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The IFRS Certificate Program includes a comprehensive, integrated curriculum of 25 online self-study courses. Developed by subject matter experts from around the world, this scenario-based series of courses use multimedia elements such as audio, video and interactive exercises and case studies to guide you through the concepts under each area of IFRS.
Participants who successfully complete all courses in the curriculum will receive either a Certificate of Educational Achievement and 41.5 hours of continuing education credit (for CPAs) or an Award of Educational Achievement (for non-CPAs).
Courses in the program* cover:
- Business Combinations
- Earnings Per Share
- Fair Value Measurement
- Foreign Currency
- Income Taxes
- Intangible Assets
- Inventories
- Investment Property
- Leases
- Revenue Recognition
...and more!
However, the AICPA IFRS Certificate Program is much more than a collection of IFRS courses. As a program participant, you will receive a variety of benefits with your enrollment, including:
- eIFRS ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION — a subscription to eIFRS, an online set of resources maintained by the IFRS Foundation, featuring all original standards, additional research and training materials, and advanced electronic search capabilities
- PODCASTS — special access to other AICPA IFRS resources, including a library of podcasts and archived recordings of quarterly webcasts with experienced IFRS practitioners
- SPECIAL DISCOUNTS on other AICPA IFRS publications, webcasts and conferences
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
CPAs, Accountants and Financial Reporting Professionals working in:
- Multinational organizations
- U.S.-based subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations
- U.S.-based parent companies with international subsidiaries that have adopted IFRS
- Public companies
- Large private companies
- Public practice who serve public or international companies with audit, preparation, or advisory service
The AICPA has been a leader in helping CPAs and other financial professionals prepare for incorporating IFRS into the U.S. financial reporting system, the IFRS Certificate Program is our latest and most comprehensive initiative to date.
Our program will give you the skills in international accounting standards that is necessary in today's global business environment. Distinguish yourself among current and potential clients and employers with a measurable standard of competence in IFRS and enjoy expanded career opportunities as the momentum to permit or require IFRS continues to spread around the world.
Objectives:
- Obtain a basic proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) necessary in a global environment
- Acquire a broad overview of key IFRS definitions and concepts
- Be introduced to the fundamental application of IFRS across a range of accounting topics
Prerequisites: None required. It is recommended that you complete the AICPA course IFRS Essentials with GAAP Comparison: Building a Solid Foundation or have equivalent knowledge and experience prior to enrollment.
Have more questions? Visit the FAQs page, call 1-888-777-7077, or email service@cpa2biz.com.
Upon enrollment, you will receive a Welcome Kit outlining additional information regarding your participation in the program.
* NOTE: At program launch, 19 of the 25 courses are available. Three of the remaining courses will be available in Summer 2011 and the final three courses will be available pending release of the revised standards. Please see the FAQs for additional information.
