Financial Reporting & Accounting
Build a practical understanding of financial reporting and accounting, from core accounting principles and financial statements to performance analysis and key IFRS standards. Develop the confidence to interpret financial information and use it to assess businesses, funds and credit risk.
Understand financial statements
Interpret financial performance
Build practical accounting knowledge
At a glance
Pathways
8
CPD Credits
9
Learning Hours
5
Expert Presenters
5
English
subtitles English
Levels
Foundational & Competent
Education conditions
100% Online
Certificate type
Shareable Certificate
About this Program
Financial reporting provides the foundation for understanding how organisations perform and where financial risks may lie. This course explores the principles behind accounting and financial statements before moving into performance ratios, annual reports, IFRS requirements, fund accounting and credit analysis. Through expert-led learning, you’ll develop the knowledge needed to interpret financial information with greater confidence and apply it in a range of financial contexts.
What you will learn
Understand core accounting principles, terminology and financial reporting standards
Interpret balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements
Assess financial performance using key ratios and shareholder metrics
Identify the important information contained within corporate, bank and insurer annual reports
Understand the key principles of IFRS 9 credit impairment and IFRS 16 lease accounting
Explain how investment funds are administered, valued and accounted for
Use financial statements to support company and credit analysis
Who is this for?
This course is designed for professionals seeking a practical understanding of financial reporting and accounting, including those working in finance, accounting, investment, risk, credit, strategy or other roles that require them to interpret financial information.