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  • NICSP 35, Estados financieros consolidados

    IPSAS 35, Consolidated Financial Statements

    NICSP 35 reemplaza los requerimientos de la NICSP 6 con respecto a los estados financieros consolidados. Esta norma aún requiere que el control se evalúa teniendo en cuenta los beneficios y el poder, pero la definición de control ha cambiado y ahora la norma proporciona considerablemente más orientación sobre la evaluación de control. La definición de control se centra en la capacidad de una entidad para influir en la naturaleza y la cantidad de beneficios a través de su poder sobre otra entidad.

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    Spanish
    Completed
  • NICSP 34, Estados Financieros Separados

    IPSAS 34, Separate Financial Statements

    Los requerimientos para los estados financieros separados de la NICSP 34 son muy similares a los requisitos actuales para los estados financieros individuales de la NICSP 6, Estados financieros consolidados y separados.

    IPSASB
    Spanish
    Completed
  • NICSP 33, Adopción por Primera vez de las Normas Internacionales de Contabilidad del Sector Público de Base de Acumulación (o devengo)

    IPSAS 33, First-time Adoption of Accrual Basis IPSASs

    Norma Internacional de Contabilidad del Sector Público (NICSP) 33 concede exenciones transitorias a las entidades que adopten NICSP de base de acumulación, por primera vez, proporcionando una herramienta importante para ayudar a las entidades a lo largo de su viaje para implementar las NICSP. Permite a quienes adoptan por primera vez, tres años para reconocer activos y pasivos específicos. Esta disposición permite disponer de suficiente tiempo para desarrollar modelos fiables para el reconocimiento y medición de los activos y pasivos durante el período de transición.

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    Spanish
    Completed
  • Ian Carruthers es nombrado presidente del Consejo de Normas Internacionales de Contabilidad para el Sector Público – IPSASB

    Nueva York, Nueva York Spanish

    Ian Carruthers ha sido nombrado presidente del Consejo de Normas Internacionales de Contabilidad para el Sector Público® (IPSASB®) por un término de tres años a partir de enero 1 de 2016.

    Como presidente, Carruthers liderará el consejo en su esfuerzo por establecer normas de contabilidad de primera calidad para las entidades del sector público, promover la adopción y la convergencia internacional hacia los pronunciamientos de las NICSP y proporcionar una orientación sobre asuntos correspondientes a la información financiera del sector público.

    “Es un honor haber sido elegido para liderar el IPSASB durante la próxima fase culminante e interesante de su trabajo”, expresa Carruthers. “El reciente Marco Conceptual nos permitirá abordar algunos de los principales asuntos sobre la presentación de la información, que actualmente enfrenta el sector público. Además, aprovecharemos la tan alta credibilidad de nuestras medidas de gobierno mejoradas y la oleada de adopción de las actuales NICSP para desempeñar un rol primordial en el fortalecimiento de la gestión financiera pública global, lo cual, a su vez, mejorará la toma de decisión en el sector público y hará que los gobiernos se responsabilicen más de sus constituyentes”.

    Carruthers trabaja con el IPSASB desde enero de 2010. En la actualidad, lidera el Grupo Operativo del IPSASB para el Alineamiento de NICSP y la Información Estadística del Sector Público. Lideró igualmente el Grupo Operativo del IPSASB para la Sostenibilidad Fiscal a Largo Plazo, y participó en el Grupo Operativo para la Armonización de las Cuentas del Sector Público y el Comité Directivo de Ingresos sin Contraprestación. Antes de convertirse en miembro del IPSASB, Ian Carruthers trabajó desde 2006 hasta 2009 como asesor técnico del anterior presidente del IPSASB, Michael Hathorn.

    Luego de dedicar la primera parte de su carrera a la práctica del sector público de PwC, en 1999, Carruthers se vinculó a HM Treasury, donde desempeñó un papel clave en la transición del gobierno del Reino Unido de la base contable de efectivo al presupuesto y la presentación de información según la base de devengo, en particular con el mando del programa Whole of Government Accounts [Cuentas Gubernamentales Totales]. En 2006, se unió al Colegiado de Finanzas Públicas y Contabilidad (CIPFA), donde una de sus funciones fue liderar el trabajo del Instituto como director financiero de servicios públicos y otra fue trabajar con la IFAC en el desarrollo de un Marco Internacional de Buen Gobierno en el Sector Público.

