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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.
Learn globally recognised accounting principles
Prepare and interpret IFRS-compliant statements
Enhance professional credibility
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.
- 01Understand IFRS principles and concepts
- 02Apply major IFRS standards
- 03Prepare basic IFRS-compliant statements
- 04Explain key disclosure requirements
- 05Interpret IFRS-based financial statements confidently
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