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Description
The objective of this course is to provide participants with an understanding of the essentials of Part I - International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The course is aimed at participants that want to know what IFRS is about but do not have to implement the standards and understand all of the technical details.
This course will cover the essentials of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) but not all of the technical details required for implementation. The course provides a brief discussion on the types of entities using IFRS, impact on development of ASPE, discusses key concepts, examines the conceptual framework, provides a description of IFRS terminology, reviews the basics of IFRS financial statements. At the end of this course you will be aware of the essentials of IFRS, the types of financial statements and impact on financial statements.
This course is not intended as a technical course on IFRS application. For IFRS implementation, please register for IFRS: A Review of the Standards.
Topics Include:
- IFRS – what is it and who needs it?
- The framework – concepts, fair value measurement and definitions
- Statement of Financial Position
- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Statement of Changes in Equity
- Cash Flow Statement
NOTE: No updates or changes were made to the 2024 version of this course. If you completed the course in 2022 or 2023, please be advised the 2024 course material has not changed. If you have any questions, please contact pdevents@cpaontario.ca.
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Key Takeaways
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify who is required or may elect to use IFRS standards.
- Identify basic IFRS concepts and terminology.
- Identify IFRS financial statements.
- List relevant resources (with links).
Who Will Benefit
Accounting professionals who are not required to practice IFRS, but would like a brief high level overview of the concepts and financial statements. It is not applicable for those who have recently taken a course in IFRS or want to understand the technical details.
How to Access the Course
This is an online session. This course is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once registered, you can access the material at any time.
However, you will only have access to the course for 90 days after REGISTRATION.
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