    Frente al nombramiento de Carruthers, el actual presidente del IPSASB, Andreas Bergmann, comentó, “Ian es un líder con experiencia, cuyos conocimientos, habilidades y contactos globales ayudarán al IPSASB a avanzar exitosamente a un siguiente nivel de desarrollo. Con este nombramiento, tengo la certeza de que el IPSASB —y el interés público— seguirán siendo bien atendidos”.

    Carruthers fue nominado para el cargo de presidente del IPSASB por el CIPFA, y el Comité del Interés Público (PIC) acogió el proceso de reclutamiento desde la perspectiva de interés público. Él asumirá su cargo de presidente durante tres cuartos de su tiempo, y lo equilibrará con el trabajo en el CIPFA.

    Acerca del IPSASB
    El IPSASB desarrolla normas contables y guías para uso de las entidades del sector público. El IPSASB recibe el apoyo (tanto financiero como en especie) del Banco Mundial, el Banco Asiático de Desarrollo, los Contadores Profesionales Certificados de Canadá, el Consejo Sudafricano de Normas Contables, y los gobiernos de Canadá, Nueva Zelanda y Suiza. Las estructuras y los procesos que soportan las operaciones del IPSASB son facilitados por la IFAC. El “Consejo de Normas Internacionales de Contabilidad para el Sector Financiero”, “IPSASB”, y “NICSP” son marcas o marcas registradas de la IFAC en EE. UU. y otros países.

    Acerca de la IFAC
    La IFAC es la organización global para la profesión contable, dedicada a servir el interés público a través del fortalecimiento de la profesión y la contribución para el desarrollo de economías internacionales sólidas. La IFAC se compone de 175 miembros y asociados en 130 países y territorios, representando aproximadamente a 2,8 millones de contadores en la práctica pública, la educación, el gobierno, la industria y el comercio. La “Federación Internacional de Contadores” e “IFAC” son marcas o marcas registradas de la IFAC en EE. UU. y otros países.

    Acerca del PIC
    El Comité del Interés Público (PIC) fue fundado en marzo de 2015 para promover el interés público en las actividades de emisión de normas del IPSASB. El PIC formula recomendaciones no vinculantes a la IFAC y al IPSASB sobre los procedimientos y procesos de nominación y nombramiento de los miembros del IPSASB, mediante la elaboración del plan estratégico y de trabajo del IPSASB y el desarrollo de normas individuales de contabilidad. El PIC aconseja igualmente en términos de referencia del IPSASB. Está compuesto por individuos expertos en el sector público e información financiera, y con participación profesional en el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI), la Organización Internacional de Entidades Fiscalizadoras Superiores (INTOSAI), la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OECD) y el Grupo del Banco Mundial (WBG).

    Ian Carruthers Named Chair of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board

  • IPSASB December 2015 Meeting Highlights Podcast

    Toronto, Canada English

    In the wake of the sovereign debt crisis, the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) is facing increasing demands for its standards and for guidance on their adoption and implementation.

    During this audio podcast, Acting Technical Director John Stanford interviews departing Chair Andreas Bergmann, incoming Chair Ian Carruthers, and Technical Managers Paul Mason and João Fonseca on the IPSASB's recent standard-setting work and other key projects discussed its December 8-11, 2015, meeting. 

    :05 - Introduction
    1:20 - Chair's Opening Remarks  
    3:48 - Public Sector Combinations
    6:11 - Employee Benefits
    7:28 - Cash Basis IPSAS
    8:55 - Andreas Bergmann Closing Remarks
    10:25 - Incoming IPSASB Chair Ian Carruthers
    11:34 - Next meeting
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    IPSASB December 2015 Meeting Highlights Podcast
  • IPSASB Strengthens Standard-Setting Process, New Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) Established, Inaugural CAG Chair Announced

    New York, New York English

    The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board® (IPSASB®) today announced the establishment of a new forum—the IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group (CAG)—that will have representatives of public and private sector organizations and individuals who are interested in or affected by the IPSASB’s work, including those engaged in the preparation, audit, or evaluation of public sector financial reports.

