IPSAS Training Course

IPSAS are cash-based standards and accruals standards issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB). It is widely used for public financial management. The International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) training course in Dubai is designed to enable the participants to understand IPSAS and the framework for public sector accounting. This IPSAS coursework, aligned with the ACCA and CIPFA standards, covers the general principles of governmental accounting and the unique aspects of accrual accounting.

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What is this IPSAS course all about?

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) training course in Dubai is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive knowledge of the published standards and guidance on applying the standards for public financial management. The training module is fully updated to reflect the most recent IPSAS handbook. This enables professionals to implement the latest IPSAS recognition and prepare themselves to take the certification exams conducted by ACCA and CIPFA. With model financial statements and real-world examples, participants are offered an in-depth understanding of the accrual accounting and disclosure requirements of the IPSAS framework for public sector accounting.

What is this IPSAS course all about?

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) training course in Dubai is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive knowledge of the published standards and guidance on applying the standards for public financial management. The tr...

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Why is getting trained on IPSAS important?

With several countries opting for IPSAS, the demand for finance professionals with a qualification in IPSAS is increasing globally. This IPSAS training course provides an overview of the most important requirements for preparing financial statements and disclosures under IPSAS. This comprehensive training enhances professionals’ knowledge and understanding of the global trends for public sector accounting and reporting, making them valuable assets in the finance and governmental accounting sector.

Why is getting trained on IPSAS important?

With several countries opting for IPSAS, the demand for finance professionals with a qualification in IPSAS is increasing globally. This IPSAS training course provides an overview of the most important requirements for preparing financial statements and...

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Why do companies hire professionals with IPSAS certification?

Across the world, countries are in different stages of IPSAS adoption leading to increased demand for qualified IPSAS professionals. Companies hire professionals with IPSAS certification for their ability to provide high-quality financial statements and improve operational performance. Their profound knowledge, experience, and expertise to implement IPSAS help them to achieve the operational and administrative goals of their organizations effectively and efficiently.

Why do companies hire professionals with IPSAS certification?

Across the world, countries are in different stages of IPSAS adoption leading to increased demand for qualified IPSAS professionals. Companies hire professionals with IPSAS certification for their ability to provide high-quality finan...

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Industry Trends

The need for greater transparency and accountability in government financial reporting has led to the increased adoption of IPSAS. The IPSAS certification comes with its own set of merits and opportunities in the market. Let us see how.

Market trends Market trends

Accounting is a lucrative career path that offers a wide range of paths to follow, varying in industry, services, and level of experience. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of accountants is projected to grow 7% from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The industry is projected to witness about 135,000 job openings for accountants each year which makes it an attractive one for professionals.

Salary Trend Salary Trends

For accounting professionals, earning certifications can increase their value in the industry and expand their career prospects. IPSAS certification is one among the many that can boost professionals’ career mobility and increase their earning potential. As per the data from glassdoor.com, the average salary for Financial Specialist is AED 14,000 per month in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and this can rise depending upon one’s level of experience and certification.

Demand & Opportunities

The demand for IPSAS experts is significantly increasing as IPSAS is being adopted by a large number of organizations across the world. The IPSAS certification gives an assurance of the necessary competency in related roles, thus making these opportunities easier to avail.

A few of the most-sought IPSAS jobs available in the Dubai region (as observed in popular Dubai job portals) follow:

  1. IPSAS Specialists review for IPSAS compliance and coordinate with business process owners on business policy and procedural guidance
  2. Finance Specialists ​​analyze financial information and develop financial strategies for organizations
  3. Accounting Leads establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation
  4. Finance Officers create and implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency
  5. Internal Auditors perform a full audit cycle including risk management and control management for operations' effectiveness

Course Outcome

Successful completion of this IPSAS course will enable candidates to:

  • Understand accrual-based IPSAS framework and its requirements
  • Comprehend the core IPSAS values
  • Implement the IPSAS recognition and measurement rules for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses
  • Deploy key strategies for migration to IPSAS standards
  • Learn the requirements for the presentation of IPSAS financial statements and related disclosures
  • Adopt IPSAS disclosure requirements, including accounting policies

Course Module

An overview of the work of the Board (IPSASB), including its organization, the characteristics of public sector entities, the relationship between IPSAS and the corresponding International Accounting Standards (IAS)/International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the purpose of financial statements and any ongoing projects.

