IFRS Accounting Principles Masterclass

A Comprehensive Overview of IFRS, Tax Legislation, and the Companies Act

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Online

In-class

Date	Venue	Duration
16 - 20 November 2026	Cape Town, Western Cape	5 Days
25 - 29 January 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	5 Days
08 - 12 March 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	5 Days
19 - 23 April 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	5 Days
07 - 11 June 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	5 Days
19 - 23 July 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	5 Days
06 - 10 September 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	5 Days
18 - 22 October 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	5 Days
06 - 10 December 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	5 Days

Course Introduction

This Prospen Accounting training delves into the requirements of the IFRS, Tax legislation, and the South African Companies Act, International Financial Reporting Standards. It also explores the requirements of the Accounting conceptual framework and the controls needed to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Tax legislation, and accounting standards. Delegates should have a basic background in accounting to understand these requirements and legislative mandates.

Prospen Africa’s IFRS Accounting Principles Masterclass training course will focus on the practical application of IFRS, Tax, and the Companies Act across various industry sectors. The Masterclass provides updates on recently released standards and tax legislation amendments that will impact future periods. It is specifically designed for those in accounting, reporting, and/or controlling areas within accounting and finance.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this masterclass, participants will enhance their knowledge, understanding, and analytical skills in IFRS, Tax legislation, and the Companies Act, with the following benefits:

Understand newly issued standards — including IFRS 18 and IFRS 19 — along with IASB projects, and their impact on financial statements
Understand the accounting for income tax and value added in financial statements, including deferred tax effects
Understand the Companies Act legislation to ensure compliance
Understand basic controls to ensure compliance with standards and legislative requirements
Understand the practical implementation of more complex standards
Understand disclosure and accounting requirements in financial reporting of a group of companies
Understand practical implications of using IFRS in specific industries, including mining, financial services, and public interest entities
Understand sustainability-related disclosure requirements under IFRS S1 and S2

Who should attend?

Accounting Professionals
Finance Executives
Financial Managers (Tax & Reporting)
Bookkeepers
Accounting Clerks
Internal Auditors

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Day 1: Foundation, Conceptual Framework, and Presentation

Module 1: Introduction to IFRS

History and evolution of IFRS; IASB and IFRS Foundation; due process; IFRS hierarchy; IFRIC Interpretations; global adoption; benefits and challenges

Module 2: Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

Objective, users, qualitative characteristics, elements, recognition, derecognition, measurement, capital maintenance; practical case study

Module 3: Financial Statement Presentation (IAS 1 / IFRS 18 Transition)

Complete set of financial statements; Statement of Financial Position, Profit or Loss, Changes in Equity, Cash Flow, Notes

Module 4: IFRS 18 – Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (NEW)

Replacement of IAS 1; new operating profit subtotal; profit before financing and taxes; income/expense categories; MPMs; aggregation/disaggregation; practical workshop redesigning financial statements

Module 5: Accounting Policies and Estimates (IAS 8)

Selection and changes in accounting policies; changes in estimates; error corrections; retrospective vs. prospective application

Day 2: Asset Accounting, Inventories, Revenue, and Financial Instruments

Module 6: Property, Plant and Equipment (IAS 16)

Recognition, initial and subsequent measurement, revaluation model, component accounting, depreciation, derecognition

Module 7: Borrowing Costs (IAS 23)

Capitalisation principles, qualifying assets, practical calculations

Module 8: Investment Property (IAS 40)

Fair value model, cost model, transfers

Module 9: Intangible Assets (IAS 38)

Recognition, research vs. development, useful lives, amortisation, internally generated assets

Module 10: Impairment of Assets (IAS 36)

Impairment indicators, recoverable amount, value in use, CGUs, reversal of impairment

Module 11: Inventories (IAS 2)

Cost formulas, NRV, inventory write-downs, manufacturing costs

Module 12: Revenue Recognition (IFRS 15)

Five-step model, performance obligations, variable consideration, contract modifications, principal vs. agent; industry cases: construction, telecommunications, mining, retail

Module 13: IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

Classification and measurement (amortised cost, FVOCI, FVTPL); ECL model, stages 1-3; hedge accounting (fair value, cash flow, net investment)

