Public Financial Management (CertPFM)

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Public Financial Management (PFM) which is crucial for enhancing efficiency, accountability, and transparency in the use of public resources. It is tailored to equip participants with both theoretical and practical tools needed to manage and govern financial activities in the public sector.

This course employs diverse interactive training techniques, including plenary discussions, case studies, team exercises, assessments, and questionnaires.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamentals of public finance and the rationale for the existence of the public sector.
• Navigate through the complexities of planning, budgeting, and executing budgets in public sector entities.
• Apply appropriate accounting procedures and standards in the preparation of public sector financial statements.
• Conduct and understand various types of audits to ensure compliance and enhance transparency in public financial management.
• Uphold and promote ethical standards and governance in the management of public resources.

Financial managers, accountants, auditors, policy makers, and those involved in the management and oversight of public funds.

• Public sector dynamics
• Budget preparation and execution
• Public sector accounting and reporting
• Audit and oversight capabilities
• Ethical governance in public finance