Implementation of accrual based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the local government authorities: A case of Dodoma region

A dissertation report submitted in partial/fulfillment of the requirement for award of Degree of Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (MSc. A & F) of Mzumbe University

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Auteur principal: Matekele, Charles K.
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spelling oai:null:123456789-14712024-10-16T10:43:20Z Implementation of accrual based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the local government authorities: A case of Dodoma region Matekele, Charles K. Accrual Based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Local Government Authorities Accounting& Auditing A dissertation report submitted in partial/fulfillment of the requirement for award of Degree of Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (MSc. A & F) of Mzumbe University This research examined the implementation of accrual-based IPSAS in the LGAs. The study adopted a survey design. Based on extant literature, a structured questionnaire was developed. Then a drop-and-pick method was employed to administer the survey instrument to accountants and auditors from LGAs in Dodoma region. We successfully obtained 150 useful responses and applied factor analysis to determine the factors and multiple regression. The first objective was to identify the factors which influence implementation of accrual based IPSAS in the LGAs. According to factor analysis performed, 15 factors were identified as the factors influencing implementation of accrual-based IPSAS. Such factors include staff experience, understanding and skills, in-house training necessity, involvement of professional accountants with high ethical conducts and hope for future business opportunities including attraction of development partners. The study also examined how the identified factors affect implementation of accrual-based IPSAS in the LGAs. Our findings show that staff experience, in-house training necessity, understanding and skills, involvement of professional accountants and publication of financial statements with the standardized format; significantly influence implementation of accrual-based IPSAS in the LGAs. Other factors like sanctions by regulatory authorities, pressure from development partners and adequate implementation policies were also reported to have a significant impact. Finally, the study examined the influences of demographic factors in implementation of accrual-based IPSAS in the LGAs. Gender, professional qualification and education level were found to have a positive significant influence while age and number of years of service in the LGAs had a negative impact in the implementation of accrual-based IPSAS in the LGAs. We recommend further studies to examine an alternative way of measuring accrual based IPSAS implementation. In addition, since this research involved 7 LGAs in Dodoma out of 185 found in Tanzania Mainland, further studies should take into account the rest of the LGAs in Tanzania and abroad Private 2024-10-16T10:43:17Z 2024-10-16T10:43:17Z 2018 Thesis APA https://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/1471 en application/pdf Mzumbe University
spellingShingle Accrual Based
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
Local Government Authorities
Accounting& Auditing
Matekele, Charles K.
Implementation of accrual based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the local government authorities: A case of Dodoma region
title Implementation of accrual based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the local government authorities: A case of Dodoma region
title_full Implementation of accrual based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the local government authorities: A case of Dodoma region
title_fullStr Implementation of accrual based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the local government authorities: A case of Dodoma region
title_full_unstemmed Implementation of accrual based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the local government authorities: A case of Dodoma region
title_short Implementation of accrual based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the local government authorities: A case of Dodoma region
title_sort implementation of accrual based international public sector accounting standards ipsas in the local government authorities a case of dodoma region
topic Accrual Based
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
Local Government Authorities
Accounting& Auditing
url https://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/1471
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