Accounting Policy Framework
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Treasury provides guidance to agencies to assist with the preparation of financial reports and other financial management matters.
Financial reporting policies and guidelines
- Financial Reporting Requirements (updated April 2008)
- Non-current Asset Policies for the Queensland Public Sector
- Preparation and Submission of Comparisons Between Budget and Actual Financial Results
- Interim policy decisions and guidance regarding Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Treasury Submission to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry into Government Financial Reporting
- Guidance Paper on Reporting and Accounting Requirements for Statutory Bodies and Employing Offices (issued April 2008)
- Statutory bodies granted a transitional period for reduced financial reporting timeframes
- Cost Effective Internal Control Guidelines: Underpinning Agency Performance
- Request for Comment on Revised Cost Effective Internal Control Guidelines
Legislation reviews and amendments
- Review of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 and subordinate legislation
- Financial Administration and Audit Amendment Act 2006 (passed by Parliament 7 June 2006)
Professional development
- On-line registration facility for workshops, policy development and consultation
- Financial Management Information Sessions (FMIS)
Chart of accounts
- SAP whole-of-Government Chart of Accounts and Asset Register
- Chart of Accounts for Nonprofit Organisations
Frequently asked questions
- Frequently asked questions for Financial Reporting Requirements - last updated 8 February 2006
Related links
- Australian Accounting Standards Board
- Financial Administration and Audit Act
- Financial Management Standard
- Queensland Audit Office
- CPA Australia
- ICAA (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia)
- National Institute of Accountants
- Whole-of-Government information sessions
Last reviewed 29 July 2008
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