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A Practical Guide to Using Financial Instruments to Manage Risk in the Public Sector

CD-ROM

Available now to order - publication date October 2013.
The aim of this simple, informal guide is to give public sector organisations practical information on using financial instruments to manage risk. It describes the legal position and gives examples. It covers all public sector organisations, with specific emphasis on local authorities.

A Practical Guide to Using Financial Instruments to Manage Risk in the Public Sector

Book

Available now to order - publication date October 2013.
The aim of this simple, informal guide is to give public sector organisations practical information on using financial instruments to manage risk. It describes the legal position and gives examples. It covers all public sector organisations, with specific emphasis on local authorities.

Financial Statements: A Good Practice Guide for Local Authorities

CD-ROM

Available now to order - publication date October 2013.
Local authority financial statements are complex, and readers can find it difficult to identify the information they need. So what can you do to help your readers navigate their way to that crucial piece of information? How can you present the financial statements in a way that helps the public understand what is being shown? While there are no simple answers, this publication will help you to get to grips with the issues, and identify improvements in the way you produce your accounts.

Financial Statements: A Good Practice Guide for Local Authorities

Book

Available now to order - publication date October 2013.
Local authority financial statements are complex, and readers can find it difficult to identify the information they need. So what can you do to help your readers navigate their way to that crucial piece of information? How can you present the financial statements in a way that helps the public understand what is being shown? While there are no simple answers, this publication will help you to get to grips with the issues, and identify improvements in the way you produce your accounts.

Accounting and Auditing Standards: A Public Services Perspective (2013 Edition)

Book

Available now to order - publication date September 2013.
This revised edition provides an overview of standard setting as it affects public services in the UK, explaining the process by which standards are interpreted or adapted for the different public service sectors, and the key differences from private sector practice.