Tier 4 Public Sector Reporting Requirements

This page includes the standards and guidance material for public sector (PS) entities that are permitted to prepare annual performance reports (also known as financial statements) in accordance with Tier 4 reporting requirements as issued by the XRB.

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Tier 4 (PS) Standard - Issued May 2023

Reporting Requirements for Tier 4 Public Sector Entities

This Standard is applicable for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024

Early application is permitted for accounting periods ending after 15 June 2023

Previous versions - PBE SFR-C (PS)

Tier 4: Public Benefit Entity Simple Format Reporting – Cash (Public Sector)

This Standard no longer applies for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024

Explanatory Guide (EG A1)

Tier 1, 2, 3 & 4: Guide to Application of the Accounting Standards Framework


Explanatory Guide (EG A2)

Tier 1, 2, 3 & 4: Overview of the Accounting Standard-setting Process


XRB A1 

Application of the Accounting Standards Framework

XRB A2

Meaning of Specified Statutory Size Thresholds