Chapter 1 Flashcards
It is promulgated by the COA under the authority conferred to it by the Philippine Constitution.
Government Accounting Manual for National Government Agencies (GAM for NGAs)
It was promulgated to primarily to harmonize the government accounting standards with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). The IPSASs are based on the IFRS.
Government Accounting Manual for National Government Agencies (GAM for NGAs)
What are the objectives of the GAM for NGAS? (3)
To update the following:
* *Standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures in accounting for government funds and property;
* *Coding structure and accounts; and
* Accounting books, registries, records, forms, reports, and financial statements.
It encompasses the processes of analyzing, recording, classifying, summarizing, and communicating all transactions involving the receipt and disposition of government funds and property, and interpreting the results thereof. (PD 1445, Sec. 109)
Government Accounting
What are the objectives of government accounting? (4)
- To produce information concerning past operations and present conditions;
- To provide a basis for guidance for future operations;
- To provide for control of the acts of public bodies and offices in the receipt, disposition and utilization of funds and property; and
- To report on the financial position and the results of operations of government agencies for the information and guidance of all persons concerned.
It assists COA in the formulation and implementation of PPSAS applicable to NGAs, LGUs and GOCCs not considered as GBEs.
-created in 2008 under COA Resolution No. 2008-12 dated October 10, 2008
Public Sector Accounting Standards Board
What are the processes and other considerations in developing the Philippine Public Sector Accounting Standards (PPSAS)? (9)
- Applicability of IPSAS
- Exposure Draft of PPSAS
- Fundamental Issues
- Statutory Authority
- Disclosure Requirements
- PPSAS Numbering
- Financial Reporting issues not dealt with IPSAS
- Submission of draft to PSASB for consideration of the COA
- Focus Group Discussions
It emanates from the Constitution, laws, policies, rules and regulations. It is mandated by the Constitution of the Philippines to keep general accounts of the government, promulgation of accounting rules, and the submission of reports covering the financial condition and operation of the government.
Accounting responsibility
What are the offices charged with government accounting responsibility? (4)
- Commission on Audit (COA)
- Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
- Bureau of Treasury (BTr)
- National Government Agencies (NGAs)
What are the responsibilities of COA? (4)
- Promulgate accounting and auditing rules
- Keep the general accounts
- Submit financial reports (not later than the last day of Sept. each year – Section 41, PD 1445)
- Under joint circular no. 2013-1 (UACS) – It is responsible for the consistency of account classification and coding STRUCTURES
What is the authority of COA? (3)
- Define the scope of its audit examinations
- Establish techniques and methods
- Promulgate accounting and auditing rules and regulations
It is responsible for the:
* Implementation of the national budget
* Efficient and sound utilization of government funds and revenues
* Under joint circular no. 2013-1 (UACS) It is responsible for the validation and assignment of new codes for funding source organization, sub-object codes for expenditure items; and the validation and assignment of new program, and activity project codes jointly decided with the proponent agency.
Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
It is authorized to:
* Receive and keep national funds, manage and control the disbursements thereof; and
* Maintain accounts of financial transactions of all national government offices, agencies and instrumentalities.
Bureau of Treasury (BTr) - Department of Finance (DOF)
It plays a pivotal role in the cash operations of the national government.
Bureau of Treasury (BTr)
It is responsible in the:
* Control and monitor the NCA and bank transfers
* Under joint circular no. 2013-1 (UACS) – It is responsible for the consistency of accounts classification and coding STANDARDS
Bureau of Treasury (BTr)