisor is Williard Kalulu.

This project aims to:

• Obtain sufficient evidence through information gathering activities to evaluate whether current IESs are fit for purpose in prescribing learning outcomes that support the application of professional skepticism; and
• Implement standards development activities that are in the public interest and responsive to the needs of stakeholders.

Scope:

This project develops Implementation Guidance that aims to identify the skills and competences required by professional accountants when performing public sector accountancy roles.

Scope:

The project will initially focus on an in-depth analysis, including reviewing relevant academic research literature, engaging with relevant stakeholder organizations and coordinating with other standards setting boards especially the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board. Other activities under consideration include:

This project aims to:

• Obtain sufficient evidence through information gathering activities to evaluate whether current IESs are fit for purpose in the digital age; and
• Implement standards development activities that are in the public interest and responsive to the needs of stakeholders.

The IPSASB held its fourth and final meeting of the year from December 5-8, 2017 in Toronto. The IPSASB’s Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) met on December 4, 2017 and the CAG’s views informed the IPSASB’s discussions.

Nominating Committee encourages all stakeholders—including the public—to nominate diverse candidates with strong leadership skills to serve the public interest and contribute to the work of the independent standard-setting boards.

See the Call for Nominations for more information, including available positions and requirements. Nominate via the Nominations Database by February 15, 2018. 

Highlights from the IPSASB CAG's December 4, 2017 meeting in Toronto, Canada.

0:10 -- Welcome and introduction
0:39 -- Chair’s summary of the IPSASB CAG meeting
10:28 -- Closing remarks

Highlights from the IPSASB's December 5 - 8, 2017 meeting in Toronto, Canada.

• 00:10 – Welcome and introduction
• 00:56 – Chair’s meeting overview
• 02:35 – Strategy and work plan consultation
• 06:29 – Leases
• 08:21 – Public sector measurement
• 10:27 – Heritage
• 13:34 – Chair’s summary of the IPSASB’s year
• 16:18 – Closing remarks

The excitement is building and registration is now open for the world’s largest gathering of accountants: the World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) 2018 in Sydney, Australia, November 5-8, 2018.

Held in the new International Convention Centre on the world-famous Sydney harbor and co-hosted by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia, the 20^th WCOA promises to be the biggest and most exciting congress yet.

IFAC’s member organizations have always played an important role in telling millions of professional accountants about the importance of WCOA. For WCOA 2018, that role has never been easier.

From now until the congress starts in Sydney next November, our member organizations will have access to innovative, regularly-updated multi-media tools and content including: press releases, social media content, news updates, videos, and photos.

IFAC members will be able to access these materials after subscribing to the WCOA newsletter for regular updates. In the coming weeks, you will receive the newsletter and information on how to set up an account and password to start utilizing the WCOA Brandfolder.

The WCOA 2018 program will explore a range of key themes, including:

• protecting the public interest and building prosperity;
• addressing the leadership challenge;
• embracing disruptive technologies and innovation;
• enhancing ethics and integrity; and
• exploring sustainable solutions to business, social enterprises, and economies.

ACCA and one of Australia’s leading universities, RMIT, are WCOA 2018’s debut sponsors but there are many additional sponsorship opportunities available. 

This publication outlines what an agreed-upon procedures engagements is, identifies the benefits to clients of offering such services, and when such engagements are appropriate. It also covers examples of financial and non-financial information AUP engagements and six short case studies with example procedures that might be applied.