Cert IFRS offers a comprehensive introduction and updates to the field of International Financial Reporting and International Financial Reporting Standards. It traces the history of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) from its early roots through to the recent changes and future developments. Structured in a readable and user-friendly format, the course distils key information into easy-to-digest bullet points, provides useful summaries and examines, topic-by-topic, specific standards. Frequently asked questions and answers expand on the points covered, while case studies are based on real-life examples. In addition a large number of exercises, multiple-choice questions and sample answers enable you to confidently test your knowledge and guide you as you progress through the course.

• To help you understand how International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are used around the world,
• To explain the workings of the IFRSF/IASB and how these are being changed,
• To examine the fundamental requirements of IFRS on a standard-by-standard basis for the benefit of preparers, auditors and users of financial statements,
• To provide guidance on how to use IFRS in practice with the aid of questions, cases and exercises.

The target audience is professional accountants and auditors, qualified in accordance with their national accounting standards. It will add value for those people who have bachelors or diploma in accounting with some working experience. However, it is possible for those with experience, but no formal qualifications in accounting and auditing to register for this Certificate.

• First formal qualification in the sultanate which comprehensively covers all IASs/IFRSs.
• Certificate will be issued by ACCA, a well-recognised and respected name in the accounting profession in more than 170 countries.
• The course will be delivered by an ACCA member which will involve extensive syllabus coverage, tests and mock exams. The students will get an orientation to actual application of standards by looking at financial statements of various companies.

The assessment consists of one hour online multiple choice questions examination. Passing marks are 50% and student gets two more chances in case he/she is not successful first time.

The course will be delivered through face to face interactive sessions whereby classes will be conducted for 6 hours every week (evening or weekend classes for working candidates)

On successful completion of the examination certificate in international financial reporting will be awarded by ACCA.

Sample examination questions can be accessed at this link