AMMAN – HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of the Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA/Jordan), announced the release of the Arabic translated version of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) 2024 Handbook. This step aims to support the development of accounting practices in the public sector and enhance access to international standards in Arabic.
This publication serves as a comprehensive professional guide that includes the full set of pronouncements issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) related to financial reporting. It reflects the latest global developments in the field and contributes to enhancing transparency and the quality of financial reporting in government entities.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh noted that the new edition incorporates newly adopted standards issued by the IPSAS Board, including:
IPSAS (44): Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
IPSAS (45): Property, Plant, and Equipment
IPSAS (46): Measurement
IPSAS (47): Revenue
IPSAS (48): Transfer Expenses
IPSAS (49): Retirement Benefit Plans
Reporting Sustainability Program Information – Amendments to Recommended Practice Guidelines 1 and 3: Additional Non-Authoritative Guidance (issued May 2023)

These standards are effective from the dates specified within each standard and have resulted in consequential amendments to other related standards, which come into effect as defined therein.
The Handbook is designed for accountants, auditors, and professionals working in government entities, as well as academics and researchers. It provides an integrated reference that enhances the quality of financial reporting and supports informed decision-making based on accurate and reliable information.
It is worth noting that the Society seeks to advance the fields of accounting and management, along with their related principles applied across various professional services. It also aims to elevate the level of competence, practice, and professional conduct to the highest standards through its focus on accounting publications and continuous updates in the accounting and auditing professions.
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