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  • 7 Marks

PSAF – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q2a – Valuation of Legacy Fixed Assets

Valuation and accounting treatment of legacy fixed assets in compliance with IPSAS.

The Ministry of Indigenous Enterprises has been charged to collect legacy fixed assets data and value them in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). The Fixed Assets Coordinating Unit (FACU) of the Ministry has collected for valuation the following data for your action:

The Ministry owns a four (4) storey Office Administration block. The average cost per floor is GH¢4,741,256.25. The building was constructed on a land size of 20 plots of land owned by the Ministry. Currently, a plot of land in that area costs GH¢2,500,000. The FACU has measured the sizes of the building as follows:

  • Length: 87.5 meters
  • Width: 42.65 meters
  • Reference Price per Square Meter: GH¢4,432

However, a professional body, the Institute of Architects and Engineers, has given the reference price for the cost of such an office building at an estimated price of GH¢87,965,025. The building has not seen any further facelift ever since. However, a fence wall with a gate to enforce security and secure the land has just been completed in the current year at a cost of GH¢8,970,000 with a lifespan of 50 years.

The year of construction of the office building could not be determined, yet an old watchman who had been there for ages remembers that the building was constructed some 42 years ago, a time when his seventh child was born. It is the decision of the Government of Ghana on the adoption of IPSAS not to take advantage of the three-year exemption period but to account for legacy fixed assets by taking 60% of the reference cost of the legacy assets as the deemed cost, with a reduced lifespan of 30 years.

Required:

i) Calculate the cost of the land and buildings with structures to be brought into the books on the adoption of IPSAS and determine the depreciation chargeable in the first year in respect of these assets.                                                                                              ii) Show the extract of Statement of Financial Position of the Ministry of Indigenous
Enterprises as at that date

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PSAF – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q1b – Statement of Financial Position for Paja Teaching Hospital

Prepare a Statement of Financial Position for Paja Teaching Hospital as at 31 December 2023 in compliance with IPSAS and government regulations.

Prepare a Statement of Financial Position of Paja Teaching Hospital as at 31 December 2023 in compliance with IPSAS, the PFM Act, and the Chart of Accounts of the Government of Ghana.

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PSAF – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q1a – Financial Statements Preparation

Prepare the Statement of Financial Performance for Paja Teaching Hospital following IPSAS guidelines.

Below is a Trial Balance of Paja Teaching Hospital (PTH) under the Ministry of Health for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Debit (GH¢000) Credit (GH¢000)
Cash and Bank – GoG 3,400
Cash and Bank – IGF 72,200
Cash and Bank – Donor Funds 210,400
Undeposited Cash – IGF 4,000
Petty Cash 100
Investments 2,000
Debtors 661,400
Other Receivables 17,700
Withholding Tax
Trust Funds
Trade Payables
GoG Subsidy – Employee Compensation
GoG Subsidy – Goods & Services
Development Partners Programmes Receipt
Other Non-Operating Income
Medicines & Pharmaceuticals 433,900
Surgical 50,800
Medical 111,400
Investigation 140,900
OPD 238,400
Obstetrics and Gynaecology 135,300
Dental 8,300
Pediatrics 40,300
Ear, Nose & Throat 5,300
Eye Care 7,300
Mortuary 30,000
Ambulance Fees 300
Ophthalmology 3,000
Physiotherapy 3,300
Examination Fees 200
Dialysis 400
Feeding 30,400
Employee Compensation – GoG 3,912,500
Goods & Services – GoG 20,800
Employee Compensation – IGF 148,000
Goods & Services – IGF 978,500
Capital Expenditure – IGF 27,500
Goods & Services – Partners Fund 472,400
Accumulated Fund
Total 6,530,900

Additional Information:

  1. The hospital previously used modified accrual accounting but switched to IPSAS accrual basis in 2023.
  2. The hospital revalued legacy assets as follows:
    • Motor Vehicles: GH¢50,250,000
    • Buildings: GH¢120,540,000
    • Medical Equipment & Other Equipment: GH¢31,500,000
    • Land: GH¢15,000,000
  3. Gavi supported the hospital with GH¢200,000,000 in 2023, but 20% was allocated for Q1 of 2024. The Global Fund committed GH¢250,000,000, but only GH¢200,000,000 was received.
  4. NHIA rejected 10% of the hospital’s total claims of GH¢100,300,000.
  5. Parliament approved a write-off of GH¢20,225,000 for unpaid hospital services.
  6. The capital expenditure consists of:
    • Medical Equipment: GH¢19,236,000
    • Furniture & Fittings: GH¢8,264,000
  7. Depreciation Policy (Straight-Line Basis):
    • Building: 5%
    • Motor Vehicle: 20%
    • Medical Equipment: 10%
    • Furniture & Fitting: 25%
  8. Year-end inventory values:
Inventory Type Cost (GH¢000) Replacement Cost (GH¢000) Net Realisable Value (GH¢000)
Medicines (for resale) 146,800 176,100 132,100
Medical Consumables (For use on clients) 29,400 33,800 30,800
Office Consumables 19,600 29,400 18,600

Required:

In compliance with IPSAS, the PFM Act, and the Government of Ghana Chart of Accounts, prepare:
a) A Statement of Financial Performance for Paja Teaching Hospital for the year ended 31 December 2023.

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  • 10 Marks

PSAF – May 2021 – L2 – Q2b – International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Explain differences between accrual and cash accounting, justify IPSAS adoption, and describe commitment accounting benefits.

You have received an official memo from your Permanent Secretary, which reads:

Director of Account and Finance: Hope you are doing well. We have just closed from a workshop organised by the Ministry of Finance on public finance management not long ago, and the discussion was all about the adoption of IPSAS accrual accounting in the public sector. It was emphasised that migration from IPSAS Cash Basis to IPSAS Accrual Basis is necessary to improve financial reporting and transparency in the public sector. You know I have little knowledge in accounting, so I was completely lost in the discussions and I wished you had attended the workshop with me.

Another issue discussed was commitment accounting. We were made to understand that commitment accounting strengthens public finance management and therefore all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) must ensure that every expenditure is committed in accordance with the appropriation prior to spending.

Please could you help me with some information on these issues?

Required:
Explain to the Permanent Secretary:
i. THREE differences between accrual accounting and cash accounting. (3 Marks)
ii. THREE justifications for adopting IPSAS accrual accounting in the public sector. (3 Marks)
iii. The term “commitment accounting” and illustrate THREE ways it could strengthen public financial management. (4 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

PSAF – May 2024 – L2 – SB – Q2 – International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Disclosures and interpretation of financial statements for public sector investments.

a. IPSAS 36 – Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures is a replacement of IPSAS 7 on Accounting for Investments in Associates.

You are required to:

Identify and briefly explain FOUR disclosures that should be made in the accounts on investments in associates. (8 Marks)

b. Interpretation of public sector financial statements is necessary in order to take decisive action in the public sector activities.

You are required to:

Identify and briefly explain THREE ways through which comparison of figures in respect of two or more years can be derived. (12 Marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2b – International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

This question discusses the benefits of adopting IPSAS in public sector accounting, focusing on transparency, accountability, and credibility improvements.

Enumerate any FOUR benefits in the adoption of Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

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  • 12 Marks

PSAF – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2a – International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

This question outlines the benefits of migrating from IPSAS-CASH to IPSAS-ACCRUAL basis for public sector accounting.

In an effort to promote accountability and transparency in governance, the
administration has adopted and implemented the International Public Sector
Accounting Standards (IPSAS) from January 2014. The governments (Federal, State,
Local) and other public institutions adopted IPSAS in the reporting and presentation
of financial statements to improve the quality and comparability of financial
information, and to be in conformity with other advanced nations of the world. IPSASCASH is already adopted in the budgeting, accounting and presentation of financial
statements, while IPSAS-ACCRUAL takes effect from January 2016.
You are required to:

Identify any SIX benefits of migration from IPSAS-CASH basis to IPSAS ACCRUAL basis.

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  • 40 Marks

PSAF – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q1 – Public Sector Financial Statements

Prepare financial statements and journal entries for Ogogo Local Government based on trial balance and transactions provided, and identify external controls and challenges.