    The CAG will provide advice to the IPSASB on:

    • The IPSASB’s strategy and work plan;
    • IPSASB’s projects, including views on technical issues or matters that may impede adopting and implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards™ (IPSAS™); and
    • Oher matters relevant to the IPSASB standard-setting activities.

    The inaugural meeting of the CAG is provisionally planned for June 2016 in Toronto, Canada.

    “The formation of the CAG marks an important milestone in further strengthening of the governance arrangements for the IPSASB following the creation of the Public Interest Committee (PIC) earlier this year. The CAG’s establishment responds to a key recommendation in the governance review group’s report and will serve to further strengthen the IPSASB’s standard-setting processes by enabling additional dialogue with key stakeholders,” said IPSASB Chair Andreas Bergmann.

    Accompanying this announcement of the formation of the IPSASB CAG is a call for nominations of representatives from organizations, or individuals, interested in serving as a member of the IPSASB CAG. The IPSASB is particularly interested in nominations of users of public sector financial reports and representatives of governments and other public sector entities, including preparers. Nominations are also encouraged from parliamentarians, public sector auditors, regulators, non-governmental organizations, and other regional and international organizations. The call for nominations will remain open until February 19, 2016. Further information about the call for nominations is available on the IPSASB web site.

    The IPSASB today also announced the appointment of Thomas Müller-Marqués Berger as the inaugural Chair of the IPSASB CAG. He will serve as appointed CAG Chair for up to two years during the initial meetings of the CAG until arrangements are in place by which the CAG will elect a chair from its own membership.

    “I welcome the important challenge of leading the CAG in its formative period and ensuring it has a stable foundation to provide the IPSASB with timely input to help contribute to the development of high-quality IPSAS,” said Mr. Müller-Marqués Berger.

    Mr. Müller-Marqués Berger brings a wealth of leadership and public sector accounting experience to the CAG. Currently, he is the Global Head of International Public Sector Accounting for Ernst & Young and the Chair of the Public Sector Group of Accountancy Europe. Mr. Müller-Marqués Berger has a long and distinguished record of participation in dialogue on public sector accounting and accounting standard setting nationally and internationally, including former service on the IPSASB.

    “The IPSASB is fortunate that Thomas has agreed to become the CAG’s inaugural Chair. He is a leader in the field of public sector accounting and is deeply involved in key initiatives, including the European Public Sector Accounting Standards project.” said incoming IPSASB Chair, Ian Carruthers.

    The Public Interest Committee (PIC) welcomes these developments from a public interest perspective.

    About the IPSASB
    The IPSASB develops accounting standards and guidance for use by public sector entities.  It receives support (both direct financial and in-kind) from the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, the South African Accounting Standards Board, and the governments of Canada, New Zealand, and Switzerland. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IPSASB are facilitated by IFAC.

    About the PIC
    The Public Interest Committee (PIC) was established in March 2015 to promote the public interest in the standard-setting activities of the IPSASB. The PIC’s remit is to provide assurance that the IPSASB’s standard-setting activities are in the public interest, by providing recommendations on the terms of reference of the IPSASB; the arrangements for nomination and appointment of IPSAB members; and procedures and processes for formulation of the IPSASB’s strategy and work plan; and development of IPSASs. It currently is comprised of individuals from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and World Bank Group (WB).

    About IFAC
    IFAC is the global organization for the accountancy profession, dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies. It is comprised of more than 175 members and associates in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing over 2.8 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry, and commerce.

  • 2015 Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements

    Previous Edition; Superseded by the Current Edition

    This Handbook contains the complete set of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s® (IPSASB®) pronouncements on IPSAS™. It also includes the Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting by Public Sector Entities, which was published in October 2014.

