MBA Online

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Financial Accounting and Auditing
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CAEA3229
Course Title : Public Sector Accounting
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) /
Minimum Requirement(s) : CAEA2215 Financial Accounting and Reporting III
Learning Outcomes : At At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Describe the components of public sector, the statutory requirements
related to financial provisions and the relationship between federal
and state governments.
2. Explain major issues in the management accounting and control,
budgeting, performance measurement, financial accounting and
reporting and auditing of the public sector.
3. Explain the initiatives of Accountant General’s Department (AGD) and
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) in relation to public
sector accounting.
4. Differentiate between public sector accounting and private sector
accounting.
5. Assess the importance of accountability and ethics in public sector
organisations.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course is designed to expose students to the concepts and practices
of accounting in public sector together with the underlying legal provisions,
rules and procedures. The coverage of the course includes environment
of public sector accounting and major issues relating to management
accounting and control, budgeting, financial accounting and reporting,
performance measurement and auditing. This course also discusses the
classification of revenues and expenditures in accordance with the
procedures for vote accounting and for the preparation of public accounts.
Emphasis will be given to the Malaysian public sector. The course also
highlights the current developments in public sector accounting. Students
will also be exposed to relevant ethical issues.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination : 60%

Public Sector Accounting (EKA 3502)

This course provides an introduction and framework of reference to comprehend and apply the concept of management accounting, financial management, budgetary, funds, and expenditure control systems in public: sector organizations. Among the topics covered are characteristics and definition of public sector accounting; planning, programming, and budgeting system; zero-base budgeting; financial accounting theory; public sector accounting performance measurement; and capital accounting. This course aims to develop students ability to analyze current issues and to identify and apply appropriate solutions.