Setting high professional standards for public services around the world

This report updates ACCA’s policy positions on a range of themes for public services.

Public sector standards

This report updates ACCA’s policy positions on a range of themes for public services.

It sets out ACCA’s policies for members, governments, employers and a wide range of external stakeholders with an interest in public services.

The report:

  • sets out criteria for achieving good governance that take into account both the ‘hard’ factors of systems, procedures and audit and the ‘soft’ factors relating to developing a strong ethical culture
  • sets out criteria for achieving effective public financial management
  • demonstrates the importance of the quality of information available (both financial and service delivery) to help inform decision-making
  • sets out criteria for effective performance management
  • highlights the relevant key skills for finance professionals.