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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES [7 records]

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Record 1 2011-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • Examinations and Competitions (Education)
  • Taxation
OBS

The Financial Administration Knowledge Test [Test No. 360] of the Personnel Psychology Centre, Public Service Commission of Canada, is designed to evaluate candidates’ knowledge of accepted principles and practices in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting used in the private and public sectors. The test is mandatory for initial appointment to the FI-1 level, except for candidates who possess or are eligible for a recognized professional accounting designation or are in possession of the Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.

OBS

Titles and observation confirmed by the Public Service Commission of Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Docimologie
  • Fiscalité
OBS

L'Examen de connaissances en gestion des finances [examen nº 360], du Centre de psychologie du personnel, Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, a pour objet d'évaluer les connaissances que possèdent les candidats des principes et des pratiques reconnus de comptabilité, de préparation des budgets, d'analyse financière et d'établissement des rapports financiers en usage tant dans le secteur privé que public. Il est obligatoire pour la première nomination au niveau FI-1, sauf à l'égard des candidats admissibles à un titre professionnel reconnu en comptabilité ou qui détiennent le Certificat de gestion des finances du gouvernement du Canada.

OBS

Appellations et observation confirmées par la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Financial and Budgetary Management
  • Government Accounting
CONT

The FIS training modules are described in the following Module : 1 FIS Orientation, 2 Accrual Accounting, 3 Chart of Accounts and Financial Coding, 4 Finance for Non-Finance Managers, 5 Government Accounting Principles...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion budgétaire et financière
  • Comptabilité publique

Spanish

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Record 3 1995-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Accounting
CONT

This first phase contains 6 chapters, which cover the following subject areas : Chapter 2. Policy on Classification and Coding, including the legal background, some overview on government accounting principles and practices, and the responsibilities of the various parties.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité
CONT

La première étape comprend six chapitres. Voici un aperçu de leur contenu : Chapitre 2. Politique de classification et de codage : fondement juridique de la politique, grandes lignes des principes et méthodes comptables du gouvernement et responsabilités des divers intervenants.

Key term(s)
  • principes et pratiques comptables

Spanish

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Record 4 1995-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Administration
  • Translation (General)
CONT

Principles in government accounting are generally statements of accepted practices that have value in complying with the legislation under which the government operates. Over the years, the Government of Canada has developed accounting, financial management and reporting policies and practices which facilitate compliance with legislation and other financial reporting requirements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration fédérale
  • Traduction (Généralités)
CONT

La comptabilité publique repose sur des principes comptables généralement reconnus qui ont à la fois une valeur pragmatique et pratique et qui sont conformes à la législation régissant les opérations gouvernementales. Au fin des années, le gouvernement du Canada a élaboré de nombreuses conventions et méthodes en matière de comptabilité et de gestion financière pour faciliter l'observation de la loi et des exigences relatives aux rapports financiers.

Spanish

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Record 5 1995-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industry-Government Relations (Econ.)
CONT

Principles in government accounting are generally statements of accepted practices that have value in complying with the legislation under which the government operates. Over the years, the Government of Canada has developed accounting, financial management and reporting policies and practices which facilitate compliance with legislation and other financial reporting requirements.

Key term(s)
  • financial management reporting policies

French

Domaine(s)
  • Relations de l'industrie avec l'État (Écon.)
CONT

La comptabilité publique repose sur des principes comptables généralement reconnus qui ont à la foi une valeur pragmatique et pratique et qui sont conformes à la législation régissant les opérations gouvernementales. Au fil des années, le gouvernement du Canada a élaboré de nombreuses conventions et méthodes en matière de comptabilité et de gestion financière pour faciliter l'observation de la loi et des exigences relatives aux rapports financiers.

Key term(s)
  • conventions en matière de gestion financière

Spanish

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Record 6 1995-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
  • Accounting
CONT

Principles in government accounting are generally statements of accepted practices that have value in complying with the legislation under which the government operates. Over the years, the Government of Canada has developed accounting, financial management and reporting policies and practices which facilitate compliance with legislation and other financial reporting requirements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
  • Comptabilité
CONT

La comptabilité publique repose sur des principes comptables généralement reconnus qui ont à la fois une valeur pragmatique et pratique et qui sont conformes à la législation régissant les opérations gouvernementales. Au fil des années, le gouvernement du Canada a élaboré de nombreuses conventions et méthodes en matière de comptabilité et de gestion financière pour faciliter l'observation de la loi et des exigences relatives aux rapports financiers.

Spanish

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Record 7 1989-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Accounting
CONT

[The modified consolidation method] is identical to the consolidation method except that the accounting principles of government enterprises are not adjusted to conform with those of the government. Instead, their accounting principles are incorporated into a single set of accounting policies for government financial statements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité publique

Spanish

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