Public Financial Management (CertPFM) |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

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.

Course Methodology

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

Course Objectives

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.

Target Audience

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

Target Competencies

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

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Public Finance Management
- Overview of public finance and the necessity of the public sector
- Understanding market failures and the provision of public and merit goods
- Key distinctions between public and private sectors
- Defining public financial management and public money
Module 2: Planning and Budgeting
- Government and the economy
- Policy-making
- Funding public services
- Budgeting
- Revenue management
- Budget execution strategy
Module 3: Budget Execution
- Budget execution cycle
- Project Management
- Cash planning
- Debt management
- Procurement
Module 4: Accounting and Reporting
- Accounting context
- Accounting procedures
- Accounting standards
- Preparing Financial Statements
Module 5: Audit, Governance and Oversight
- Audit Context
- Audit Standards
- Audit Procedures
- Other Types of Audit
- Governance model
- Ethical conduct

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

25 - 29 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

15 - 19 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

15 - 19 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

14 - 18 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

14 - 18 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

16 - 20 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

16 - 20 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

15 - 19 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

15 - 19 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

14 - 18 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

14 - 18 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900