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IFRS & Financial Reporting Standards

IFRS & Financial Reporting Standards

1 Weeks
Professional Level
Certificate Included
Course Content

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CityDatePriceStatus
TunisTunis
September 14, 2026
€4,400
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ParisFrance
September 17, 2026
€4,900
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DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
September 22, 2026
€4,400
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GenevaSwitzerland
September 26, 2026
€4,900
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IstanbulTurkey
October 7, 2026
€4,400
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LondonUnited Kingdom
October 8, 2026
£4,800
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SingaporeSingapore
October 9, 2026
€5,100
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Kuala LumpurMalaysia
October 21, 2026
€4,800
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AmsterdamNetherlands
November 4, 2026
€4,900
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LisbonPortugal
November 7, 2026
€4,800
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Course Information

Duration

1 Weeks

Category

Treasury & Finance

Level

Professional Level

Certificate

Included

INTRODUCTION

Financial reporting is one of the most critical foundations of corporate accountability, investment analysis, regulatory oversight, and organizational credibility. In today’s global business environment, organizations are expected to produce financial statements that are transparent, consistent, comparable, and aligned with recognized reporting standards. IFRS provides a common financial language that enables investors, lenders, regulators, executives, and other stakeholders to understand business performance across markets and industries. This course introduces participants to the practical structure, principles, and application of IFRS and financial reporting standards in a professional setting. It focuses not only on technical accounting treatment but also on the reasoning, judgment, documentation, and disclosures required for reliable reporting. Participants will examine key financial statements, recognition and measurement concepts, assets, liabilities, revenue, leases, financial instruments, consolidation issues, and disclosure practices. The course is designed to transform reporting knowledge into practical capability through examples, case discussions, and structured analysis. It is particularly valuable for professionals who participate in preparing, reviewing, auditing, analyzing, or approving financial reports. By developing a deeper understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards, participants can contribute to stronger governance, better financial decisions, and improved stakeholder trust.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants will achieve the following objectives by this course:

  • Understand the core principles and framework of IFRS-based financial reporting.
  • Interpret key financial statements using international financial reporting concepts.
  • Apply recognition and measurement rules to common accounting transactions.
  • Analyze revenue recognition requirements and their impact on financial performance.
  • Evaluate the accounting treatment of assets, liabilities, leases, and provisions.
  • Identify disclosure requirements that improve transparency and reporting quality.
  • Assess the role of professional judgment in applying financial reporting standards.
  • Recognize common financial reporting errors, risks, and compliance challenges.
  • Strengthen the ability to review financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Connect IFRS reporting practices with business decisions, governance, and stakeholder confidence.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program targets a professional audience seeking to improve knowledge and skills:

  • Finance managers responsible for reporting accuracy and financial statement oversight.
  • Accountants involved in preparing IFRS-based financial records and disclosures.
  • Auditors reviewing financial statements, controls, estimates, and compliance evidence.
  • Financial analysts interpreting statements for performance, valuation, and risk assessment.
  • Controllers supervising reporting cycles, closing processes, and accounting judgments.
  • Compliance officers monitoring financial reporting obligations and regulatory expectations.
  • Budgeting and planning professionals using reported figures for decision support.
  • Executives seeking stronger understanding of financial reporting implications.
  • Investment professionals evaluating organizations through reliable financial information.
  • Professionals transitioning into accounting, finance, audit, or reporting leadership roles.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1: Foundations of IFRS and Financial Reporting

  • Purpose and importance of international financial reporting standards.
  • Structure of IFRS and the financial reporting environment.
  • Conceptual framework and qualitative characteristics of useful information.
  • Elements of financial statements and recognition principles.
  • Measurement bases used in financial reporting decisions.
  • Materiality, relevance, faithful representation, and comparability.
  • Role of professional judgment in applying reporting standards.
  • Overview of complete financial statement components.

Day 2: Financial Statements, Presentation, and Disclosures

  • Statement of financial position structure and classification.
  • Statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income.
  • Statement of changes in equity presentation requirements.
  • Cash flow statement classifications and reporting methods.
  • Notes to financial statements and disclosure objectives.
  • Accounting policies, estimates, and correction of errors.
  • Going concern assessment and reporting implications.
  • Practical review of statement presentation quality.

Day 3: Recognition and Measurement of Key Transactions

  • Revenue recognition principles and performance obligations.
  • Accounting for property, plant, equipment, and depreciation.
  • Intangible assets recognition, amortization, and impairment indicators.
  • Inventory measurement, cost formulas, and net realizable value.
  • Provisions, contingent liabilities, and contingent assets.
  • Employee benefits and related reporting considerations.
  • Leases from lessee and lessor perspectives.
  • Impairment testing and recoverable amount assessment.

Day 4: Advanced Reporting Areas and Financial Instruments

  • Classification and measurement of financial assets.
  • Classification and measurement of financial liabilities.
  • Fair value concepts and valuation considerations.
  • Expected credit loss model and impairment requirements.
  • Foreign currency transactions and translation principles.
  • Income taxes and deferred tax accounting concepts.
  • Business combinations and consolidation reporting overview.
  • Related party disclosures and reporting transparency.

Day 5: Practical Application, Analysis, and Reporting Quality

  • Financial reporting case studies and applied exercises.
  • Identifying common IFRS reporting errors and weaknesses.
  • Reviewing disclosures for completeness, clarity, and compliance.
  • Linking reported figures to financial analysis and decisions.
  • Assessing reporting risks and internal control considerations.
  • Preparing management-ready reporting observations and recommendations.
  • Ethical considerations in financial reporting and disclosure.
  • Final practical assessment and professional action planning.

COURSE DURATION

Duration: 1 Weeks

The recommended duration for this course is five training days, delivered through classroom training, virtual instructor-led learning, or a blended format depending on organizational needs. Each day combines technical explanation, practical examples, guided discussions, financial statement review, reporting exercises, and applied case analysis to ensure participants can translate IFRS and financial reporting standards into workplace practice. The course may also be customized for specific industries, organizational reporting requirements, internal finance teams, audit departments, or executive development programs.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

The training will be delivered by a team of experts specialized in financial reporting, accounting standards, audit practice, financial analysis, and corporate governance, with practical experience in applying IFRS within professional and organizational environments. Instructors combine technical expertise with real-world reporting knowledge to help participants understand not only what the standards require, but also how to apply them with professional judgment, documentation discipline, disclosure awareness, and decision-making relevance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This course is ideal for finance, accounting, audit, reporting, analysis, compliance, and management professionals.

CONCLUSION

IFRS & Financial Reporting Standards is a high-value professional course for strengthening financial reporting competence and confidence. It helps participants understand international reporting principles and apply them effectively in real business situations. The course supports better reporting quality, stronger compliance, clearer disclosures, and improved financial decision-making. It is especially useful for professionals responsible for preparing, reviewing, analyzing, or approving financial statements. By completing the program, participants will be better prepared to contribute to transparent, reliable, and globally aligned financial reporting.

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