Information Package

Program of Accounting and Financial Management

TBF455

GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING

Course Code
TBF455
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define government accounting and explain its role and significance in public financial management.
  2. Describe the accounting transactions that occur in a public institution during an accounting period and the tools used in these transactions.
  3. Identify the differences between government accounting and commercial accounting practices.
  4. Explain the differences between the accrual-based government accounting system and the cash-based government accounting system.
  5. Define the functions of account classes, account groups, and accounts in the Uniform Chart of Accounts.
  6. Identify appropriate accounts within the Uniform Chart of Accounts and record financial transactions accordingly.
  7. Carry out year-end procedures related to budget accounts and operating result accounts and report the operational outcomes.
  8. Arrange and interpret the balance sheet, income statement, and budget implementation results of any public institution.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course explores government accounting, its link to commercial and national accounting, and key systems like Kameral, Schneider, Constant, and Logismography. The course covers global and Turkish developments, legal frameworks, public procurement law, Treasury operations, and month- and year-end procedures, focusing on challenges and solutions in Turkish government accounting.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The significance of public accounting in public financial management
2nd Week Historical developments in public accounting
3rd Week Introduction to public accounting and related legislation in Turkiye
4th Week Introduction to the accounts of public administrations under central management: balance sheet accounts
5th Week Introduction to the accounts of public administrations under central management: operational accounts
6th Week Introduction to the accounts of public administrations under central management: budget accounts
7th Week Financial reporting under the general government accounting regulations
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Financial reporting under the general government accounting regulations: balance sheet, budget implementation results, and operational results
10th Week Balance sheet, budget implementation results, and operational results
11th Week Differences between accrual-based and cash-based public accounting systems
12th Week Fundamental differences between public accounting and commercial accounting
13th Week International regulations in public accounting
14th Week International regulations in public accounting
Recommended or Required ReadingDişli, M., Aydın, B., & İpek, M. (2010). Merkezi yönetim muhasebesi (Updated 4th ed.). Ankara.

Yıldırım, Z., & Çetinkaya, Ö. (2006). Devlet muhasebesi. Ekin Kitabevi.

Kerimoğlu, B., Kızılkaya, E., Kulaksız, H., Hastürk, M., Gülşen, H., & Karaaslan, E. (2006). Tahakkuk esaslı devlet muhasebesi. Güncel Mevzuatı Araştırma ve Eğitim Derneği.

Sipahi, B., Yanık, S., & Topal, C. (2007). Devlet muhasebesi. Nobel Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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