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Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Apply IFRS confidently to strengthen compliance, transparency, and financial governance

The Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course develops structured capability in applying IFRS principles to prepare, interpret, and present financial statements accurately, supporting regulatory compliance, sound governance, and informed financial decision-making.

Core Competencies:

IFRS Application
Financial Reporting
Compliance & Governance
Accounting Judgement

Course Schedule

02 - 06 Mar 2026

London

| $5950

23 - 27 Mar 2026

Dubai

| $5950

06 - 10 Apr 2026

London

| $5950

18 - 22 May 2026

London

| $5950

22 - 26 Jun 2026

Dubai

| $5950

03 - 07 Aug 2026

London

| $5950

14 - 18 Sep 2026

Dubai

| $5950

26 - 30 Oct 2026

Dubai

| $5950

23 - 27 Nov 2026

London

| $5950

28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027

Paris

| $5950

18 - 22 May 2026

Online

| $3950

30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026

Online

| $3950

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Introduction Key Learning Outcomes Training Methodology Who Should Attend? Outline

Introduction

International Financial Reporting Standards play a critical role in ensuring transparency, consistency, and comparability in financial reporting across global markets. Organisations operating in increasingly regulated and complex environments must ensure that financial statements are prepared in full compliance with IFRS while reflecting sound accounting judgement and governance practices. Inadequate understanding or application of IFRS can expose organisations to regulatory risk, misstatement, and reduced stakeholder confidence.

The Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course provides professionals with a comprehensive understanding of IFRS principles and their practical application. Participants develop the ability to account for transactions, prepare financial statements, and interpret disclosures in accordance with current IFRS requirements. The course emphasises applying standards to real organisational contexts, supporting compliance, improving financial reporting quality, and strengthening corporate governance and financial control.

Key focus areas include:

IFRS principles, scope, and regulatory context
Preparation and presentation of IFRS-compliant financial statements
Accounting treatment of assets, liabilities, and financial instruments
Application of IFRS to business combinations and group reporting

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course, participants will be able to:

Analyse IFRS principles and accounting policies applicable to their organisation
Prepare income statements and statements of financial position in line with IFRS
Evaluate and prepare cash flow statements in accordance with IFRS requirements
Apply IFRS standards to the accounting treatment of assets and impairments
Assess accounting implications of business combinations and strategic alliances
Strengthen financial reporting accuracy, compliance, and governance practices

Training Methodology

This Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course adopts a practical and application-focused learning approach centred on real accounting scenarios. Participants work through applied examples, case-based discussions, and structured analysis to translate IFRS requirements into effective reporting practices. Emphasis is placed on professional judgement, regulatory alignment, and producing compliant, decision-ready financial information.

Who Should Attend?

This Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course is ideal for:

Corporate accountants and financial reporting professionals
Financial controllers and finance managers
Management accountants and treasury officers
Internal, external, and financial auditors
Financial and investment analysts
Professionals involved in IFRS-based financial reporting and compliance

Course Outline

Day 1

The Role & Scope of IFRS

Establishing the case for IFRS
International accounting diversity
IFRS & US GAAP
The role & scope of IFRS & IAS
The IASB conceptual framework
IFRS, accounting concepts & policies

Day 2

The Presentation & Preparation of Financial Statements

The annual reports & financial statements
IAS 1 presentation of financial statements
Preparing the income statement
Preparing the statement of financial position
IAS & statement of cashflow
Notes & disclosures

Day 3

Accounting for Cash Flow & Financial Instruments

The importance of cash flow
Preparing a statement of cash flows in accordance with IFRS 7
Evaluating the cash flow
What are financial instruments & derivatives?
IFRS 7 financial instruments: Disclosures
IFRS 9 financial instruments

Day 4

Accounting for Assets

Tangible & intangible assets
IAS 16: Property, plant and equipment and Depletion, Depreciation & Amortisation (DD&A)
IAS 36: Impairment of assets
IFRS 13 fair value measurement
IAS 38: Intangible assets
IAS 2 inventories

Day 5

Accounting for Strategic Alliances & Business Combinations

Strategic alliances mergers & acquisitions
Goodwill
IFRS 3 business combinations
IFRS 10: Consolidated financial statements
IFRS 11: Joint arrangements
IFRS 12: Disclosure of interests on other entities

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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