Certificate in
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

This specialised training course on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) delivers a comprehensive and practical understanding of global financial reporting requirements. It incorporates the latest updates, including Sustainability Disclosure Standards IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 (issued in 2023), as well as IFRS 18 – Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements (issued in 2024 and effective from 1 January 2027).

The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course is designed to enhance both conceptual knowledge and hands-on accounting proficiency. Participants will develop the competence to properly record financial transactions and prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements, strengthening transparency, regulatory adherence, and governance standards within their organisations.

In addition, the training course can be aligned to organisational priorities, focusing on the IFRS standards most relevant to your sector and operational environment.

This International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course will explore:

• The purpose, authority, and application of IFRS, including IFRS S1 and IFRS S2
• Recent developments and the evolving global reporting landscape
• Fundamental accounting assumptions, principles, and policy choices
• Key IFRS standards impacting organisational reporting
• Best practices for preparing and presenting financial statements under IFRS

Upon completion of this International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course, participants will be able to:

• Interpret and apply IFRS accounting principles appropriately
• Prepare statements of profit or loss and financial position in line with IFRS 18 (effective 2027)
• Construct and analyse statements of cash flows
• Apply IFRS requirements in accounting for assets
• Account for business combinations and strategic arrangements in accordance with IFRS

This International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course is ideal for professionals involved in financial reporting and oversight, including:

• Corporate and Management Accountants
• Financial Controllers and Finance Managers
• Treasury and Investment Professionals
• Accounting personnel across payables, receivables, inventory, and fixed assets
• Internal, external, and government auditors
• Regulatory officials
• Financial and investment analysts

Participants to this Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the training course outline with the Tutor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training course methodology includes case studies relevant to your organisation, discussion, group work and interactive exercises and videos. These are designed to ensure delegates leave with transferable skills as well as up-to-date knowledge of international policies and procedures.

Organisations enrolling staff in this training course will benefit from:

• Stronger implementation of IFRS requirements in practice
• Improved compliance with updated international standards
• Increased awareness of sector-specific financial reporting challenges
• Enhanced governance and internal control practices
• Reduced financial and regulatory risk exposure
• More effective financial planning and strategic decision-making

Individuals attending this training course will gain:

• Expanded technical expertise in IFRS reporting
• Practical tools to improve performance in finance roles
• Greater confidence in interpreting and preparing financial statements
• Enhanced analytical and risk assessment capabilities
• Improved communication with colleagues across finance and operational departments
• Stronger positioning for career development and progression