01 February 2012 edition of LG "Debits & Credits" (Qld)

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The February 2012 edition of LG "Debits & Credits" (Qld) was issued on the 6th of February, 2012.

CONTENTS this Issue:

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

At the Qld Local Government Industry:
1.1 Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal Report 2011 released!

1.2 Bulletin 25/11 - Changes to provisions relating to registers of interests

1.3 Bulletin 26/11 - Circumstances where the establishment of Disaster / Community Funds create a controlled entity

1.4 Bulletin 01/12 - Major policy decisions relating to the restoration of essential public assets during the local government caretaker period

At a National Level:
1.5 Latest news from the AASB.

On the World Stage:
All quiet for now…but not likely to last !!

2. Best Practice Guide

Long Term Financial Plans - what should be in them, what should Councils be getting out of them & how they should put Finance Professionals back on the "Decision Table" !

3. Question & Answer (Q&A) Section

Writing off the WDV of Infrastructure Assets (at at 30/6) that have been replaced during the year.

4. Did you know ?!

Public Access Requirements to your Council's Financial Documents...a refresher!
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