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Financial management
in the APS
– a strategic perspective
As an Australian Public Service Executive you have a responsibility to effectively manage agency financial obligations against stringent reporting requirements. If you are new to the APS, or are from a non-financial background, Financial management in the APS – a strategic perspective is designed to help you feel more confident in this key performance area.
Programme overview
- refreshing and broadening your understanding of the latest APS financial management issues
- linking financial frameworks with outputs and outcomes
- management in an accrual environment
- gaining insights into agency financial statements
- costing methodologies for salaries, overheads, time, projects and new policy
- management reporting – internal and external
Participant benefits
- gain insight into how planning and budgeting works in the APS
- learn where performance measures fit in the framework
- identify how other agencies are implementing financial reforms
- deepen your skills in interpreting accrual financial statements
- appreciate the tools used to assess APS financial performance
- learn how to cost government activities
- identify best practice management reporting
Who should attend
EL 1-2*
*Recommended target audience
may vary outside the ACT
Further information
For further information on ACT programmes go to www.apsc.gov.au/learn or Regional Programmes go to www.apsc.gov.au/regional or contact the Programme Manager at your local office:
- ACT 02 6202 3778
- NSW 02 8239 5300
- VIC/TAS 03 8610 1550
- SA/NT 08 8224 0955
- QLD 07 3004 0777
- WA 08 9226 1977
Terms and conditions
For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.





