The Solihull study

Article Abstract:

The implementation of a new capital accounting system in local government was not enthusiastically received by members of Solihull MDC due to concerns about valuation and accountancy costs. The suggestion that Solihull conduct a study of capital accounting implementation under the auspices of the Chartered Institute for Public Finance and Accountancy likewisemet a lukewarm response. Despite the initial hesitation, a cost-effective solution for the pilot study was agreed upon and initial results of its implementation seem to point to benefits.

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Municipal accounting in Sweden

Article Abstract:

Sweden's local authorities have a significant societal role. Constitutionallyempowered to raise revenue through income taxes, local authorities are responsible for the welfare of their areas. Faced with the challenges of the future, Swedish local authorities are resorting to reforms in accounting principles. The most striking of these changes being adopted is that local authorities are now using private sector accounting principles. This change is seen as a means for local authorities to keep track of expenditures and how these are financed.

Sweden, Economic policy

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Capital accounting interim report

Article Abstract:

The Institute Council of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy deferred its final decision on the capital accounting system being planned for local authorities. This move was made so that the Capital Accounting Working Group could propose a much simpler and cost-effective implementation of the plan. Progress regarding the extant issues of the capitalaccounting system being planned is reported.

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