Certified in International Financial Reporting Standards
A professional certification designed to equip learners with comprehensive knowledge and practical competency in applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The course prepares participants to interpret, prepare, and analyse IFRS-compliant financial statements used by global corporations, auditors, regulators, and financial analysts.
Learners gain mastery in IFRS principles, recognition and measurement rules, financial statement presentation, consolidation, revenue, financial instruments, disclosures, and implementation of IFRS across industries. The course aligns fully with IASB standards.
Module 1: Introduction to IFRS & Global Financial Reporting
Explains the purpose, evolution, and global adoption of IFRS. Covers the role of the IASB, benefits of IFRS, and differences between IFRS and local GAAP.
Module 2: IFRS Conceptual Framework & Presentation of Financial Statements
Covers fundamental accounting concepts, qualitative characteristics of financial information, elements of financial statements, and IFRS presentation requirements (IAS 1).
Module 3: IFRS for Assets – Recognition, Measurement & Impairment
Explores IAS standards relating to PPE, intangible assets, inventories, investment property, biological assets, and impairment testing under IAS 36.
Module 4: IFRS for Liabilities, Provisions & Employee Benefits
Covers financial liabilities, provisions, contingent liabilities, deferred tax, employee benefits (IAS 19), leases (IFRS 16), and long-term obligations.
Module 5: Revenue Recognition, Financial Instruments & Complex Transactions
Explains IFRS 15 (revenue from contracts with customers), IFRS 9 (financial instruments), classification, measurement, expected credit loss models, and hedging concepts.
Module 6: Consolidated Financial Statements, Joint Arrangements & Business Combinations
Covers IFRS 10 (Consolidation), IFRS 3 (Business combinations), IFRS 11 (Joint arrangements), associates (IAS 28), non-controlling interests, and goodwill.
Module 7: IFRS Disclosures, Reporting Transparency & Professional Judgement
Focuses on required disclosures, fair value measurement (IFRS 13), significant estimates and judgements, segment reporting, and improving transparency.
Module 8: IFRS Application, First-Time Adoption & Practical Case Studies
Covers IFRS 1 (First-time adoption), transition from local GAAP, implementation challenges, industry case studies, and exam-standard IFRS problem-solving.
IFRS principles, structure, and international reporting requirements
Application of IFRS Conceptual Framework in financial reporting
Recognition and measurement rules for assets and liabilities
Revenue and financial instruments accounting under IFRS 15 & IFRS 9
Preparation of consolidated and group financial statements
IFRS disclosure requirements and professional judgement
Techniques for transitioning to IFRS from local standards
Real-world application of IFRS through practical case studies
Professional accountants and auditors
Financial reporting officers and controllers
Compliance and regulatory professionals
Analysts in finance, banking, and investment sectors
Graduates pursuing accounting and audit careers
Professionals transitioning to IFRS-based reporting roles
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