Provides an understanding of:

  • Non-exchange revenue (IPSAS 23)
  • Exchange revenue (IPSAS 9)
  • Construction contracts (IPSAS 11)

Delivers training around:

  • Consolidated and separate financial statements (IPSAS 6)
  • Interests in joint ventures (IPSAS 8)
  • Investments in associates (IPSAS 7)
  • Translation of financial statements of foreign operations (IPSAS 4)
  • Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies (IPSAS 10)
  • Disclosure standards and other topics, presentation of budget information (IPSAS 24)
  • Segment reporting (IPSAS 18)
  • Related party disclosures (IPSAS 20)
  • Disclosure of financial information about the general government sector (IPSAS 22)
  • Service concessions (IPSAS 32)

Delivers training cover the following areas:

  • Migrating from cash to accrual basis
  • First-time adoption of IPSAS (IPSAS 33)
  • Change management and the adoption of IPSAS

Develops an overview of:

  • Financial statements (IPSAS 1)
  • Cash flow statements (IPSAS 2)
  • Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, and errors (IPSAS 3)

Delivers teaching around a wide range of topics including:

  • Property plant and equipment (IPSAS 17)
  • Intangible assets (IPSAS 31)
  • Investment property (IPSAS 16)
  • Impairment of cash-generating assets (IPSAS 26)
  • Impairment of non-cash generating assets (IPSAS 21)
  • Borrowing costs (IPSAS 5)
  • Inventories (IPSAS 12)
  • Leases (IPSAS 13)
  • Financial instruments (IPSAS 28, 29, 30)
  • Provisions
  • Contingent liabilities and contingent assets (IPSAS 19)
  • Events after the reporting date (IPSAS 14)
  • Employee benefits (IPSAS 25)
  • Agriculture (IPSAS 27)

Teaches students about Part 1 of the cash basis IPSAS, covering required information in:

  • The statement of cash receipts and payments
  • Disclosures
  • Consolidation under the cash basis
  • Presentation of budget information in the financial statements
  • The additional (non-mandatory) disclosures encouraged in Part 2 of the
  • cash basis IPSAS

Teaches students about the public sector financial crisis and IPSAS, IPSASB’s strategic direction, and forthcoming proposals from the IPSASB.

Course Module

An overview of the work of the Board (IPSASB), including its organization, the characteristics of public sector entities, the relationship between IPSAS and the corresponding International Accounting Standards (IAS)/International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the purpose of financial statements and any ongoing projects.

Develops an overview of:

  • Financial statements (IPSAS 1)
  • Cash flow statements (IPSAS 2)
  • Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, and errors (IPSAS 3)

Provides an understanding of:

  • Non-exchange revenue (IPSAS 23)
  • Exchange revenue (IPSAS 9)
  • Construction contracts (IPSAS 11)

Delivers teaching around a wide range of topics including:

  • Property plant and equipment (IPSAS 17)
  • Intangible assets (IPSAS 31)
  • Investment property (IPSAS 16)
  • Impairment of cash-generating assets (IPSAS 26)
  • Impairment of non-cash generating assets (IPSAS 21)
  • Borrowing costs (IPSAS 5)
  • Inventories (IPSAS 12)
  • Leases (IPSAS 13)
  • Financial instruments (IPSAS 28, 29, 30)
  • Provisions
  • Contingent liabilities and contingent assets (IPSAS 19)
  • Events after the reporting date (IPSAS 14)
  • Employee benefits (IPSAS 25)
  • Agriculture (IPSAS 27)

Delivers training around:

  • Consolidated and separate financial statements (IPSAS 6)
  • Interests in joint ventures (IPSAS 8)
  • Investments in associates (IPSAS 7)
  • Translation of financial statements of foreign operations (IPSAS 4)
  • Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies (IPSAS 10)
  • Disclosure standards and other topics, presentation of budget information (IPSAS 24)
  • Segment reporting (IPSAS 18)
  • Related party disclosures (IPSAS 20)
  • Disclosure of financial information about the general government sector (IPSAS 22)
  • Service concessions (IPSAS 32)

Teaches students about Part 1 of the cash basis IPSAS, covering required information in:

  • The statement of cash receipts and payments
  • Disclosures
  • Consolidation under the cash basis
  • Presentation of budget information in the financial statements
  • The additional (non-mandatory) disclosures encouraged in Part 2 of the
  • cash basis IPSAS

Delivers training cover the following areas:

  • Migrating from cash to accrual basis
  • First-time adoption of IPSAS (IPSAS 33)
  • Change management and the adoption of IPSAS

Teaches students about the public sector financial crisis and IPSAS, IPSASB’s strategic direction, and forthcoming proposals from the IPSASB.

