Two new LAAP Bulletins
Two new LAAP Bulletins have been issued on Local Authority Reserves and Balances and the Impairment of Financial Assets and Amendments to Accounting Standards (FRS 26 & FRS 29).
Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting 2009 - Consultation
The CIPFA/LASAAC Local Authority SORP Board has released the 2009 SORP Exposure Draft and Invitation to Comment for public consultation. The 2009 SORP would apply to accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2009. Comments are invited by 8 February 2009. CLICK HERE to learn more and download the relevant documents.
Best Value Accounting Code of Practice 2008 - Consultation on the Definition of Total Cost
A consultation paper on the proposed amendments to the definition of ‘Total Cost’ and amendments to the Standard Subjective Analysis to be included in the Best Value Accounting Code of Practice (BVACOP) 2008 is now available. Learn more.
New Discussion Paper on Risk Management
This new discussion document is aimed at strengthening awareness of the issues and also providing an outline of the type of developments which the Treasury Management Panel would wish to encourage in the risk management area. Click here to contribute your views.
IFRS in Local Authorities
CIPFA/LASAAC has published its first Update Report on the IFRS-based Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting. To view the reports, click here.
Nominations now invited for Cliff Nicholson Award 2009
Nominations are now invited for the Cliff Nicholson Award 2009. Please click here to download the relevant documents. The closing date for submissions is 23 January 2009.
