01 February 2013 edition of LG "Debits & Credits" (Qld)

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The February 2013 edition of LG "Debits & Credits" (Qld) was issued on the 4th of February, 2013.

CONTENTS this Issue:

1. Current Issues in “all things accounting and financial management”

At the Qld Local Government Industry:

1.1 Dates to remember this month and next for Qld Councils.

1.2 The Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal Report 2012 released!

1.3 An updated Councillor Resource Kit issued by the DLG to support local government legislative amendments.

1.4 The new Local Government Regulation 2012 is now applicable!

At a National Level:

1.5 Latest news from the AASB.

1.6 Public Sector PP&E Valuation & Depreciation Manual – CPA Australia

On the World Stage:

1.7 Latest news from the IASB – uncluttering the YE Financial Reports.


2. Accounting for the provision of Community Loans

Not just as easy as Dr. Receivables & Cr. Bank !!


3. Best Practice Guide

Our goal is to publish at least four (4) Best Practice Guides & Contemporary Issues across the 2013 year.

Next month will see us issuing a revision of our Fees & Charges Best Practice Guide.

4. Question & Answer (Q&A) Section

Implications from changing Council’s Capitalisation Policy.


5. LG Solutions Update

5.1 Our Fees & Charges Register goes “LIVE”

5.2 LTFP (V4)
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