A Movement Towards the Accrual Based IPSAS Implementation in Developing Countries: Evidence from Jordan

• 발행기관: 한국유통과학회
• 저자명: Esam SHEHADEH
• 간행물 정보: 『The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business(JAFEB)』Vol. 9 No.3, 389~397쪽, 전체 9쪽
• 주제분류: 경제경영 > 경제학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2022.03.30

영문 초록

As the Jordanian government is in the process of implementing accrual-based IPSAS, this study aims to provide academics’ perspectives on the effective implementation of accrual-based IPSAS in Jordan to authorities and regulators. The findings of a survey of 124 accounting professors at Jordanian institutions reveal that adopting accrual-based IPSAS will aid in presenting the realistic financial status of governmental bodies, with various advantages to adopting accrual-based IPSAS (e.g., enhance assets and liabilities management, decisionmaking process, transparency, expenditures management). On the other side, we discovered that change is met with reluctance because the majority of public-sector accountants are untrained and unqualified to apply the accrual-based IPSAS. Another main challenge is the cost of implementing the accrual-based IPSAS in the Jordanian public sector is very high. To address these issues, employees should be motivated by providing suitable training programs, reward systems, and top management support and commitment to a successful transition. Finally, we suggested that Jordanian governments commit to using IPSAS in the public sector to increase residents’ socioeconomic advantages. Public sectors should implement IPSASs for improved management, transparency in financial reporting, accountability, and regulatory and supervisory agencies.

목차

1. Introduction

2. Literature Review

3. Research Methodology

4. Results

5. Conclusion and Recommendations

References

키워드

IPSAS Accrual Based Governmental Accounting Reforms