Certificate in IFRS 9 - International Financial Reporting Standards 9 & Expected Credit Loss

Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth analysis, application methodology and strategy for implementing IFRS 9 on financial instruments, including hedge accounting and the treatment for expected credit loss.

Delegates will focus on implementation issues and challenges and discuss case studies on practical application of the standard. You will have an understanding on “what was” and “what will be” in the world of accounting for financial instruments.

IASB has published the new standard on financial instruments – IFRS 9. This standard replaces IAS 39. Amendments have been made in the classification and measurement of financial assets and a new model for impairment has been introduced. Hedge accounting is also challenging to implement. This course will help to clarify these issues and help you to get ready to plan your strategy for the transition to the modified standard.

Benefits Of Attending

• Learn how to implement the financial reporting standards on financial instruments – IFRS 9
• Understand the classification and measurement methodology for financial assets and financial liabilities
• Comprehend the expected credit loss model and how to implement it in your organisation
• Grasp the concept of hedge accounting
• Identify the changes and their impact on financial statements
• Develop a plan to move to the updated standard

Who Should Attend

This well-researched course will benefit executives who are responsible for the finance and accounting functions in their organisation. Finance Directors, Head of Finance, Chief Finance Officers, Accounts Managers, Accountants, Auditors, and Analysts will find the course particularly useful. Organisations consider this course as a great opportunity to train their young officers in the complexities of accounting in the industry.

About the CPE Credits

A maximum 24 of CPE credits can be earned in the field of Accounting – 24 (subject to attendance and evaluation criteria).

• Programme Level: Advanced
• Compulsory Requirements for Instructional Delivery for Virtual Participants
• Course Prerequisite: A practical understanding of accounting standards
• Advanced Preparation: None

Certification Criteria

You must meet two criteria to be eligible for an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion:

• Satisfactory attendance: You must attend all sessions of the course. If, for any reason, you miss more than 2 hours of the course sessions, you will not be eligible to sit the course assessment
• Successful completion of the course assessment: Assessments will be ongoing and based on in-class participation and activities

Delivered by Dr. Arif / Prof. Veena

Our trainers, Dr. Arif and Prof. Veena, possess extensive experience in designing and delivering training sessions and consulting assignments across diverse industry verticals and global regions.

Certified by NASBA

Informa Connect is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

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