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CertIFR — ACCA

Certificate in International Financial Reporting (CertIFR) — ACCA

Build a strong foundation in global reporting.

Training duration18 hours
DeliveryClassroom or virtual instructor-led
ProgrammeProfessional certification
Course summary

Build expertise that creates measurable value.

The ACCA Certificate in International Financial Reporting is an internationally recognised qualification introducing finance professionals to IFRS principles and practical application. It develops foundational knowledge of recognition, measurement, presentation, disclosure and interpretation of IFRS-compliant financial statements.

01

Build a solid IFRS foundation

02

Learn globally recognised accounting principles

03

Prepare and interpret IFRS-compliant statements

04

Enhance professional credibility

05

Prepare for advanced IFRS qualifications

Entry qualifications

Is this programme right for you?

  • No formal entry requirements
  • Basic financial-accounting knowledge recommended
  • Suitable for professionals building or strengthening IFRS knowledge
Learner profile

Designed for ambitious professionals.

  • Accounting and finance professionals
  • Auditors
  • Banking professionals
  • Tax and compliance professionals
  • Business managers
  • Public-sector professionals
Course content

A practical, structured learning journey.

Each module turns internationally relevant frameworks into skills you can apply in the workplace.

Module 01

Introduction to IFRS

  • Purpose of financial reporting
  • IFRS Foundation and IASB
  • Conceptual Framework
  • Global adoption
Module 02

Presentation of Financial Statements

  • IAS 1
  • Accounting policies and estimates
  • Events after the reporting period
  • Cash flows
Module 03

Assets & Liabilities

  • Inventories and PPE
  • Intangibles and impairment
  • Provisions
  • Employee benefits
  • Income taxes
Module 04

Revenue, Financial Instruments & Leases

  • IFRS 15 revenue
  • IFRS 9 instruments
  • IFRS 7 disclosures
  • IFRS 16 leases
Module 05

Group Accounting & Interpretation

  • Consolidation basics
  • Associates and joint ventures
  • Business combinations
  • Financial-statement analysis
Learning outcomes

Graduate ready to perform with confidence.

  1. 01Understand IFRS principles and concepts
  2. 02Apply major IFRS standards
  3. 03Prepare basic IFRS-compliant statements
  4. 04Explain key disclosure requirements
  5. 05Interpret IFRS-based financial statements confidently
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