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SUMMARY:3RD AAAG CONFERENCE | ACCRA GHANA
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd AAAG Conference is hosted by the African Association of Accountants General in partnership with the Office of the Controller and Accountant General of the Republic of Ghana. As a regional leader in Public Financial Management reforms\, digital transformation\, and sustainable development\, Ghana offers the perfect environment for progressive dialogue and collaboration among Accountants General and PFM experts from across the continent. THE CONFERENCE: VENUE AND EXPECTED DELEGATES Every year\, AAAG hosts strategic Annual Conferences in collaboration with Office of the Accountants General of Member Countries. The AAAG Conference offers a platform for public sector accountants\, policymakers\, thought leaders\, government representatives\, development partners and international stakeholders to converge and deliberate on pivotal topics related to Public Financial Management (PFM)\, governance\, and sustainable growth in Africa. The AAAG Conference promises engaging plenaries\, in-depth technical sessions\, and powerful networking opportunities for those driving PFM reforms in Africa. The 3rd  AAAG Conference will be held at Accra International Conference Centre in Accra\, Ghana from 24 – 27 November 2025. Over 2\,000 public accountants\, experts\, leaders and innovators will attend this unique conference to shape the future of Public Finance in Africa. An exhibition will run alongside the conference\, showcasing innovations in financial technology\, AI\, public service delivery\, digital solutions for governments and many more. THE THEME The conference will be held under the theme: Africa of Tomorrow: Positioning PFM for Economic Prosperity. This theme is both critical and timely: As countries across Africa work to strengthen governance\, improve service delivery\, and promote economic resilience\, the need for robust\, agile\, and forward-looking Public Financial Management (PFM) systems has never been more urgent. The theme for the 2025 AAAG Annual Conference highlights the need to reform PFM systems to respond to current and future challenges by leveraging innovation\, artificial intelligence\, digitalization\, climate-responsive budgeting\, and sound fiscal governance. By embracing these reforms\, African governments can build resilience\, boost public trust\, and unlock the huge economic potential of the countries and the continent. Key topics that will be discussed will include: \n\nBuilding scalable digital infrastructure for Africa: A shift from manual and legacy systems\nHarnessing AI in the Accountants general offices – Cases and risks in Public Finance Management\nBuilding capacity for sustainable finance: The role of public sector accountants\nOptimizing sovereign debt management: Balancing growth needs with fiscal resilience\nNext-Gen IFMIS: Scaling up open-source integrated systems for greater transparency\nEmerging threats of digital fraud in PFM systems: Trends and responses\nCitizen-centric services: Designing PFM systems that meets citizens needs\nBuilding the Africa we want through efficient human capital development\n\n KEY NOTE SPEAKERS The  Annual Conference will bring together Africa’s brightest public finance experts\, senior government officials\, development partners\, and innovators in the PFM realm. It will feature key addresses from reputable thought leaders\, policy makers\, tech innovators\, accounting experts\, and renown investors from across the continent. A FORUM YOU SHOULD ATTEND The 3rd AAAG Conference is a forum for: \n\nKnowledge sharing: Attendees will gain insights from leading experts and practitioners on the latest trends\, challenges\, and innovations in public finance management (PFM). The conference covers a broad range of topics\, from digital transformation in public sector efficiency to combating illicit financial flows\, providing valuable learning opportunities that can be applied directly in their roles.\nFostering meaningful connections: The conference provides a platform for networking with high-level government officials\, international development partners\, and fellow public sector accountants. Participants can build relationships\, exchange ideas\, and collaborate with peers who are facing similar challenges in PFM\nAccess to cutting edge technologies & best practices: With sessions focused on topics such as cybersecurity\, AI in public value management\, and sustainability initiatives\, attendees will have the opportunity to explore how cutting-edge technologies\, and best practices can be leveraged to improve financial management and governance in their respective countries.\nHigh-level discussions on governance and transparency: The conference offers a unique forum to engage in discussions on governance\, public trust\, and the role of PFM in sustainable development. By participating\, attendees will contribute to shaping the future of governance and transparency in Africa.\nInfluence policy and decision-making: As a gathering of key policymakers and stakeholders\, the conference provides an opportunity to influence policy and decision-making processes in PFM. Attendees can contribute their perspectives and experiences\, helping to drive the adoption of policies that enhance public sector accountability and efficiency.\nStand out: Be seen and recognized: Attending the conference positions participants and their organizations as leaders in the field of PFM. It also offers opportunities for recognition through participation in discussions\, presentations\, and networking events\, enhancing their professional profiles and visibility within the industry.\n\nREGISTRATION Registration can be done by visiting www.conference.aaag.africa NEED MORE INFORMATION? Should you need more information \, reach out to us at events@aaag.org.zm and copy to jean.bucyensenge@aaag.org.zm We welcome you to Accra\, Ghana
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SUMMARY:ACOA 2025 Conference\, Kigali – Rwanda
