Paul Mason

About Paul Mason

Paul Mason is CIPFA’s assistant director for professional standards and central government

WGA: the whole truth?

15 July 2011 | Paul Mason

Publication of the Whole of Government Accounts is a remarkable achievement, but the new transparency requires robust data and an understanding of context Read more

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Gold standards, by Paul Mason

11 March 2010 | Paul Mason

Implementing new financial reporting codes will not be all downhill for councils, but they are nearing the end of the run Read more...

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Are we there yet? By Paul Mason

6 November 2009 | Paul Mason

The road to International Financial Reporting Standards is a long one but we are getting much nearer to the destination Read more...

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Countdown to IFRS

13 March 2009 | Paul Mason

When International Financial Reporting Standards come into full effect in 2010/11, local authorities will have to include a balance sheet of the position at April 1, 2009. An early start is essential Read more

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