Ogogo Local Government is one of the 26 Local Governments in Alimosho state of
Federal Republic of Wazobia. The Local Government has adopted Treasury Single
Accounting (Direct method) and prepares its accounts using IPSAS accrual basis.
There has been wide spread fraud since the retirement of the Treasurer of the
council about two years ago. However, there was no adequate information to
suggest that there was fraud or misappropriation of funds. The Chairman invited
you to his office as the new Treasurer and handed over some of the financial data
from treasury department to you as detailed below:
The trial balance for the year ended December 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

The following transactions took place in the Office of the Treasurer of the Local
Government for the year ended December 31, 2018.
i. Listed below are the revenue and expenditure items for the year ended December 31, 2018

(ii) Code 1 is used as prefix for revenue, 2 for recurrent expenditure and 4 for
capital expenditure
(iii) Preliminary investigations carried out revealed the following irregularities,
which occurred and were discovered within the year:
• Included in the payments for the expenses under primary health care department were various duplicated vouchers amounting to N7million;
• There were some falsifications in the bills for items bought for the provision of water under other charges. The total discrepancies amounted to N3million.
(iv) The following agreed revenue demand notices were sent to the indigenes of the Local Government during the year.

(v) Included in the payments under works and housing is the cost of motor
vehicles of N25 million while medical equipment costing N35 million was
included in primary health care department expenses.
(vi) Included in the payments under works and housing is the cost of land
including construction of access roads, certificate of occupancy etc, amounting
to N100 million. The land was acquired by the Local Government and sold to
local prospective land owners at a cost of N520,000 per plot. The land consists
of 200 standard plots for the construction of houses of their choice. Only 150
plots were fully subscribed and paid for during the year.
(vii) Included in the payments under finance department is the cost of office
stationery of N25 million while the value of office stationery based on stock
sheet as at December 31, 2018 was N6.5 million.

viii) Capital grant from the State Government was received on December 31, 2017
and utilised in 2018.
(ix) The capital expenditure paid during the year was for the acquisition of land for the new Local Government Health Centers.
(x) Some of the accounting policies for depreciation adopted by the Government include the following depreciation rates;

Note: All non-current assets were purchased at the beginning of the
year.
(xi) The following expenses were incurred but not settled as at end of the year.

You are required to prepare:
a. The journal entries to record the loss of fund (3 Marks)
b. The statements of financial performance for year ended December 31, 2018
(15 Marks)
c. The statement of financial position as at December, 31 2018 (17 Marks)
d. Identify FIVE external controls and FIVE problems of Local Government in
Nigeria (5 Marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q1 – International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Discuss IPSAS transition exemptions and prepare financial statements for Oranta State Government using IPSAS accrual.

IPSAS 33, gives a transition relief (exemption) of up to three years within which to develop models for transiting to IPSAS accrual. However, the government of Nigeria adopted accrual IPSAS on revenue from exchange transactions effective January 1, 2016.

Oranta State Government mandated the Accountant-General of the State to implement the IPSAS accrual in the preparation of their financial statements with effect from January 2018 which was complied with accordingly.

For the smooth implementation of IPSAS accrual, the State Executive Council approved the following:

(i) Asset valuation committee to be chaired by the Deputy Governor with the Commissioner of Finance, Commissioner of Budget and Planning, Chairman State Internal Revenue Service, Accountant-General of the State, and Head of Service as members while a Director in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government was appointed as the Secretary.
(ii) The Committee was mandated to value all the State assets and liabilities on or before the implementation of IPSAS accrual.
(iii) The Committee was allowed to engage the services of competent valuers for the job.
(iv) The valuation of the assets and liabilities should be on a continuous basis and any value agreed and approved by the State Executive Council should be brought into the books in the year of valuation.
(v) All assets and liabilities incurred after implementation of IPSAS accrual should be recognized in the year they occurred.

