Learners working towards this course will be working within a Public Sector environment, specialising in Public Finance Management and Administration, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to one's job. This course will also add value to public officials who are seeking to develop a career pathway towards becoming an accomplished public finance management and administration specialist.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

·  Demonstrating an understanding of accounting principles and reporting requirements and nature of functions in the public sector
·  Using accounting techniques and approaches to process financial information
·  Applying end of period accounting procedures in the preparation of financial statements
·  Applying procedures necessary for control over cash transactions and balances
·  Utilising procedures for reporting and recording accounts receivables
·  Utilising procedures for recording and reporting on liabilities in the public sector