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By the end of the course participants will be able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the rules applied by IFRS 17.

By the end of the course participants will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic elements of the general accounting model applied by IFRS 17.

This IFRS 17 one day training course will commence with a review of the basics of the general accounting model for insurance contracts using a worked numbers example. This will be followed by a consideration of the main areas of difficulty that will arise in practice in applying the model to insurance contracts. These and the IFRS 17 solution to them will be illustrated (where appropriate) with further numbers examples which will be worked through interactively with the participants.

IFRS 17 changes fundamentally the way in which insurance contracts are accounted for over time. After investing 20 or so years of development effort into IFRS 17, the IASB expectation is that it will bring greater transparency about the profitability and financial position resulting from conducting insurance contract business.

Preparing for and implementing IFRS 17 is problematic and challenging, requiring considerable effort to gain an initial understanding of the impact on the reported numbers as well as identifying upgrades to processes and systems to ensure they can provide IFRS 17 compliant data.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic elements of the general accounting model applied by IFRS 17
• Articulate the key numbers that will be presented in the statements of profit or loss and financial position and how different they are to those under current practice
• Communicate to others the story that the IFRS 17 numbers are telling
• Explain the main areas of difficulty that will most likely arise in practice
• Articulate the permitted modifications to the general model, in particular the premium allocation approach
• Demonstrate the timetable for transition to IFRS 17 and explain the processes and pros and cons of the different options available.

By the end of this course participants will take away a thorough understanding of what financial instruments are and the need for robust accounting rules and disclosure in this area.

The mutually exclusive two days of this course are designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the accounting and financial reporting requirements of key IFRSs including an insight into the latest changes.  As the days are mutually exclusive, it is possible to book only one of the days. 

Day 1 is designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the accounting treatment and financial reporting requirements of some of the most key standards. Topics are explained thoroughly and accompanied by illustrative examples throughout.

The mutually exclusive two days of this course are designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the accounting and financial reporting requirements of key IFRSs including an insight into the latest changes. As the days are mutually exclusive, it is possible to book only one of the days.

The course is ideal for anyone in need of a thorough and up to date refresher of IFRS in a practical and relevant way. It might be that you have not dealt with the detail of IFRS for some time, or that you have been focusing on a few IFRS standards in your work place, necessitating a refresher and update in all of the key areas.

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Analyse transactions with a view of identifying the status of interests in entities acquired by a group and be able to explain to others the impact of such transactions on the group structure and financial risk profile
• demonstrate a working knowledge of how consolidations work following the relevant IFRS standards and the numbers that arise a result of the consolidation process
• articulate the impact on the group financial statements of acquiring and disposing of interests in entities
• appreciate the importance of the disclosure regime applied by IFRS 12 

This IFRS Update  training course will bring you up to date with the changes to IFRS that have become effective over the past year and the new standards and key exposure drafts proposing changes for the future. It features an in-depth examination of IFRS 16, the leasing standard.

Medium and large not-for-profit entities implemented FRS 102 for the first time during 2016. For many it has been a difficult transition. Some staff at such entities may find it useful to consider the finer detail of FRS 102, which will be covered in this course.

It is during 2017 that small entities will be forced to implement FRS 102, or a tailored version of it, for the first time. This course will go through the key accounting changes that public benefit entities such as charities and housing associations will need to implement as a result of the introduction of FRS 102. This will include transitioning to the FRS 102 SORP from the FRSSE SORP. The disclosure exemptions contained within Section 1A of FRS 102 will also be considered.

Your ability to influence and build rapport will allow you to develop stronger and longer lasting relationships with colleagues and clients. Through an improved understanding and application of different communication styles, you will further develop the core skills that are essential to your role as a manager. You will gain insights into emotional intelligence and its role in persuading and influencing others. It is important to be able to demonstrate confidence and capability in handling challenging situations and challenging people in a variety of professional and personal situations.

This Asset Management Course is aimed at professionals working at banks, asset managers, insurance companies and especially lawyers and accountants in Financial Services.

This Internal Audit Fundamentals Part 1 – The Essentials training course is the first part of a modular three-day programme. We recommend attending all three days but each day is self-contained and can be taken separately.

On this first day, we explore the background and theory to internal auditing and then show delegates how to plan and conduct an audit in practice.  In terms of the theory, the framework provided by the Institute of Internal Auditors is used throughout, including the core principles of internal auditing.  In terms of the practical application, this course takes delegates through the end to end process of an internal audit: from the planning stage, through execution (including audit documentation and sampling techniques), and finally to effective delivery and the internal audit report.  The course is highly interactive throughout, combining practical tips and advice with quizzes and audit scenario exercises.