Virtual : Monetary and Financial Statistics - Introductory Course (MFS-I)

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Presented by the Statistics Department.
Provides an introduction to the compilation of monetary statistics covering the central bank (CB) and other depository corporations (ODCs) in accordance with international standards.
Course materials are based on the Monetary and Financial Statistics Manual and Compilation Guide (MFSMCG).
Topics covered:
- Principles of residency and sectorization of institutional units.
- Characteristics and types of financial instruments.
- Valuation principles and other accounting issues relevant to the compilation of monetary statistics.
- Defining characteristics of depository corporations (DCs), notably their role as money issuers.
- Main principles on which analysis of monetary and credit aggregates is based.
Instructional format:
- Lectures and exercises covering practical aspects of compiling monetary statistics.
- Emphasis on use of financial statements for filling out standardized report forms (SRFs 1 SR and 2 SR).
- Derivation of respective surveys for the CB, ODCs, and the consolidated DCs sector.
- Participants should be prepared to ask questions and discuss challenges related to MFS compilation practices.
Note: The course is an abbreviated version of the longer, introductory MFS course traditionally offered by STA in-person.

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

Compile monetary statistics (sectoral balance sheets and surveys) for the CB, ODC, and DC sectors according to the methodology recommended by the MFSMCG using the SRFs 1 SR and 2 SR.
Properly classify balance sheet accounts according to residency, counterpart sector, and type of financial instrument, and correctly apply valuation and other accounting principles.
Understand how the DCs survey and the main monetary and credit aggregates support the analysis of monetary policy.