- 3 Marks
PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1a – The context of public financial management
Identify primary users of GPFRs and their information needs in public sector financial reporting.
Question
a) According to the Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting (GPFR) for Public Sector Entities issued by IPSASB, GPFR of public sector entities are developed primarily to respond to the information needs of the primary users who do not possess the authority to require a public sector entity to disclose the information they need for accountability and decision-making purposes. It adds that the objectives of financial reporting are therefore determined by reference to the users of GPFRs, and their information needs.
Required:
i) In relation to the Conceptual Framework, which category of users is regarded as primary users of the GPFRs of public sector entities? (2 marks)
ii) When preparing financial reports for the Consolidated Fund of Government, identify THREE (3) primary users and their information needs you would endeavour to meet. (3 marks)
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- Tags: Conceptual Framework, GPFR, Information Needs, Primary Users, Public Sector
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: The context of public financial management
- Series: NOV 2018