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We, at Learners Point, take immense pride in our teaching methods and instructors. Our instructors are some of the best experts from their fields and employ a practical approach to learning. Many of them are globally recognised and have a diverse set of experience in their field of expertise. You are always sure to have the best in the industry as your teachers who are ready to guide you at every step and make the experience informative yet enjoyable.  Apart from the focus on learning your chosen course, our instructors also encourage students to develop communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in the practical world.

Our cutting edge teaching methods make every program an immersive and productive experience for the learners. Our learning methods are research-driven and are continuously updated to stay relevant to present times as well as the future. You will enjoy practical applications of everything learned through theory and regular mock examinations to help monitor your progress. Our courses are led by an instructor in a classroom setup and we do offer online high-quality sessions as well for individuals. We also monitor the training sessions with a progress tracker to maintain high standards of instruction & ethics.

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Why Count on Learners Point?

Being the leading provider of the IPSAS course in Dubai, at Learners Point we help professionals master the necessary skill sets to successfully complete the IPSAS certification.

Following are the USPs our IPSAS training course offers you:

  • We look at real-world scenarios organizations face and formulate our IPSAS training course evaluating practical requirements
  • Apart from theoretical knowledge, we also focus on practical case studies to give you a reality check and insight into what exactly will be asked of you while delivering in a demanding role
  • Our bespoke IPSAS course also equips you with hands-on experience by offering assignments related to the actual work environment
  • Apart from organizing group sessions, we also offer a guided learning experience to enhance the quality of our IPSAS training program
  • We also take a discrete approach to career guidance so that one can be successfully placed as a professional

Learners Experience

"Highly recommend the Public Sector Accounting training by Learners Point Academy. Check for yourself!"

David Elbouhi

Change Management Professional

"I took my IPSAS training with Learners Point and trust me, never ever I had any issue with their training. Highly recommended."

"I took my IPSAS training with Learners Point and trust me, never ever I had any issue with their training. Highly recom [...]

James Sajkovic

Supply Chain Specialist

"Had an amazing experience with Learners Point Academy in Dubai. I took the course along with my peers and we were greatly satisfied."

"Had an amazing experience with Learners Point Academy in Dubai. I took the course along with my peers and we were great [...]

Lou Shemtawa

Business Analyst

"Learners Point Academy is one of the best places to go for IPSAS training in Dubai. Highly recommended."

Paul Rollé

Product & Development Manager

"I had an amazing experience learning IPSAS. The instructor relates the topics in a way with which the class can easily identify."

"I had an amazing experience learning IPSAS. The instructor relates the topics in a way with which the class can easily [...]

Vishal Narsaria

Business Incubator

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Frequently Asked Questions

The accounting field has plenty of great opportunities waiting for skilled and qualified professionals. Especially with the knowledge of IPSAS, one can easily find his/her way to top positions as it equips them with the versatility to take their career paths to higher levels. With great pay and opportunities for growth, accounting and finance are great career paths to pursue aspiring professionals.
This IPSAS training course in Dubai is ideal for finance or accounting professionals wanting to achieve a practical and introductory knowledge of IPSAS standards and how they are interpreted and applied in governmental accounting and public sector accounting. It is perfect for:

