Can the International Public Sector Accounting Standard IPSAS 41 Financial Instruments help us in Australia?

Each year, the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) measures the timeliness and quality of public sector financial statements.

We report on the results of these measures to parliament.  

Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national commemorative occasions.

Long-term contracts need to be well managed, so agencies can realise the expected benefits.

A key element of effective audit committees is the existence of a strong and robust relationship with external audit.

Do you have internal controls in place to protect your entity or council against fraudulent email attempts?

Are you a public sector entity or local government about to participate in a performance audit? We’re here to help.

Do you have a peppercorn lease? Peppercorn leases are leases with nominal rent. This might be $1, or even as low as a peppercorn.

Regulatory compliance is an entity's adherence to laws, regulations, policies and guidelines relevant to its business processes.