Parliament Accountability Committees 2

Training Module 2 of 3

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Course Overview

The three course modules serve as preparation for leadership and effective participation in government financial oversight. The three modules are as follows:
1. Parliamentary Management, Leadership and governance
2. Parliamentary Finance, Accountability, Audit and reporting
3. Parliamentary procedures according to the specific country Mandates

Prerequisites
Parliamentary Training Module 1

 

Key Topics Covered

Module focus is on financial principles and prepares the non-financial participant for specific activities required for general financial planning, auditing, oversight and accountability. Topics to be covered include:

  • Introduction to financial management

  • Introduction to the budgeting process

  • Financial management systems

  • Chart of accounts

  • Allocations

  • Interpretation of financial statements

  • Various bases of accounting

  • Accounting and bookkeeping in the public service

  • Examination of audit findings

  • Accounting standards

  • Introduction to IFRS

  • IPSASB

  • IFRS vs US GAAP

  • Finance terms

  • Standard financial statements

  • Balance sheet and income statement

  • Cash flow statement

  • Changes in equity

  • More on financial statements

  • Commitment to financial standards

  • Stakeholder roles

  • Parliament

  • Parliamentary rules and procedures

  • Accountability committee roles

  • Treasury role

  • Accountant General

  • Auditor General

  • Internal Auditor General

  • Accounting officers

  • Dealing with losses

  • Actions upon discovering losses

  • Establishing a board of enquiry

  • Action by minister re losses

  • Authorising expenditure

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for leaders and professionals driving Parliament Accountability Committees

Current parliamentarians (and their technical staff) charged with financial accountability and oversight and who have been exposed to the generic concepts of leadership and management in Module 1.

Physical Training

In-person intensive sessions at premium venues

  • Face-to-face interaction

  • Networking opportunities

  • Hands-on workshops

  • Group activities

Virtual Training

Live online sessions with interactive elements

  • Global accessibility

  • Digital collaboration tools

  • Recorded sessions

  • Flexible scheduling

Hybrid Training

Best of both worlds - physical and virtual combined

  • Maximum flexibility

  • Blended learning approach

  • Multiple touchpoints

  • Personalized experience