Discuss: How have government accounting evolved since independence in St. Kitts & Nevis? How has this country managed its debt over the last two decades? Brief history of the country. • Definition of government accounting • Features of good government accounting and how these apply or do not apply in the country. • The legislation governing accounting in that country. • Budgetary process • How has the accounting system improved or deteriorated over the years? • Debt management strategies implemented or lack thereof over the years. • Recommendations on how government accounting may be improved. • Recommendations on how debt-management may be improved.
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