The consolidated trial balance for the year ended December 31, 2017, based on IPSAS cash is as follows:

Extracted consolidated cashbook for the year 2018:

The following information is relevant:
(i) The employees‟ salaries and wages bill for the month of December 2018
amounting to N6.5billion was outstanding at the end of the year.
(ii) The following information was extracted from the unit in charge of
accounting for property, plant and equipment (PPE): 100 sets of HP
computers were received from Koko Computers Limited to assist the State
government to eradicate ghost workers from the payroll- the HP series
P1120, 2016 model. Based on this information, a call was made to three of
their computer suppliers to find out the current price of the HP P1120. Two of
the suppliers quoted N450,000 each, while one quoted N500,500 each.
Based on this information, the fair value of the computers, were taken as
N500,000 each.
(iii) The government during the year received an asset valuation report from the
Asset Valuation Committee that was set up to carry out the valuation of the
old assets and liabilities of the State.
(iv) The following values were recommended and approved by the State
Executive Council respectively:

(v) Pension and gratuity of N15 billion was outstanding at the end of the year
(vi) Some of the accounting policies adopted by the government for depreciation
include the following rates;

(vii) During the year, one of the contractors took the State to court for breach of
contract. The case was still in court as at the end of the year and from all
indications, judgment will eventually be in his favour. The legal adviser
estimated the judgment debt to be N50million.
(viii) Value of office consumables based on inventory sheet as at December 31,
2018 was N550million.
(ix) The following expenses were incurred but not settled as at end of the year.

(x) An extract from the foreign loan amortisation schedule indicates that a total
sum of N32billion comprising principal and interest of N2billion was due
and paid during the year. Also domestic loan of N13billion comprising
principal and interest of N1billion was paid during the year. The interest
payable on domestic and external loans at the end of the year amounted to
N3billion and N5 billion respectively.
(xi) The investment of 10% treasury bills for 360 days was due to mature on
January 1, 2018 and reinvested immediately for another term.
(xii) The revolving loan attracts interest of 4% per annum and it is paid along
with the principal.
Required:
a. In line with the provisions of IPSAS 33, explain how the following revenue
from exchange transactions should be recognised:
i. Aid and grants receivable as at December 31, 2015 (2 Marks)

ii. Debt forgiveness approved on or after January 1, 2016 (2 Marks)
iii. Personal income tax on or after January 1, 2016 (2 Marks)
b. Prepare in vertical form:
i. Statement of financial performance for the year December 31, 2018.
(17 Marks)
ii. Statement of financial position for the year December 31, 2018.
(17 Marks)
(Total 40 Marks)

 

 

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  • 20 Marks

PSAF – May 2018 – L2 – Q3 – International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Explains the term "agricultural activity," determination of fair value, and the accounting treatment for biological assets and agricultural produce.

IPSAS 27 deals with the accounting treatment and disclosures in relation to agricultural practice.

Required:

a. Explain the term “agricultural activity.” (5 Marks)

b. Explain how the fair value of a biological asset or agricultural produce is determined. (8 Marks)

c. Identify TWO ways in which an entity should recognize a biological asset or agricultural produce. (3 Marks)

d. Explain the accounting treatment of gains or losses arising from a biological asset or agricultural produce. (4 Marks)

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  • 4 Marks

PSAF – May 2017 – L2 – Q3b – General purpose financial reporting framework

This question identifies characteristics of Government Business Enterprises (GBEs) as defined by IPSAS 1 for determining appropriate financial reporting standards.

Public sector entities are required to present financial reports in compliance with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). However, Government Business Enterprises (GBEs) are to present the financial reports using IFRS due to their peculiar characteristics that separate them from other public sector entities.

In determining whether an entity is a GBE for financial report purposes, one must examine their nature and characteristic rather than the legal form. In the entity you work for, there is controversy among top management about whether to use IPSAS or IFRS.

Required: Identify FOUR characteristics of GBEs in accordance with IPSAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements. (4 marks)

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  • 8 Marks

PSAF – May 2016 – L2 – Q4c – Public sector financing initiatives

This question explores the objectives and guiding principles of Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreements in Ghana.

i) State ONE objective of a public private partnership agreement?

ii) Explain THREE factors that the Government would consider before entering into a public private partnership agreement?

iii) Explain the following terms used as guiding principles in IPSAS 13 and 32 – Accounting for Public Private Partnership:

  • Service Concession Arrangement
  • Lease
  • Recognition of Revenue
  • Economic Life of an Asset

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PSAF- Nov 2019 – L2 – Q2a -Preparation and presentation of financial statements for covered entities

Prepare the Statement of Financial Performance and Statement of Financial Position for Bunsu Education College as of 31/12/2018.

a) The following Trial Balance relates to Bunsu Education College, a public tertiary educational institution in Ghana, as at 31/12/2018.