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    English
  • Call for Nominations for the IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group

    The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) is seeking nominations of representatives from organizations, or individuals, interested in serving as a member of the IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group (CAG).

    The IPSASB is an independent standard-setting body that serves the public interest by developing high-quality public sector financial reporting standards. Background information on the IPSASB and its agenda can be found on the IPSASB website.

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    English
  • IPSASB eNews: November 2015

    English
    Update: Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting by Public Sector Entities

    The Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting by Public Sector Entities (the Conceptual Framework), approved at the IPSASB’s September 2014 meeting, has since been translated into Spanish. Additionally, the IPSASB produced a multimedia overview of the Conceptual Framework in February 2015.

    The Conceptual Framework has been a powerful tool in IPSASB project development. In particular, the objective of financial reporting, with its focus on the primary class of users (service recipients and resources providers and their representatives), ensures that the IPSASB develops pronouncements in the public interest, emphasizing the role of financial reporting in providing information essential for accountability and decision-making purposes.

    With the approval and publication of the Conceptual Framework, more staff resources and agenda space are now available to focus on standard-setting in the period forward from 2015, including developing requirements and guidance in areas where there are gaps, notably social benefits, public sector combinations, and heritage assets.
     

    Exposure Drafts 57 & 58

    In October, the IPSASB released Exposure Drafts (ED)—ED 57, Impairment of Revalued Assets, which proposes to bring property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets on the revaluation model within the scope of the IPSASB’s two standards on impairment; and ED 58, Improvements to IPSASs 2015, which will consider broader improvements rather than focusing solely on those to maintain convergence with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Comments are due by January 15, 2016.

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    New IPSASB Chair Appointed

    Ian Carruthers, an IPSASB member since 2010, has been appointed chair for a three-year term commencing January 1, 2016. Nominated for the position by Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), he replaces Andreas Bergmann, who has served as IPSASB chair with great distinction since 2010. 

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    Archived Webinar on Social Benefits

    An archived version of the recent IPSASB webinar, “Social Benefits: An Overview of the IPSASB Consultation Paper,” is now available. During this webinar, IPSASB Technical Manager Paul Mason and IPSASB member Bob Dacey, Chief Accountant with the US Government Accountability Office, review some of the key issues raised in the IPSASB’s recent Consultation Paper.

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    IPSASB September Meeting Highlights

    The latest meeting was held September 22-25 in Toronto, Canada. Highlights included an announcement of the new IPSASB chair, approval of two Exposure Drafts, and progress on projects such as Revenue, Non-Exchange Expenses, Public Sector Combinations, Heritage Assets, Emissions Trading Schemes, and Public Sector Financial Instruments.

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    The IPSASB is Hiring

    The IPSASB is recruiting for a Technical Manager for its staff team based in Toronto. For complete job description and required skills and experience, see Working at IFAC.

    IPSASB Notes Passing of Kevin Simpkins

    Kevin Simpkins, who played an instrumental role in developing the original International Public Sector Accounting Standards and led the exploratory work on social policy obligations, passed away in October. Kevin was a tireless advocate for public sector financial management reform and, after stepping down from the Public Sector Committee (IPSASB’s predecessor), became one of the most important and influential global advocates for IPSAS and for using IPSAS as the basis of financial reporting for the public benefit sector in New Zealand.

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    Upcoming Dates
    • December 8 - 11, 2015:  IPSASB Board Meeting, Toronto, Canada. Full details are available on the IPSASB Meetings page. Members of the public may register as observers with registration closing one week prior to the first day of the meeting.
    • January 15, 2016: Comments Due on Exposure Draft 57, Impairment of Revalued Assets and ED 58, Improvements to IPSASs 2015.
  • Impairment of Revalued Assets

    The objective is to bring property, plant and equipment and intangible assets carried at revalued amounts with the scope of IPSAS 21, Impairment of Non-Cash-Generating Assets, and IPSAS 261, Impairment of Cash-Generating Assets and to clarify that impairments to individual assets within a class of property, plant, and equipment in IPSAS 17, Property, Plant, and Equipment, do not necessitate a revaluation of the entire class to which that impaired asset belongs.