YONGGIL CHO
National Accounting Handbook for Practical Compilation is a comprehensive guide to the practical compilation of national accounts based on the framework of the 2025 System of National Accounts (2025 SNA).The handbook provides detailed guidance on the compilation and balancing of Supply and Use Tables (SUTs), the sequence of economic accounts, volume and real measures, quarterly national accounts, capital stock and capital services, and the transformation of SUTs into input-output tables for economic analysis. It also covers GDP rebasing, benchmarking techniques, deflation methods, interindustry analysis, and the practical application of the RAS method.A distinctive feature of the handbook is its strong emphasis on practical implementation. Complex concepts and methodologies are explained through worked numerical examples and step-by-step compilation procedures drawn from extensive professional experience in national accounts compilation and statistical capacity building.Written primarily for national accounts compilers in national statistical offices, central banks, and international organizations, the handbook serves as both a practical reference manual and a training resource. It is particularly relevant for developing countries seeking to strengthen their national accounts systems in accordance with internationally recommended standards.Covering the full spectrum of the core national accounts framework, this handbook provides a valuable resource for statisticians, economists, researchers, and policymakers engaged in the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of national accounts statistics.