DR (GH¢’000) CR (GH¢’000)
Fees Income 4,575,622
Establish Post 5,312,430
Allowance 856,670
Consultancy Fees 655,600
Legal Cost 25,059
 1,540,000
Consultancy Cost 565,500
Non-Establish Post 1,253,600
Seminars cost 500,000
Sponsorship 8,100 9,066,828
Receivables 468,050
Payables 182,840
20% loan 8,600
Books and Research Allowance 150,765
Plant and Machinery 3,000,000 250,000
Motor Vehicle 2,505,000 352,000
Building 12,300,000 756,000
Software 995,500 150,000
Other Incomes 211,430
Project Work Supervisory Allowance 48,500
Cash and Bank 294,233
Training and Workshop cost 104,000
Bad debt provision (student fees) 4,940
Work In Progress 8,251,735
Other Expenses 71,000
Withholding Tax 90,500
Accumulated Fund 11,205,270
Utilities Bills 560,053
Proceeds from Sale of Admission Forms 9,196,270
Superannuation 278,500
End of Service Benefits 298,040
Stationery Stock 399,165
38,245,900 38,245,900

Additional Information: i) The college has adopted the accrual basis International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) as the basis for the preparation of its financial statements. ii) Stationery stock as at 31/12/2018 was GH¢200,500,000 but had a Net Realisable Value of GH¢155,254,000. iii) Social benefits of GH¢1,720,000 yet to be paid during the year were included in the Work In Progress value. Consultancy cost amounting to GH¢234,500,000 was incurred but not yet paid. iv) Books and Research Allowance was received from Government during the period amounting to GH¢337,530,000 for disbursement to qualified Lecturers and Administrative staff. v) Provision is to be made for interest on loans. vi) 60% of the receivables represent an amount of students’ fees outstanding as at 31/12/2017. Provision for doubtful debt is estimated to be 5% of outstanding school fees. vii) The university uses a straight-line basis of depreciation for Capital Assets. Capital Assets and their useful lives are detailed out below:

Assets Useful Life
Plant and Machinery 8 years
Motor Vehicle 5 years
Building 50 years
Software 7 years

Required: i) Prepare a Statement of Financial Performance for Bunsu Educational College for the year ended 31/12/2018. (8 marks)

ii) Prepare a Statement of Financial Position as at 31/12/2018. (6 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q1c – International public sector accounting standards

Discuss the objective of measurement for asset recognition and suggest appropriate measurement bases for specific assets.

Measurement of assets for recognition in the financial statements is a critical consideration in financial reporting and has been problematic in the public sector given the nature of assets involved. A public sector organization is currently in transition from cash basis accounting to accrual basis accounting which requires measurement and recognition of all assets in the general-purpose financial reports. Of much concern to the entity is how to select the appropriate measurement basis for the assets of the entity listed below to ensure that the objectives of financial reporting are achieved:

  • Human resource software developed by the entity
  • Stock of books in the library
  • Vehicles donated to the entity

You have been consulted on the issues raised above to help the entity choose appropriate measurement for the recognition of the above-listed assets.

Required:
In line with the Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting by Public Sector Entities issued by International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB):

i) Discuss the objective for the measurement of assets in financial statements that should guide the choice of measurement bases for asset recognition. (4 marks)

ii) Suggest an appropriate measurement basis for each of the assets indicated above, and discuss how your selected measurement basis meets the objectives of measurement in each case. (6 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q1b – International public sector accounting standards

Formulate accounting policies for land, building, and inventory for public sector entities.

Formulate accounting policies on the following items relating to the financial statement of public sector entities:

i) Land and Building
ii) Inventories

(6 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q1a – General purpose financial reporting framework

Explain the importance and content of notes to the financial statements for a public sector entity.

