By Belize Live News Staff: The Government of Belize is advancing transparency and accountability in public finances through the successful rollout of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Certification Programme within the Treasury Department.
The initiative is designed to strengthen public financial management by improving the quality and reliability of government financial reporting. IPSAS standards are internationally recognized and allow for clearer reporting of assets, liabilities, and long-term obligations, giving a more accurate picture of a country’s financial position.
The IPSAS–ACCA capacity-building programme was developed jointly by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Belize’s Treasury Department following Belize’s participation in the FOCAL 2024 forum held in El Salvador.
Launched in April 2025, the programme used a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual learning. It included six months of instruction followed by the ACCA IPSAS Certificate exam. A total of 22 Treasury officers, including the Accountant General, took part. The instructional phase ended in October 2025, and participants sat the examination in December 2025.
