IFRS Fundamentals

This basic IFRS course provides a thorough introduction of all the major concepts and practical hurdles for those being new to the IFRS/IAS field.

All topics covered will be accompanied with examples and cases to illustrate effective application. Issues that arise in practice will be discussed and participants are encouraged to participate by tabling company specific issues they've encountered.

Particular attention will be given to the conceptual framework and the cornerstone items on the balance sheet and other financial statements. Where needed, recent evolutions will be brought into the discussion as is the case for the upcoming revolutionary change in lease accounting.