11 December 2011 edition of LG "Debits & Credits"

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The December 2011 edition of LG "Debits & Credits" was issued on the 5th of December, 2011.

CONTENTS this Issue:

1. Current Issues in “all things accounting and Local Government”

At the NSW Local Government Industry:
1.1 Dates to Remember This Month and Next for NSW Councils…
1.2 NSW DLG Circulars to note
1.3 Latest news from the NSW LGFP’s.
1.4 Latest news from IPART - NSW

At a National Level:
All quiet…

On the World Stage:
1.5 Latest news from IFAC.

2. A "potpourri" of Financial Management Issues

2.1 Reporting Council's "Budget Results" by Fund.
2.2 An annual "Statement on Council's finances" !?
2.3 Maturing Loans as a source of future funding !?
2.4 Capital Expenditure Requirements - 12 months on !!

3. Best Practice Guide

Our goal is to publish at least four (4) Best Practice Guides across each subscription year.

Our first two topics for 2012 will be:

- Our SRV Ready Reckoner & IPART determination check list (Jan 2012)
- Is debt a dirty word in Local Government (& how much is too much) !? (Feb 2012)

4. This Edition’s Question & Answer

Where are we at with Fair Valuations for the 11/12 YE !?

5. LGS…on the move & coming to your inboxes

5.1 LG Solutions will be getting out & about in 2012
5.2 Introducing our weekly LG Solutions LTFP email

6. LG Solutions – our "GL Auto Update" Option 4 YE Template choice
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