This self-study course identifies accounting standards development projects in the IASB work plan and recently-completed joint projects with FASB. This course addresses aspects of the conceptual framework for financial reporting under IFRS, including the following:
- The objective of general-purpose financial reporting
- Qualitative characteristics of useful financial
information
- Financial statements and the reporting entity
- The elements of financial statements
- Recognition and derecognition
- Measurement
- Presentation and disclosure
- Concepts of capital and capital maintenance
This course also addresses requirements of IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, including the following:
- Definition and determination of fair value
- Transport and transaction costs
- Valuation techniques
- The fair value hierarchy
- Guidance for financial instruments measured at fair
value in accordance with IFRS 9, Financial Instruments
- Disclosure requirements
This course includes interactive learning elements, video content, and real-life application through case studies.