Course detail

Certified in International Financial Reporting Standards

 

Course Description

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.

Details

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

Sign up today

Start your journey to expertise today