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Commonly used PULSAR Terms: English-Russian/Albanian/BCS translation
Publication | 2021
This document aims to help the PULSAR program beneficiaries and team members to use common terminology more consistently in preparation of PULSAR knowledge products in the future.
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PULSAR – Drivers of Public Sector Accounting Reforms
Publication | 2021
This study is a knowledge product of the World Bank developed under the Public Sector Accounting and Reporting (PULSAR) Program. The objective of this paper is to help governments which are implementing Public Sector Accounting (PSA) reforms to identify, consider, and nurture drivers of those reforms. The paper explores the types of key drivers of public sector reforms, discusses the main challenges and obstacles associated with those drivers, and shares case study experiences from selected countries in an effort to illuminate the way to improved efforts and results in PSA reforms.
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PULSAR Progress Reports
Report | 2019
PULSAR program produces regular reports to inform donors, participants and other stakeholders of how the programs are developing. These progress reports summarize the activities carried out under the program and outline how the experience gained will be used to improve the design of the next stages of the program.
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Strengthening fixed asset management through public sector accounting
Report | 2020
This PULSAR knowledge product elaborates mechanisms through which asset accounting may contribute to optimize fixed asset portfolios of governments by providing scientifically sound and practical answers to the following main questions:
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Tertiary accounting education reform in the Kyrgyz Republic
Report | 2020
The report was prepared as part of the implementation of KAREP’s Component 3 “Improving accountancy education, financial literacy, and use of financial information”. The report aims to assist universities improve their accounting education curricula. It analyzes existing university programs in accounting and auditing and makes recommendations to achieve closer alignment to the International Education Standards (IESs) and best practices, in particular by leveraging the World Bank Centre for Financial Reporting Reform’s accounting education activities.
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Regional Education Study for STAREP Countries
Publication | 2019
The study used a range of information sources and data developed, completed, or provided by representatives of STAREP countries and others involved in the STAREP Program to provide a comprehensive overview of accounting education programs and challenges in the six STAREP countries.
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Stocktaking of Public Sector Accounting and Reporting Environment in PULSAR Beneficiary Countries
Publication | 2020
This study is a knowledge product of the World Bank in cooperation with the Institute of Public Management from Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), developed under the Public Sector Accounting and Reporting (PULSAR) Program. This study analyzes the Public Sector Accounting (PSA) environment of thirteen beneficiary countries of the PULSAR program by identifying strengths, challenges and opportunities within the PSA framework.
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Report on the Enhancement of Public Sector Financial Reporting (REPF) – Diagnostic Tool
Publication | 2019
The Report on the Enhancement of Public Sector Financial Reporting toolkit (REPF) was developed by the World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia region (ECA) to promote improvements in public sector financial management. To achieve meaningful and realistic public sector accounting reform it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of a country’s public sector accounting environment.
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Continuing Professional Development Programs for Accountants – Implementation Guide
Publication | 2018
This Guide seeks to assist professional accountancy organizations, government agencies, and other regulators involved with the critical responsibility of setting, implementing, and enforcing appropriate requirements in the area of Continuing Professional Development for Accountants and Auditors.
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Guide on Preparation for Private Equity: Can Venture Capital and Private Equity Work for You?
Publication | 2020
Access to finance is ranked as one of the constraints on businesses in the Western Balkans region Across the region, up to 99 percent of enterprises are small or medium-sized (SMEs). SMEs are a primary source of economic growth, innovation, and most importantly, job creation in the region. To attract funding from investors and grow their businesses successfully entrepreneurs need the necessary skills to become investment ready.
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