Module 14: IFRS 7 Disclosures

Credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk, sensitivity analysis

Day 3: Liability Accounting, Lease Accounting, and Group Accounting

Module 15: Provisions and Contingencies (IAS 37)

Provisions, contingent liabilities, contingent assets, onerous contracts

Module 16: Employee Benefits (IAS 19)

Short-term benefits, post-employment benefits, defined contribution and defined benefit plans

Module 17: Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Current tax, deferred tax, temporary differences, tax rate reconciliation

Module 18: IFRS 16 Leases

Lessee accounting (right-of-use assets, lease liabilities); lessor accounting (finance/operating leases); sale-and-leaseback, variable payments, modifications

Module 19: Business Combinations (IFRS 3)

Acquisition method, fair value adjustments, goodwill, bargain purchases

Module 20: Consolidated Financial Statements (IFRS 10)

Control assessment, consolidation procedures, NCI, intragroup eliminations

Day 4: Group Accounting, Specialised Topics, and Industry Applications

Module 21: Joint Arrangements (IFRS 11)

Joint operations, joint ventures

Module 22: Associates (IAS 28)

Equity accounting, significant influence

Module 23: Related Party Disclosures (IAS 24)

Identification, disclosure requirements

Module 24: Foreign Currency Accounting (IAS 21)

Functional currency, foreign operations, translation adjustments

Module 25: Fair Value Measurement (IFRS 13)

Fair value hierarchy, valuation techniques, market approach, income approach

Module 26: Share-Based Payments (IFRS 2)

Equity-settled schemes, cash-settled schemes, modifications

Module 27: Non-Current Assets Held for Sale (IFRS 5)

Classification, measurement, discontinued operations

Module 28: Mining Sector IFRS

Exploration and evaluation, rehabilitation provisions, impairment, revenue complexities

Day 5: Industry Applications, Emerging Developments, and Capstone

Module 29: Financial Services IFRS

ECL modelling, financial instruments, regulatory disclosures

Module 30: Public Interest Entities

ESG reporting, sustainability reporting linkages, governance disclosures

Module 31: IFRS 19 – Subsidiaries Without Public Accountability (NEW)

Scope and eligibility, reduced disclosure framework, relationship with full IFRS, cost-benefit considerations, implementation challenges; practical application: determining IFRS 19 eligibility

Module 32: Sustainability Reporting and IFRS S1 & S2

IFRS S1 general sustainability disclosures; IFRS S2 climate-related disclosures, climate risk assessment, transition planning, governance requirements

Capstone Case Study: IFRS Financial Statement Preparation Project

Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss, Cash Flow Statement, Notes, consolidation adjustments, IFRS 18 presentation disclosures, sustainability disclosure extracts

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FAQs – IFRS Accounting Principles Masterclass

Master core International Financial Reporting Standards, key measurement principles, technical presentation frameworks, and complex disclosure requirements to prepare compliant, audit-ready financial statements across diverse industries.

What topics are covered in the IFRS Accounting Principles Masterclass?

The course covers fundamental International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) frameworks, financial statement presentation (IAS 1), revenue recognition (IFRS 15), leases (IFRS 16), property, plant and equipment (IAS 16), and financial instruments.

Who should attend this IFRS Accounting Principles Masterclass?

This training is designed for financial accountants, finance managers, corporate controllers, internal auditors, assistant accountants, and finance professionals seeking a comprehensive grounding in international accounting standards.

How does this course enhance practical application of IFRS standards?

Delegates learn how to interpret complex accounting standards, apply recognition and measurement criteria accurately, prepare compliant annual financial statements, and navigate everyday financial reporting challenges.

Will delegates learn how to account for core assets, liabilities, and revenue?

Yes. The curriculum explores practical accounting treatments for tangible and intangible assets, provisions, contingent liabilities, impairment testing, and recognizing revenue from customer contracts in line with global standards.

Does the masterclass address financial statement disclosures and reporting updates?

Yes. Practical sessions cover structuring comprehensive note disclosures, accounting policies, changes in estimates, error corrections, and keeping pace with recent amendments issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Why is a solid grasp of IFRS accounting principles vital for finance teams?

Mastering IFRS ensures global comparability, guarantees regulatory compliance, prevents costly financial restatements, builds investor confidence, and secures clean external audit outcomes.

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