An Accounting Trainee has been given an assignment to prepare a complete set of financial statements of a public sector entity from data set provided by the Director of Finance. The Trainee prepared the financial statements to the admiration of the Director, except that no notes to the financial statements were provided. The Director made him aware that the notes to the financial statements are an essential component of the financial statements whether applying the cash basis of accounting or accrual basis of accounting as it enhances the usefulness of the financial reports to users. The Trainee has been directed to you to educate him further on the relevance of notes to the financial statements.

Required:
Write out your explanatory notes to the Trainee, the usefulness of notes to the financial statements, and the information that should be included in the notes to the financial statements of a public sector entity. (4 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2017 – L2 – Q2a – Public Sector Fiscal Planning and Budgeting

Describe the challenges faced by public institutions classified as GBEs in preparing financial statements under obsolete financial laws.

A public sector institution has recently had its operations enhanced and modified such that they qualify as Government Business Enterprise (GBE) within the meaning of IPSAS 1. The management of the institution, in preparing their financial report for 2015, realized that the existing financial laws and regulations do not support their new status.

Required: Describe FOUR challenges Public Institutions (like the one in the preamble) face in the preparation of their financial statements when some financial laws and regulations needed to support reporting on their new status and operations have become obsolete. (4 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2017 – L2 – Q1b – General Purpose Financial Reporting Framework

Discuss the qualitative characteristics of financial statements that MMDAs fall short of according to IPSAS 1.

The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has bemoaned the state of financial reporting in the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). According to the Chairman, the financial statements fall short of confirmatory and predictive value. In fact, the financial statements are characterized by errors, omissions, and misstatements, and as if this is not enough, the final reports are approved at a later year. The citizens also complain seriously about their inability to appreciate the information reported, robbing them of their right to assess the accountability of the government.

Required:
Explain FOUR qualitative characteristics that the final reports of MMDAs fall short of in accordance with IPSAS 1: Presentation of Financial Statements. (4 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2017 – L2 – Q1a – International Public Sector Accounting Standards

Explain the challenges faced during the transition to accrual basis accounting in the public sector.

With the adoption of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), public sector financial reports are to be prepared on an accrual basis in line with the financial laws of Ghana.

Required: Explain FOUR transitional challenges that are likely to be encountered when migrating from the current system of reporting to the accrual basis. (6 marks)

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PSAF – Mar 2023 – L2 – Q2a – Preparation and presentation of financial statements for local government

Preparation of a Statement of Financial Performance for Nsuta-Appiah Krom Municipal Assembly for the year ended 31 December 2021.

The following Trial Balance is the financial details of Nsuta-Appiah Krom Municipal Assembly for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Additional Information:

  1. It is the policy of the Assembly to adopt Accrual Basis in preparing its Financial Statements in compliance with Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), Public Financial Management Regulation 2019 L.I 2378 and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and Local Governance Act 2016, (Act 936).
  2. Office consumables in respect of stationery and other items bought for GH¢1,800,000 remained unused during the year. The current replacement cost of the inventories is GH¢1,550,000. Meanwhile, the net realizable value of the inventories is estimated at GH¢1,400,000. No market exists for unused office consumables and other items.
  3. Property Rates received in respect of the 2022 financial year amounted to GH¢2,050,000.
  4. Salaries outstanding during the year amounted to GH¢750,000, and other expenses amounting to GH¢1,105,000 paid in respect of the 2022 financial year.
  5. Consumption of fixed assets is charged on a straight-line basis for the year as follows:
    • Motor vehicles: 10 years
    • Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings: 5 years
    • Building and Structures: 50 years
  6. Included in the Work in Progress is an amount of GH¢2,000,000 relating to a Building that was completed, commissioned, and put to use on 5 July 2021, after an additional amount of GH¢800,000 was spent to complete the pavement aspect of the building. This expenditure has not yet been paid.
  7. Interest on Loans to staff is at the rate of 15% per annum and interest on long-term Loans is at the rate of 10% per annum.

Required:

a) Prepare a Statement of Financial Performance for Nsuta-Appiah Krom Municipal Assembly for the year ended 31 December 2021.
(9 marks)

b) Prepare a Statement of Financial Position for Nsuta-Appiah Krom Municipal Assembly as at 31 December 2021.
(9 marks)

c) State TWO (2) Accounting Policies adopted and applied in preparing the financial statements.
(2 marks)

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