Diploma In IFRS (DipIFR) Certification Training

This is an advanced professional qualification designed to develop deep expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and prepare learners for the globally recognized ACCA Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) exam. This comprehensive program builds on fundamental accounting knowledge and equips participants with the practical skills needed to interpret, apply, and critically evaluate IFRS and IAS standards in real‑world financial reporting and decision‑making contexts. Through structured modules, case studies, and exam‑focused practice, participants learn how to prepare IFRS‑compliant financial statements, understand disclosure requirements, and navigate complex accounting treatments for group reporting, financial instruments, revenue, leases and other key areas.

Completing this training demonstrates professionals’ ability to align financial reporting with international standards applicable in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, enhancing career prospects in accounting, audit, financial management and multinational environments.

The course helps candidates to prepare for the DipIFR Exam.

Candidates will learn how to apply the International Financial Reporting Standards, and gain an understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin these standards.

• Comprehend and explain the fundamentals and structure of the framework of international accounting
• Learn how to apply appropriate financial reporting standards to the main elements of financial reports
• Find out and apply disclosure requirements for companies in financial reports and notes
• Create detailed group financial statements (excluding group cash-flow statements) including subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures





Course Modules:

• Section I - Introductory Standards
  • IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements (3 hours)
  • IAS 37 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent (3 hours)
  • IAS 10 - Events after the Reporting Period (2 hours)
  • IAS 7 - Statement of Cash Flows (2 hours)
  • (New) IFRS 18 - Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (3 hours)


• Section II - Asset Related Standards
  • IAS 2 - Inventories (2 hours)
  • IAS 16 - Property, Plant and Equipment (3 hours)
  • IAS 38 - Intangible Assets (3 hours)
  • IAS 40 - Investment Property (2 hours)
  • IAS 41 - Agriculture (2 hours)
  • IFRS 5 - Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (3 hours)
  • IAS 23 - Borrowing Costs (3 hours)
  • IAS 20 - Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of GovernmentAssistance (2 hours)
  • IAS 36 - Impairment of Assets (3 hours)


• Section III - Taxes; Foreign exchange; Employee benefits etc.
  • IAS 12 - Income Taxes (4 hours)
  • IAS 21 - The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (3 hours)
  • IAS 19 - Employee Benefits (4 hours)
  • IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors (3 hours)
  • IFRS 2 - Share-based Payment (4 hours)


• Section IV - Group Accounting; Financial Instruments; Revenue and Leases
  • IFRS 3 - Business Combinations (8 hours)
  • IFRS 10 - Consolidated Financial Statements (3 hours)
  • IFRS 11 - Joint Arrangements (3 hours)
  • IAS 28 - Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (3 hours)
  • IAS 27 - Separate Financial Statements (3 hours)
  • IAS 32 + IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments (10 hours)
  • IFRS 13 - Fair Value Measurement (2 hours)
  • IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (6 hours)
  • IFRS 16 - Leases (6 hours)
  • (New) IFRS 19 - Subsidiaries without Public Accountability (3 hours)


• Section V - First Time Adoption of IFRS
  • IFRS 1 - First-time Adoption of IFRS (2 hours)


• Section VI - Disclosure Related Standards
  • IFRS 8 - Operating Segments (2 hours)
  • IAS 24 - Related Party Disclosures (2 hours)
  • IAS 33 - Earnings per Share (3 hours)
  • (New) IFRS S1 and S2 - Sustainability Standards (3 hours)


• Practical questions and answers, and, case studies for the exam.

Prerequisites

You should be a practicing professional accountant or auditor, qualified according to national accounting standards to take this diploma. If you are working in practice but not qualified, you may still apply for the diploma if you satisfy these requisites:

• Three years' relevant accounting experience
• A relevant degree plus two years' work experience
• An ACCA Certificate in International Financial Reporting plus two years' work experience

• Business Professionals
• Accounting Professionals
• Data Analysts and Programmers
• Business Intelligence Professionals
• Those looking for a career in analytics

• The DipFIR is a certification provided by the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the global body for professional accountants.
  • The DipIFR is a single three-hour written exam, split into two sections. It is held twice a year in June and December. The assessment marks for the two sections are split as follows:

  Section	Marks
  One groups question	40
  Three scenario questions of 20 marks each	60
  Total	100

As global business grows and more companies adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), professionals who understand and apply IFRS are increasingly in demand—especially in financial centres like the UAE. The Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR®) certification is a globally recognized qualification for finance and accounting professionals focused on international financial reporting.

The DipIFR® certification equips you with advanced knowledge of IFRS standards, financial statement preparation, consolidation and reporting requirements. It enables accountants, auditors and finance professionals to ensure compliance, improve transparency and support financial decision‑making within multinational organisations and regulatory environments.

DipIFR® certification offers strong career and salary benefits in the UAE and globally. Certified professionals are highly valued in accounting firms, multinational corporations, financial institutions and consulting practices across the Emirates.

• 1. In the UAE, finance and IFRS‑focused professionals often earn competitive packages ranging from roughly AED 180,000 to AED 260,000+ per year for mid‑level roles such as Senior Accountant or IFRS Specialist.
• 2. Senior finance roles—such as Financial Controller, Consolidation & Reporting Manager or Finance Manager—can command salaries of around AED 250,000 to AED 360,000+ per year, depending on experience and employer.
• 3. Leadership positions like Finance Director, Head of Reporting or IFRS Lead in major firms may earn above AED 400,000 per year with additional benefits.

Beyond salary, DipIFR® certification enhances credibility, demonstrates expertise in international accounting standards, and strengthens your ability to support global reporting requirements in finance functions across the UAE and wider GCC.

By earning the DipIFR® certification, you position yourself as a trusted finance professional capable of delivering accurate, compliant and insightful financial reporting in today’s dynamic international business environment.

He is an ACCA-qualified finance professional with extensive expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and hands-on experience applying accounting standards in real-world financial reporting environments. With a strong background in preparing, analysing and interpreting financial statements under IFRS, he brings practical insights that help learners connect theory with real reporting practice. Known for his clear and engaging training style, he simplifies complex standards into understandable concepts and real-life examples, enabling professionals to confidently apply IFRS principles and strengthen their accounting expertise.

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the structure and conceptual framework of international financial reporting and the purpose of IFRS and IAS standards.
• Apply relevant IFRS standards to the recognition, measurement and presentation of key elements of financial statements.
• Prepare and interpret comprehensive IFRS financial statements, including profit/loss, balance sheet and related disclosures.
• Analyse and apply specific accounting treatments for assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, leases, financial instruments and business combinations.
• Develop consolidated group financial statements, including subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements, in line with IFRS requirements.
• Understand and implement disclosure requirements that support transparency, comparability and compliance with international reporting expectations.
• Identify and address complex accounting issues encountered in practice, using case examples and standard interpretations.
• Integrate sustainability‑related disclosure standards (such as IFRS S1 and IFRS S2) into financial reporting considerations where relevant.
• Demonstrate readiness for the ACCA DipIFR exam through structured practice, case‑based application and exam preparation techniques.