3rd – 4th August 2026
Johannesburg – South Africa
Course Overview
This intensive three-day program covers the most critical aspects of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), incorporating recent major developments such as IFRS 18 and Integrated Reporting (IR 2021). A central focus is the impact and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the IFRS Taxonomy (XBRL) across key areas of financial reporting, particularly Assets (including IAS 2, 16, 38, 40, IFRS 16, IFRS 9), Revenue (IFRS 15), and Fair Value Measurement (IFRS 13). The curriculum ensures a comprehensive understanding of Liabilities and Equity, Group Statements, and highlights the 10 major differences between IFRS and US GAAP, preparing participants for the modern landscape of financial disclosure and technology integration.
Learning Outcomes
Benefits you will gain from the IFRS Accounting Standards course (concise):
- Focus on all new developments in IFRS Accounting Standards issued by the IASB, while refreshing the principles of existing Accounting Standards.
- Insight into the digital application of IFRS Accounting Standards, including the IFRS Taxonomy and examples of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be applied in financial reporting.
- Better understanding of the new Conceptual Framework, providing insight into future developments and changes to IFRS Accounting Standards in the pipeline.
- In-depth coverage of IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (replacing IAS 1), including consequential changes to IAS 7, IAS 8, and IAS 33, and the new disclosures of management-defined performance measures.
- Practical implications of the new criteria for recognising a provision under the exposure draft on IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.
- Coverage of the new revised Integrated Report.
- Overview of other IFRS Accounting Standards: IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IFRS 15 Revenue, IFRS 16 Leases, and IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability.
- Introduction to the proposed changes to the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard.
- Numerous practical examples and illustrations, making the training unique and distinguishing it from other IFRS courses.
- Education by one of the most experienced IFRS specialists in the world.