John Crompton

“This book is a call for sensible change. It should be answered”

“Instead of trusting simple rules that embarrassed governments then change, we must confront reality. Governments do need to survive. But they must also do their job. Without using fuller accounts, they will fail”.

Martin Wolf, Chief Economic Commentator in the Financial Times

“Public Net Worth is a book with a mission: to get governments to overhaul their approach to public finance and accounting….focusing on net worth would at least force the government to ask the right questions about how best to improve the wealth of the nation – and not further immiserate the next generation”.

Simon Nixon, former Times Economic Commentator

“Public Net Worth is long overdue. It offers a vision for more sustainable public finances, through the implementation of accrual accounting and a focus on public sector balance sheets. This book presents a roadmap to more resilient governments, armed with the finance and accounting information needed to deliver more efficient and effective public services. It is a must-read for any PFM professional”.

Alex Metcalf, Head of Public Sector at ACCA