Public Finance Management

Author: C.B. Visser, P.W. Eriksen (South Africa) / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Public Financial Management Studies emerged with the practice of foreign administrative reforms and the development of traditional public financial management. Its emergence has provided a strong theoretical foundation for improving government management. Currently, research on Public Financial Management Studies in China is still in its early stages. Therefore, this book draws on advanced theories from developed Western countries, which holds significant theoretical and practical importance for constructing the framework of Public Financial Management Studies in China. This book is distinctive in its practicality and applicability, making it worth careful study. It introduces the changes in contemporary society and the new developments in public financial management during this process, such as performance management, responsibility accounting, and the implementation of medium-term expenditure plans, all of which are now in use. Readers can gain a wealth of cutting-edge theoretical knowledge from it. The book covers the full scope of public financial management at the central and provincial levels, with broad coverage and substantial content. At the same time, it is comprehensive, not only detailing the content of public financial management but also including theoretical knowledge from numerous disciplines such as accounting, financial management, and auditing. Therefore, this book can serve as a teaching material for public management majors while also being an excellent read for understanding knowledge in other fields. The book is closely tied to practice and is suitable for readers at all levels. The glossary at the end of the book can effectively help readers distinguish concepts and deepen their understanding.