COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Master advanced concepts related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Understand the key standards that govern IFRS.
- Apply IFRS principles to complex financial reporting scenarios.
- Analyse advanced financial statements effectively.
- Interpret disclosures within advanced financial statements.
- Address complex issues that arise in IFRS compliance.
- Tackle challenges associated with maintaining IFRS standards in practice.
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Senior Financial Accountants.
- Financial Reporting Managers.
- Auditors.
- Compliance Officers.
- CFOs.
- Finance Directors.
- Finance Professionals engaged in complex financial reporting.
DAY 1: Advanced IFRS Framework and Principles
- Comprehensive examination of the IFRS framework.
- Thorough exploration of the conceptual framework and its practical implications.
- In-depth understanding of the advanced principles that underpin IFRS standards.
- Comparison of IFRS with local GAAP - similarities and differences.
- Key obstacles in the practical application of IFRS principles.
DAY 2: Complex Financial Instruments (IFRS 9)
- Exploration of advanced topics related to financial instruments.
- Classification and evaluation of financial assets and liabilities.
- Assessment of impairment and expected credit losses according to IFRS 9.
- Hedge accounting and its practical applications.
- Real-world challenges and solutions in the implementation of IFRS 9.
DAY 3: Revenue Recognition (IFRS 15)
- Advanced principles of revenue recognition as per IFRS 15.
- In-depth examination of obligations arising from contracts.
- Timing and methods for revenue measurement.
- Effects on financial statements and required disclosures.
- Group activity.
DAY 4: Leases (IFRS 16)
- Advanced topics in lease accounting following IFRS 16.
- Accounting requirements for lessees and lessors.
- Evaluation and presentation of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets.
- Consequences for financial ratios and performance indicators.
- Implementation challenges and case studies.
DAY 5: Business Combinations and Consolidations (IFRS 3 and IFRS 10)
- Advanced principles related to business combinations under IFRS 3.
- Accounting for goodwill and costs associated with acquisitions.
- Consolidation principles as outlined in IFRS 10.
- Handling complex consolidation scenarios and necessary adjustments.
- Managing changes in ownership and partial disposals.
DAY 6: Fair Value Measurement (IFRS 13)
- In-depth principles governing fair value measurement.
- Establishing fair value in intricate situations.
- Valuation methods and required inputs.
- Disclosures associated with fair value assessments.
- Challenges encountered in fair value accounting.
DAY 7: Impairment of Assets (IAS 36)
- Advanced discussions on asset impairment topics.
- Identification and evaluation of impaired assets.
- Reversal of impairment losses and its implications.
- Complexities surrounding goodwill impairment.
- Case studies addressing asset impairment challenges.
DAY 8: Employee Benefits (IAS 19)
- Detailed exploration of employee benefits as per IAS 19.
- Accounting for defined benefit plans and other post-employment benefits.
- Evaluation and presentation of pension obligations.
- Effects on financial statements and actuarial estimates.
- Challenges and solutions in accounting for employee benefits.
DAY 9: Provisions, Contingent Liabilities, and Contingent Assets (IAS 37)
- Advanced understanding of provisions and contingent liabilities.
- Recognition, evaluation, and disclosure of provisions.
- Accounting practices for contingent assets and liabilities.
- Practical illustrations and case studies.
- Issues and challenges in applying IAS 37.
DAY 10: Recent Developments and Future Trends in IFRS
- Summary of recent modifications and updates in IFRS.
- Emerging trends and future directions in international financial reporting.
- Impact of new and forthcoming standards on financial reporting practices.
- Preparation for potential IFRS changes and updates.
- Resources and strategies for ongoing professional development.