Review of international developments in public sector accounting with a look at developments in Uzbekistan

Public sector accounting has undergone many changes. From changes in the methods used by governments to the implementation of international standards for transparency and performance improvement. Examining the experiences of other countries (both developed and developing) in this regard will lead to better understanding and appropriate decision making. On the other hand, differentiating methods and principles in private sector accounting creates a redoubled effort to uniformize and assimilate public sector accounting principles in international approaches. This article examines the approach of Uzbekistan, as well as some international developments regarding the principles used in public sector accounting. Creating a unique legal basis for the public sector in the process of implementing the government budget, creating and coordinating the mechanism of localization of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) to improve accounting and reporting practices, are some of the things that are seriously pursued in this country. Although many countries continue to use the cash or adjusted basis in the public sector, it seems that the growing trend in public sector accounting is towards accrual accounting, which is used globally. Governments are often advised to use the IPSAS framework based on International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to reap the benefits of its international recognition and acceptance.