August 2023 intake is now open
About the course
The course aims to equip the learner with knowledge and skills to apply all international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and relevant laws to financial reporting.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
Apply the financial reporting framework
Present a complete set of financial statements, including group financial statements, with complete disclosures
Analyse financial statements/ information
Analyse information in the annual report
Assess the usefulness of financial information to various stakeholders
Evaluate emerging financial reporting issues and developments
Advise on the statutory and non-statutory financial communication requirements
Apply the requirements of all IFRS in issue
Evaluate ethical issues relating to financial reporting
Course Curriculum
Unit 1 - The Conceptual Framework
Unit 2 - Earnings Per Share
Unit 3 - Employee Benefits
Unit 4 - Share Based Payments
Unit 5 - Income Taxes
Unit 6 - Business Combinations
Unit 7 - Basic Groups
Unit 8 - Group Structures
Unit 9 - Peacemeal Acquisitions
Unit 10 - Peacemeal Disposals
Unit 11 - Foreign Operations and Transactions
Unit 12 - Group Statement of Cashflows
Unit 13 - Reporting for SMEs
Unit 14 - Segment Reporting
Unit 15 - Revenue
Unit 16 - Leases
Unit 17 - Financial Instruments
Unit 18 - Integrated Reporting
Unit 19 - Related Parties
Unit 20 - Revision of IFRSs
Target Group
The course has been designed for students undertaking Advanced Financial Reporting under CPA(U) professional course and has been built around the official CPA(U) syllabus. The course is also designed for students pursuing a foreign accountancy qualifications such as ACCA and students undertaking Corporate Reporting / Strategic Business at institutions of higher learning.
Lecturer
CPA Innocent MUGISHA
CPA Innocent MUGISHA is a Professor of Finance and Accounting with over 10 years experience in teaching Accounting and Finance related courses including Advanced Financial Reporting both at University and Professional level. His qualifications are: PhD (candidate), MBA(Finance), CPA(U), FCCA, CIPS, CTA and BCOM (Accounting). Innocent has also published various books on most topics in Accounting and Finance for Business and Professional Studies.
Pricing Plans
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