Public Sector Financial Control and Accounting
2nd Edition
Published on 4. May 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-631-18862-9 (ISBN)
Description
Requiring no prior knowledge of the area, this second edition is an introductory text on accounting and financial control in the public sector. It provides short summaries on a wide range of topics across the rather broad spectrum of public sector activity. It covers: budget innovation; investment appraisal; auditing and management control.
Reviews / Votes
"A stimulating and highly readable survey which skilfully combines theory and practice." The Times Higher Education Supplement "An interesting book which is useful as a textbook, a reference book and something to think about as well. A rare combination." Accountancy Age (Reviews of the first edition.)More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Adult education
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
481 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-18862-9 (9780631188629)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction. 1. An Introduction to Public Sector Financial Control. 2. Financial Accountability. 3. Management Control in the Public Sector. 4. Budget Innovation and Reform. 5. Investment Appraisal. 6. Auditing. 7. Central Government. 8. Local Government. 9. The National Health Service. 10. The Nationalized Industries. 11. Concluding Comments. Glossary of Terms. Index.