- Overview
- Syllabus
- What we offer
- Requirements
Overview
The International Financial Reporting Standards have been introduced into UK and Irish GAAP since January 2005. This is in line with the requirement of the EU directive that all listed companies are to prepare their accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
The Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) is designed to develop your knowledge of IFRS. It provides an understanding of the concepts and principles which underpin them and their application in the international marketplace.
This qualification is intended for professional accountants and auditors, working in practice and industry, who are qualified in accordance with SSAPs and FRSs and who have identified that an understanding of IFRS would enhance their qualifications to date.
Download Registration Form here.
Revision Only (December 2011 Exams) - Friday, 25 November and Sunday, 27 November (9.30 am to 5.00pm)
Download Course Timetable here (June 2012 Exams)
Important Dates
You can apply for the Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) at any time, but if you want to sit exams at a specific exam session, ACCA will need to receive your registration form and copies of all your supporting documents by 20 days before the following closing dates:
Exam Entry Deadlines
Exam entry period |
Early |
Standard |
Late |
June exam session |
8 March |
9 March - 8 April |
9 April - 8 May |
December exam session |
8 September |
9 September – 8 October |
9 October – 8 November |
Exam entry method |
online only |
online and paper |
online only |
ACCA Exam and Registration Fees
Your initial registration fee (payable to ACCA) includes one exam attempt. You will need to pay for each re-sit. The fees at the moment are £167 for the initial registration fee and £167 for a re-sit. These are subject to change without written notice.
For further information visit http://www.accaglobal.com/en/qualifications/glance/dipifr.html
Michael Donnelly FCCA
Michael Donnelly has been lecturing accountancy students since 1998 on ACCA and other accounting course. Michael has also lectured for state bodies and other training firms. He has acted in positions of financial controller and director in retail, construction and property development companies since 1996.
Course Duration
1 year
Course Fees
Full time: n/a
Part time: €1,200 per delegate, €400 revision only course, €125 per session
Syllabus
Next course commences 20 October 2011 for June 2012 Examinations.
Session 1 - Thursday, 20 October 2011
- Course Introduction
- IAS 1 Presentation of financial statements
- IAS 2 Inventories
- IAS 8 Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates & errors
- IAS 10 Events after the balance sheet date
- IAS 16 Property, plant and equipment
Session 2 - Thursday, 17 November 2011
- IAS 18 Revenue
- IAS 20 Accounting for government grant and disclosure of government assistance
- IAS 23 Borrowing costs
- IAS 40 Investment property
- IAS 11 Construction contracts
Session 3 - Thursday, 15 December 2011
- IFRS 3 Business combinations
- IAS 27 Consolidated and separate financial statements
Session 4 - Thursday, 12 January 2012
- IAS 28 Investments in associates
- IAS 31 Interests in joint ventures
- IAS 33 Earnings per share
Session 5 - Thursday, 26 January 2012
- IAS 7 Cash flow statements
- IAS 36 Impairment of assets
- IAS 38 Intangible Assets
Session 6 - Thursday, 16 February 2012
- IAS 37 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
- IAS 24 Related party disclosures
- IFRS 1 First time adoption of international financial reporting standards
- IFRS 5 Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operation
Session 7 - Thursday, 15 March 2012
- IFRS 2 Share-based payment
- IAS 21 The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
- IAS 29 Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economics
- IAS 41 Agriculture
Session 8 - Thursday, 12 April 2012
- IAS 19 Employee benefits
- IAS 17 Leases
- IAS 12 Income taxes
Session 9 - Thursday, 26 April 2012
- IAS 32 Financial instruments: Disclosure and presentation
- IAS 39 Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement
Session 10 - Thursday, 17 May 2012
Differences between Irish/UK GAAP and International GAAP
- IAS 14 Segment reporting
- IAS 34 Interim financial reporting
Session 11 Revision - Saturday, 2 June 2012
Session 12 Revision - Sunday, 3 June 2012
What We Offer
Independent Colleges uses BPP study materials for this course. The study material is designed specifically to prepare students for the DipIFR exam session. The text outlines the content of the paper, the necessary skills the examiner expects you to demonstrate and any assumed prior knowledge. Exam focussed points are included in the chapters to highlight when and how specific topics were examined or how they might be examined in the future. A copy of this material will be made available to students on the Independent Colleges DipIFR course.
Requirements
Professional accountants and auditors, working in practice and industry, who are qualified in accordance with national accounting standards, are eligible to take the qualification. Practitioners who may not yet be qualified, but who can verify that they have three-years’ relevant accounting experience through submitting an employer's letter, are also eligible.
