Financial Accounting and Reporting |Plus

Overview

Why Attend

With the rapid developments in accounting standards, regulations, and industry practices, professionals need continuous training to stay current on all the changes. They also need to improve the quality of financial reporting by recording, reporting, and disclosing usual and unusual business transactions. 'Financial Accounting and Reporting' is a course prepared to help professionals understand and practice the accounting and reporting of business transactions and results, aiming to comply with IFRS and support decision-making.

Course Methodology

The course uses interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by the consultant, the practical application of theories, and group exercises to exchange experience and apply knowledge acquired throughout the course.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

List the basic financial statements and determine the best structure and presentation practices
Explain how to properly account for revenues and expenses, leading to the preparation of an income statement
Classify the accounts of assets, liabilities, and equity, leading to the preparation of the balance sheet and statement of owners’ equity
Prepare the cash flow statement
Apply accounting adjustments required for accurate financial reporting
Recognize reporting for major accounts and transactions

Target Audience

Professionals in finance and accounting, accountants at all levels seeking to enhance practical finance and accounting knowledge, and certified financial and accounting personnel.

Target Competencies

Mapping trial balance accounts to financial statements accounts
Applying accounting adjustments
Preparing financial statements
Practicing financial statements' notes preparation
Realizing minimum disclosure requirements
Applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Note

This course is worth 25 NASBA CPEs.

Course Outline

Financial Statements and Business Decisions
- The financial accounting cycle
- The four or five key financial statements
- Management uses of financial statements
- Relationship among financial statements
- Essential notes and disclosures to the financial statements
  - Basis of preparation
  - Accounting Policies
  - Related parties' transactions
  - Commitments and contingencies
  - Risk management
  - Subsequent events
Income Statement
- Revenue and expense recognition: Applying the accrual basis
- The matching principle between revenues and expenses
- Illustration of the income statement
- Other comprehensive income components
- Earnings per share reporting
Balance Sheet and Statement of Owners' Equity
- Purpose of the balance sheet
- Components of the balance sheet accounts
- Illustration of the balance sheet
- Minimum presentation requirements of balance sheet accounts
- Definitions of accounts in the balance sheet
- Correct presentation for statement of owners' equity
Cash Flow Statement
- Purpose of the cash flow statement
- Exploring the three sections of a cash flow statement
- Direct method cash flow statement preparation
- Indirect method cash flow statement preparation
- Linking cash flow statements to notes
Accounting Adjustments
- Accruals and unearned revenues
- Prepayments and deferrals
- Accounting estimates
- Depreciation
- Impairment of assets
Financial Reporting for Major Accounts and Transactions
- Measuring and reporting accounts receivable
- Estimating and accounting for bad debts
- Costs to be capitalized in inventory value
- Inventory cost flow assumptions
- Presenting inventory at a lower cost or net realizable value
- Classifying, measuring, and recording long-lived assets
- Repairs, maintenance, and additions to long-lived assets
- Depreciation and amortization
- Disposal of long-lived assets
- Accounting and reporting for intangibles
- Accounting for investments
  - Passive investment, exercising significant influence or control
  - Types of equity and debt investments
- Definitions and classification of liability accounts
- Types of ownership and stocks
- Accounting for capital and dividends

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

20–24 Sep 2026

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

20–24 Sep 2026

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

22–26 Nov 2026

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

22–26 Nov 2026

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

20–24 Dec 2026

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

20–24 Dec 2026

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

2027 Schedule & Fees

21–25 Feb 2027

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

21–25 Feb 2027

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

21–25 Mar 2027

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

21–25 Mar 2027

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

23–27 May 2027

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

23–27 May 2027

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

20–24 Jun 2027

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

20–24 Jun 2027

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

22–26 Aug 2027

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

22–26 Aug 2027

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

19–23 Sep 2027

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

19–23 Sep 2027

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

21–25 Nov 2027

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

21–25 Nov 2027

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

19–23 Dec 2027

Language English
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

19–23 Dec 2027

Language Arabic
City

USD 3,000

Per participant

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Overview

Why Attend

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

Note

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees

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