PFT721 Governmental Accounting

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
PUBLIC FINANCE (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION)
Code PFT721
Name Governmental Accounting
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Term Fall and Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. İLTER ÜNLÜKAPLAN
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the theoretical foundations, legislative applications, and relationship with international standards of the Government Accounting system within the framework of public financial management, and to gain the competence to analyze accounting records, reporting, and auditing processes in public administrations from a holistic perspective.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the theoretical foundations, legislative applications, and relationship with international standards of the Government Accounting system within the framework of public financial management, and to gain the competence to analyze accounting records, reporting, and auditing processes in public administrations from a holistic perspective.

Course Precondition

No prerequisites

Resources

Dağ, Ö. (2019). Merkezi yönetim için devlet muhasebesi. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi.

Notes

5018 sayılı Kamu Mali Yönetimi ve Kontrol Kanunu 6085 sayılı Sayıştay Kanunu Genel Yönetim Muhasebe Yönetmeliği Devlet Muhasebesi Hesap Planı Merkezi Yönetim Muhasebe Yönetmeliği Mahalli İdareler Bütçe ve Muhasebe Yönetmeliği Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumları Bütçe ve Muhasebe Yönetmeliği Kamu İdarelerince Hazırlanacak Mali Tabloların Düzenlenmesine İlişkin Esaslar


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It explains the conceptual framework, theoretical structure, and fundamental principles of the government accounting system.
LO02 It analyzes the international accounting systems used in government accounting by comparing them with Turkish practices.
LO03 Applies the accounting record-keeping system used in public institutions in practice, within the framework of the journal system and chart of accounts.
LO04 It evaluates the operation of central government accounting and the logic behind the accounts in accordance with General Government Accounting Standards and relevant legislation.
LO05 Analyzes and interprets public financial reporting processes, year-end procedures, and the process of reporting to the Court of Auditors.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the fundamental concepts, theories, and principles of public finance and evaluate these concepts within the framework of economic policies. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyze the structure, sources, and economic impacts of public revenues and expenditures. 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehend the budget processes, principles of fiscal discipline, and the theoretical foundations of public debt management. 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret the structure, types, and impacts of tax systems on economic growth using factual data.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Analyzes the economic and social effects of public finance policies. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops solution proposals for real world scenarios of public finance policies. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Conducts independent research in the field of public finance.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Learns current developments and new approaches in the field of public finance independently. 5
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Critically evaluate the knowledge in the field of public finance. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicate effectively with stakeholders on public finance issues.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Present fiscal policy proposals clearly and persuasively in written/verbal form. 1
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Designs public finance policies within the framework of ethical principles. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Ensures effective use of public resources in line with fiscal sustainability objectives. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The Concept of Governmental Accounting Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Theoretical Structure of Governmental Accounting Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 International Accounting Systems in Governmental Accounting Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Basic Concepts of Governmental Accounting Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Basic Principles of Governmental Accounting Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Journal System and Ledger Entries in Governmental Accounting Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Charts of Accounts in Governmental Accounting Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 General Government Accounting Standards, Rules, and Application Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Scope of Central Governmental Accounting Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Operation of Accounts in Central Government Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Accounting Period, Period-End Transactions, Period-Beginning Transactions, and Management Period Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Submission of Public Administration Accounts to the Court of Accounts and Document Retention Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Financial Reporting in Governmental Accounting-I Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Financial Reporting in Governmental Accounting-II Reading the relevant sections of the sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 154
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,16
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 04.05.2026 02:00