EFFECT OF ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IPSAS) IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OF DELTA STATE

Abstract

The study prompted by the inconsistent and contradictory findings from the previous studies; ranging from positive to negative, hence some authors are seeing it as a welcome development while others are having a contrary view to it. This study therefore, determined the effect of international public sector accounting standards (IPSAS) on Delta State ministry of finance with emphasis on accountability and, transparency among public officers in Delta State. Survey research design will be adopted. A sample of one hundred and eighty five (185) was drawn from a population of three hundred and forty three (343) staff from Delta State Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Data was obtained from questionnaire administered on the sample population. Data obtained was analyzed using five point likert’s scale and the formulated hypotheses were tested using regression analysis with aid of SPSS Version 20.0. From the analysis of the data the adoption of International public sector accounting standards leads to accountability and transparency among public officers in the ministry. Based on this, the study recommends that Nigerian government should provide the necessary requirements for full implementation and sustenance of IPSASs in the public sector if it is actually sincere and serious about tackling corruption in the country.