Public Schools Accounting and Financial Statements Requirements 2026

Price:
R598.00 (VAT Incl.)
Level:
Accounting Professionals
Sub-level:
Accounting
Lecturer:
Tristan David-Crewe White
Duration:
120 Minutes
Additionals:
   CPD Assessment
   Certificate

Lesson Outline


Public Schools are required to compile financial statements annually.

Three key decisions the compiler has to make:

  • What reporting / accounting framework should we adopt, e.g. IFRS or SMEs or MEC Guidelines?
  • Does the South African Schools Act restrict how certain transactions are treated?
  • Who is allowed to compile the AFS of a public school?

Join us as we help you make informed decisions.

  • Discuss the 2024 BELA ACT amendments that affect the finance, budgeting and accounting requirements in the South African Schools Act
  • Break down the SA Schools Act requirements that affect the accounting transactions that end up in the financial statements
  • Provide guidance on what financial reporting frameworks are available when preparing financial statements, including discussion of what constitutes MEC Guidelines
  • Work through the National Guideline accounting framework available to public schools
  • Clarify who is permitted to compile AFS.