IPSASB Publishes Final Pronouncement, Improvements to IPSAS, 2019

Today, the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has published Final Pronouncement, Improvements to IPSAS, 2019.

Improvements to IPSAS, 2019 was approved by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) in December 2019. Improvements to IPSAS, 2019 comprises of minor improvements to IPSAS in order to address issues raised by stakeholders.

About the IPSASB
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) works to strengthen public financial management globally through developing and maintaining accrual-based International Public Sector Accounting Standards® (IPSAS®) and other high-quality financial reporting guidance for use by governments and other public sector entities. It also raises awareness of IPSAS and the benefits of accrual adoption. The Board receives support from the Asian Development Bank, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, the New Zealand External Reporting Board, and the governments of Canada and New Zealand. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IPSASB are facilitated by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). For copyright, trademark, and permissions information, please go to permissions or contact permissions@ifac.org.

About the Public Interest Committee
The governance and standard-setting activities of the IPSASB are overseen by the Public Interest Committee (PIC), to ensure that they follow due process and reflect the public interest. The PIC is comprised of individuals with expertise in public sector or financial reporting, and professional engagement in organizations that have an interest in promoting high-quality and internationally comparable financial information.