DESCRIPTION:Joining Forces at ACOA 2025: AAAG and Partners advance PFM Strategy for Africa’s Shared Vision \nFrom 6th to 9th May 2025\, Kigali\, Rwanda played host to the 8th Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA 2025)\, a landmark event that brought together more than 2\,000 professional accountants from across the continent and the globe to shape the future of the accountancy profession. The Association Chairperson and Accountant General of the Kingdom of Lesotho\, Ms Malehlohonolo Mahase\, led a delegation of her counterparts: Mr Jean Baptista Sande (Rwanda)\, Ms Taina Nankela (Namibia)\, Mr Jona Wala (Kenya)\, and Mr Edwin Zvandasara\, (Zimbabwe). Others included Mr Steven Ojambo and Mr. Adddow Abbas who stood in for Uganda’s and Somalia’s Accountants General respectively. \n \nAAAG’s presence was marked by engagements in uniting voices for stronger and integrated Public Financial Management. Ms. Mahase presented AAAG’s prioirties for strengthening public financial management\, highlighting the pivotal role of Accountants General in addressing systemic weaknesses. In her address\, she emphasized that adopting accrual-based IPSAS is a fundamental step for countries seeking to strengthen financial governance\, manage public resources more efficiently\, and achieve sustainable development. She also emphasised that sustainability initiatives in the public sector is no longer a peripheral concept in public-finance management but a practice that has fundamentally reshaped the lens of fiscal stewardship to encompass environmental\, social\, and governance dimensions. \n\n \nRwanda’s Accountant General\, Mr Jean Baptista Sande\, shared a remarkable success story of transformation in public financial management. In fiscal year 2024\, his office achieved a 92% rate of unqualified (clean) audit opinions across more than 200 public-sector entities; a milestone that underscores the country’s unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability. Central to this success is Rwanda’s nationwide rollout of an in-house Integrated Financial Management Information System\, which now underpins every stage of the government’s accounting and PFM operations. At the same time\, Rwanda has become one of the few countries to fully adopt International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)\, further elevating the credibility of its financial reporting. \n\n \nAlso speaking at high-level panel\, AAAG’s Chief Executive Officer\, Mr. Fredrick Riaga\, called for a fundamental shift in how governments view their Accountants General. He reminded delegates that\, as Chief Financial Officers of their respective governments\, Accountants General are entrusted with managing public funds\, safeguarding economic governance\, and driving sustainable development. Yet all too often\, their expertise is relegated to the back office where they merely are perceived as “paymasters.” \nMr. Riaga called on governments to elevate Accountants General to the status of strategic advisors on financial and fiscal matters\, partners at the table when policies are conceived\, not just executors after the fact. After all\, every policy decision carries a financial implication\, and early involvement of the Accountant General is the surest way to guarantee its fiscal viability and reinforce sound governance. \nBuilding Bridges Through Stakeholder Engagement \nSeparate from the formal sessions\, ACOA 2025 also served as fertile ground for stakeholder engagement behind the scenes. AAAG held a series of collaborative discussions with the African Development Bank\, the Global Fund\, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)\, Academics and Accountants Generals from non member countries to align mutual objectives for strengthening financial governance across African countries. These engagements also culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CIPFA. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n____________________________________________________________________ \n#ACOA2025 #AAAG #PublicFinance #PFM #Leadership #AfricaAccountants #ContinentalUnity #MoU #FinancialGovernance
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SUMMARY:AAAG Training: Comprehensive Accrual Accounting & IPSAS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview \nAccrual-based Accounting Practices and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) play a crucial role in creating sound public financial management. By requiring governments and public sector organisations to record transactions and events when they occur\, regardless of cash flow\, it ensures accurate and transparent financial reporting\, providing a comprehensive view of an entity’s financial position\, performance\, and cash flows. Accrual-based IPSAS also enhances internal controls by providing guidelines for accurately measuring and recognizing assets\, liabilities\, revenues\, and expenses based on their economic substance and financial impact. \nOur Accrual IPSAS Accounting Treatment Training is designed to enable participants to understand\, implement\, and comply with accrual-based accounting practices and IPSAS\, thereby enhancing the quality of financial reporting\, financial management practices\, and accountability in the public sector. \nThe is also designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively apply accrual accounting principles and practices necessary to contribute to accurate financial reporting\, informed decision-making\, and improved financial management within their organizations. \nREGISTER NOW HERE\nLearning Objectives \nWith AAAG Comprehensive Accrual Accounting Practices and IPSAS Accounting Treatment Training\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply the principles of financial reporting under the Cash Basis of Accounting\, focusing on accurately recording and presenting cash transactions within financial statements\nEquip participants with best implementation practices and strategies for successful implementation of accrual accounting.\nGain insights into the specific requirements and guidelines for recording and reporting financial transactions in accordance with accrual accounting principles.\nLearn practical considerations for smooth transition to accrual accounting.\nApply accrual accounting principles and practices in public financial management.\nApply concepts such as revenue recognition and measurement\, classification\, measurement of assets\, liabilities and provisions within of IPSAS requirements.\n\nTarget Audience \nThis training is ideal for all Public Sector Accountants\, Auditors and IPSAS project Managers. \nTraining Methodology \nThis training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding\, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes many examples\, interactive activities\, exercises\, Q&A sessions and learning from other participants. The aim is practical application of proven approaches\, based on a sound good practice base. \nProgramme or Course outline \nDownload here Training & Course Outline
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