GRAP Accruals Accounting

In-house course

6.5 Hours
Attendance at this seminar will secure 6.5 hour/s verifiable CPD points including other professional bodies (SAICA, SAIBA, SAIT, SAIPA , ACCA, IACSA & IRBA).
TRISTAN DAVID-CREWE WHITE   tristan@probetatraining.co.za

The Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) standard was published by the Accounting Standards Board (ASB), in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

GRAP standard applies to public / government entities, and grasping its requirements is critical for accountants and departments in the public sector.

GRAP assists in identifying and recognising business transactions for accounting purposes, and the required reporting of those transactions in a set of financial statements

This one day training session focuses on:

  • Key requirements of GRAP standards dealing with accruals
  • Understanding how to apply key requirements using examples
  • Summarising presentation and disclosure requirements

The approach to each topic will be as follows:

  • Help you better identify when a particular standard / section is relevant to a transaction i.e., we’ll briefly consider scoping and definitions
  • Simplify recognition criteria
  • Clarify initial and subsequent measurement
  • Explain presentation and disclosure for financial reports and disclosure notes

Topics covered:

  • Accrual Basis of Accounting (GRAP 1)
  • Accrued Expenses (Payables)
  • Accrued Income (Receivables)
  • Provisions vs Accruals (GRAP 19)
  • Contingent liabilities (GRAP 19)
  • Contingent Assets (GRAP 19)

  • Audit partners
  • Ethics officers
  • Compliance officers