Submissions will help the IPSASB ensure standards are effective and improve their ease of use
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board® (IPSASB®) launched a webpage for users of IPSAS Standards to submit technical and application issues related to their use. Feedback submitted through its new online form will be directed to the newly formed IPSASB Application Group (IAG).
Users are encouraged to submit issues they’ve encountered when applying the standards, including specific transactions or interpretations that are unclear or challenging. Submitting issues via the new portal will help ensure IPSAS continue to reflect evolving practice and remain practical and understandable for everyone.
The IAG was established in 2025 as part of the IPSASB’s 2024-2028 Strategy to maintain the suite of IPSAS Standards and help improve their applicability by keeping them relevant and effective as user needs evolve. The IAG will:
- Consider application questions or issues submitted by stakeholders; and
- Identify areas where additional guidance or changes to existing guidance may facilitate their use.
The IAG will analyze issues that users of IPSAS Standards encounter. If they find public sector-specific matters that are widespread and could have a material impact on financial reporting, the IAG will make recommendations to the IPSASB on potential clarifications or changes to existing IPSAS Standards.
“The launch of the IPSASB Application Group marks an important step in enhancing the relevance and usability of IPSAS Standards,” said IPSASB Chair Ian Carruthers. “By inviting stakeholders to share their application issues, we are strengthening our support for high-quality financial reporting that addresses the needs of users across the public sector globally.”
How to Submit Issues
Submit a formal issue regarding a specific transaction or event for the IAG’s consideration online.
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®), IPSASB Sustainability Reporting Standards™ (IPSASB SRS™) and other high-quality financial reporting guidance for use by governments and other public sector entities. It also raises awareness of IPSAS and IPSASB SRS and promotes the adoption and implementation of these to enhance the quality and consistency of practice throughout the world and strengthen the transparency and accountability of public sector finances and sustainable development. The Board receives support from the Asian Development Bank, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, the New Zealand External Reporting Board, the government of Canada, and The World Bank. 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.