ACCA has long-believed in the importance of international financial reporting and auditing standards in global business, and was the first professional body to examine international financial reporting and auditing standards as part of its professional qualification in 1996.
For those finance professionals who are not already familiar with the principles of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - you have the challenge of developing a working knowledge of IFRS as quickly as possible. ACCA has developed two fast, efficient, and on-demand solutions to meet these needs.
Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (CertIFR)
The CertIFR will develop your basic understanding of IFRS or allow you to gain formal recognition for your existing IFRS skills and knowledge through self-directed learning. A comprehensive introduction to the principles of IFRS, the certificate is delivered entirely online, offering a cost-effective and flexible way to assess and update your IFRS knowledge.
Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (DipIFR)
The DipIFR is designed to expand your knowledge of IFRS – providing an understanding of the concepts and principles which underpin them – and demonstrate your competency in their application in the international marketplace. The diploma, supported by an open-learning course and assessed by a three-hour exam, is designed to be flexible, enabling you to fit your studies around your work and social commitments, and can be completed in three to six months.
A thorough understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) is one of the ways that professional accountants can demonstrate their readiness to take on the rewarding role of 'audit professional' as defined in the International Education Standard for Professional Accountants – IES 8 Competence Requirements for Audit Professionals. To help accounting professionals demonstrate their understanding of ISA, ACCA has developed the Certificate in International Auditing (CertIA).
Certificate in International Auditing (CertIA)
An introduction to international auditing, the certificate covers the principles of International Standards on Auditing, providing useful summaries and topic-by-topic exams of specific ISAs. Structured in a readable and user-friendly format, the certificate is delivered entirely online, offering a fast and flexible way to study.