Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; About the author; List of figures, tables, and boxes; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 2 Financial accounting; 3 Management accounting; 4 Financial management; 5 Business change management; 6 Public finance; 7 Financial...

1. The context of managing public money -- 2. Public sector budgeting -- 3. Taxation and other sources of income -- 4. Controlling income and expenditure -- 5. Costing and project appraisal -- 6. Partnerships and contracts -- 7. Measuring performance and value for money -- 8. Accountability and...

"The impact of the global financial crisis on government funds has been significant, with squeezed budgets having to satisfy ever-increasing demands for public services. Managers working in the public sector are confronted daily with targets and demands that are often set in confusing accounting...