New development: A prototype framework to assess the coverage of financial management topics in MPA/MPM programmes

The development of a prototype framework to support analyses of Master's of Public Administration (MPA) and Master's of Public Management (MPM) programmes is expected to significantly impact the field of public administration and management. These programmes play a crucial role in equipping current and future public administrators with the essential skills needed to effectively navigate the complexities of the public sector. To date, the debate about public sector accounting education misses vital cross-country analysis to understand the main differences between countries. Master's of Public Administration (MPA) and Master's of Public Management (MPM) programmes are expected to equip current and future public administrators with essential skills. Many scholars have analysed the consistency between public sector accounting education and the required competencies. While some studies gavce highlighted the need for including recent issues, others have identified more traditional approaches in educational practices. This new development article presents a prototype framework to support analyses of MPA/MPM programmes to address the current dearth of cross-country analysis in this area.