1) Finance and accounting managers of public sector entities considering adopting IPSAS
2) Government officials and project managers responsible for IPSAS transition
3) Accountants and finance staff of public sector entities and similar agencies (e.g. UN) in the process of adopting IPSAS
4) Accountants and finance staff moving from private to public sector environments
5) Internal auditors of entities that have adopted IPSAS or are in the process of doing so
6) Accounting practitioners, consultants and external auditors
In order to enroll in the IPSAS training program, we recommend professionals have an understanding of basic accounting principles based on any national standards in the public or private sector.
At Learners Point, if a participant doesn’t wish to proceed with the training after the registration due to any reason, he or she is entitled to a 100% refund. However, the refund will be issued only if we are notified in writing within 2 days from the date of registration. The refund will be processed within 4 weeks from the day of exit.
Implementation of accrual accounting in the public sector is a significant priority across many jurisdictions. With 65% of governments in the 150 jurisdictions predicted to adopt IPSAS by 2030, the demand for IPSAS qualified professionals is set to only rise. Although IFRS is the accounting standard in the UAE, a part of the nation is all set to adopt the IPSAS framework. This can lead to a bright future and impressive job prospects for IPSAS qualified professionals in the UAE.
This IPSAS training course in Dubai is ideal for finance or accounting professionals wanting to achieve a practical and introductory knowledge of IPSAS standards and how they are interpreted and applied. It is perfect for:

1) Finance and accounting managers of public sector entities considering adopting IPSAS
2) Government officials and project managers responsible for IPSAS transition
3) Accountants and finance staff of public sector entities and similar agencies (e.g. UN) in the process of adopting IPSAS
4) Accountants and finance staff moving from private to public sector environments
5) Internal auditors of entities that have adopted IPSAS or are in the process of doing so
6) Accounting practitioners, consultants, and external auditors
The training at Learners Point is interactive, immersive, and intensive hands-on programs. We offer 3 modes of delivery and participants can choose from instructor-led classroom-based group coaching, one-to-one training session, or high-quality live and interactive online sessions as per convenience.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The accounting field has plenty of great opportunities waiting for skilled and qualified professionals. Especially with the knowledge of IPSAS, one can easily find his/her way to top positions as it equips them with the versatility to take their career paths to higher levels. With great pay and opportunities for growth, accounting and finance are great career paths to pursue aspiring professionals.
Implementation of accrual accounting in the public sector is a significant priority across many jurisdictions. With 65% of governments in the 150 jurisdictions predicted to adopt IPSAS by 2030, the demand for IPSAS qualified professionals is set to only rise. Although IFRS is the accounting standard in the UAE, a part of the nation is all set to adopt the IPSAS framework. This can lead to a bright future and impressive job prospects for IPSAS qualified professionals in the UAE.
This IPSAS training course in Dubai is ideal for finance or accounting professionals wanting to achieve a practical and introductory knowledge of IPSAS standards and how they are interpreted and applied in governmental accounting and public sector accounting. It is perfect for:

1) Finance and accounting managers of public sector entities considering adopting IPSAS
2) Government officials and project managers responsible for IPSAS transition
3) Accountants and finance staff of public sector entities and similar agencies (e.g. UN) in the process of adopting IPSAS
4) Accountants and finance staff moving from private to public sector environments
5) Internal auditors of entities that have adopted IPSAS or are in the process of doing so
6) Accounting practitioners, consultants and external auditors
This IPSAS training course in Dubai is ideal for finance or accounting professionals wanting to achieve a practical and introductory knowledge of IPSAS standards and how they are interpreted and applied. It is perfect for:

1) Finance and accounting managers of public sector entities considering adopting IPSAS
2) Government officials and project managers responsible for IPSAS transition
3) Accountants and finance staff of public sector entities and similar agencies (e.g. UN) in the process of adopting IPSAS
4) Accountants and finance staff moving from private to public sector environments
5) Internal auditors of entities that have adopted IPSAS or are in the process of doing so
6) Accounting practitioners, consultants, and external auditors
In order to enroll in the IPSAS training program, we recommend professionals have an understanding of basic accounting principles based on any national standards in the public or private sector.
The training at Learners Point is interactive, immersive, and intensive hands-on programs. We offer 3 modes of delivery and participants can choose from instructor-led classroom-based group coaching, one-to-one training session, or high-quality live and interactive online sessions as per convenience.
At Learners Point, if a participant doesn’t wish to proceed with the training after the registration due to any reason, he or she is entitled to a 100% refund. However, the refund will be issued only if we are notified in writing within 2 days from the date of registration. The refund will be processed within 4 weeks from the day of exit.
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