Government Finance Statistics

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Government Finance Statistics - Fundamental (GFS)

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Session No.: CE 26.03

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Date: January 12-23, 2026 (2 weeks)

Delivery Method: In-person Training

Primary Language: English

Interpretation Language: Arabic

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Target Audience

Officials whose main responsibility is compilating and disseminating fiscal statistics.

Qualifications

Participants are expected to have a degree in economics, public financial management or statistics, or equivalent experience.

Course Description

This course, presented by the Statistics Department, focuses on both the conceptual framework of government finance statistics (GFS) as presented in the IMF's Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014 (GFSM 2014) and on practical aspects of data compilation. Basic concepts, accounting principles, and detailed classifications are dealt with in the context of the GFSM 2014 methodology, which is harmonized with the System of National Accounts (SNA 2008). The course examines GFS coverage and accounting rules (including accrual accounting), valuation, classification, debt, balance sheets, and the sources and methods used for compiling the statistics. It also deals with reporting data to the IMF. Central to the course is a series of case studies.

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Course Objectives

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

Explain the basic concepts, definitions, and accounting principles in the integrated GFS framework.
Classify basic government flows and stock positions according to GFSM 2014 and compile the relevant GFS statements and tables.
Apply general principles to classify an entity in the public sector and in relevant subsectors, such as the general government and public corporations.

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