Organization: Capacity Africa Training Institute
Registration deadline: 30 Nov 2015
Starting date: 01 Dec 2015
Ending date: 01 Feb 2016
Online Certificate Course in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) .
Capacity Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce a Certificate Course in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
Start date: 1st December 2015
Course End: 1st February 2016
Understanding of the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and an appreciation of Tax Planning Measures is important for any Finance staff involved in preparation of Financial Statements and Tax Compliance & Planning.
All Heads of Finance, Reporting Accountants, Other Senior Finance Staff, Risk & Compliance staff and Internal Audit staff must familiarize themselves with the requirements of IFRS if they are to prepare financial statements that are compliant with IFRS Reporting Requirements. In addition, all Senior Finance Personnel must acquaint themselves with emerging trends in Corporate Tax Compliance & Planning if they are to be effective in managing their organization tax costs and also in mitigating organizational tax exposures.
This two-day overview is designed to take participants step by step through important IFRS technical issues on specific standards which are commonly applicable. This course provides a detailed overview of the major technical issues encountered when producing IFRS-compliant financial statements. The Seminar also will discuss Tax Planning and emerging Tax issues of transfer pricing, thin capitalization, risks and exposures involved. Our expert facilitators explain the principles clearly and simply and also help participants with the practicalities of Implementation.
This is a very important Seminar for all Staff involved in Preparation of Financial Statements, Reporting and Compliance. It’s particularly suitable for Finance, Compliance, Risk and Internal / External Audit Personnel.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
-Heads of Finance, Other Senior Finance staff, Risk & Compliance Officers, Internal Audit staff, Reporting Accountants
Course Benefits
Finance Personnel who undergo this course are able to engage with their external auditors more effectively in coming up with IFRS Compliant Financial Statements. They also acquire important Tax Planning & Management tips. Specifically, they are able to;-
* Understand and apply IFRS requirements, including accounting policies and disclosures
* Understand financial statement presentation and specific disclosure requirements (operating segments, events after the reporting period, statement of cash flows, related parties, changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, correction of errors, and discontinued operations)
* Implement the IFRS recognition and measurement rules for assets, liabilities, income, and expenses
* Apply the most recent new and revised IFRS standards on the areas highlighted above.
* Appreciate Corporate Tax Planning Measures
* Appreciate Transfer Pricing Concept and initiate preparation of Transfer pricing Policy
* Understand the concept of Thin Capitalization and risks involved
Summary Course Content
Presentation of Financial Statements
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors
Property, Plant and Equipment
Leases
Impairment of Assets
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Deferred Tax
Intangible Assets
Corporate Tax Planning
Transfer Pricing-Highlights
Thin Capitalization-
Highlights
The course answers questions such as:
IFRS and IAS- Distinction
What are the current IFRS requirements on the above standards?
Upcoming changes and their effective dates. What impact do these changes have on financial statement presentation, disclosures and financial performance reports?
Which accounting standards allow alternative treatments when preparing IFRS financial statements?
What is Corporate Tax Planning?
What is Transfer Pricing? What are the risks?
When does an organization become thinly capitalized, and what are the exposures?
PARTICIPANTS: Finance Professionals in the Development Sector
REGIONS TARGETED: Global
COURSE DEADLINE: 30th November 2015
COURSE FEE: $500
ORGANIZERS:Capacity Africa Institute
LANGUAGE: English only
FORMAT: Web-based and Distance Learning facilitated
GENERAL COURSE CONTACT:info@capacitybuildingonline.com
Prior to the course start date, selected participants will receive, via email, an official invitation letter along with instructions on how to pay for the course. Course log on instructions or learning materials will be emailed to you on the day the learner makes payment.
If you would like to participate in the above listed course, kindly contact:
Ms Rose Mwangi
Online Training Coordinator
Email: Info@capacitybuildingonline.com
How to register:
Send email to: info@capacitybuildingonline.com, and we shall send you the registration form and payment details: Prior to the course start date, selected participants will receive, via email, an official invitation letter along with instructions on how to pay for the course. Course log on instructions will be emailed to you on the day the course is scheduled to begin or as soon as payment is received.
