Diploma in International Financial Reporting

An ACCA qualification for finance professionals

If you are a finance professional who is not already knowledgeable about the details of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), this qualification has a fast and efficient solution to meet your needs. If you need to develop a working knowledge of the area, the DipIFR can help prepare you.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are mandated in more than 100 countries worldwide. All listed companies in the European Union (EU) have to prepare consolidated company accounts that comply with IFRS. It also affects associates and subsidiaries of EU-listed companies.

Other locations such as Australia, Hong Kong and South Africa have already adopted IFRS or equivalents as their local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). And many other countries around the world, including India, are moving towards applying IFRS, which is having a significant impact on financial reporting.

Course objectives

The course is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards. You will also learn how to apply them, as well as the concepts and principles which underpin them.

On completion of the Diploma candidates should be able to:

• understand, explain and apply the IASB's Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

• apply relevant financial reporting standards to key elements of financial reports

• identify and apply disclosure requirements for companies in financial reports and notes

• prepare group financial statements (excluding group cash-flow statements) including subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements.