Online course: Certificate in IFRS for SMEs™ (CERTIFRSSME™) – 30 CPD points
Overview
The programme has been developed by Prof Hentie van Wyk and provides a comprehensive overview of the IFRS for SMEs™ standard and will develop your knowledge in this area. The programme will give you the guidance, knowledge and reassurance you will need to support your employer or clients.
The programme is certificate-level and available worldwide. Accessible online, it is a flexible and self-taught programme, so you can learn at a time convenient for you.
Course objectives
On completion of the CERTIFRSSME™ candidates should be able to:
- Understand how IFRS for SME™ is used around the world.
- Examine the fundamental requirements of IFRS for SMEs™ on a standard-by-standard basis.
- Provide guidance on how to use IFRS for SMEs™ in practice with the aid of questions, case studies and exercises.
Who is it for?
If you are a professional accountant or auditor – qualified in accordance with your national accounting standards – then this course is for you. If you have experience, but no formal qualifications in accounting and auditing, you may still be able to apply for this certificate.
The CERTIFRSSME™ is ideal for:
- Auditors that need to update their knowledge of IFRS for SMEs™.
- Audit support staff.
- Independent Reviewers that performs review enagements in terms of ISRE 2400.
- Accountants that prepare financial statements in terms of Company law.
- Members of professional bodies.
- CFOs
How it works
The CERTIFRSSME™ can be studied distance learning. This means you can fit your studies around your work and social commitments. You can apply online at any time.
When you have paid by credit card, you will get access to a DVD recording and extensive course material covering each aspect of the course. You have three months to complete the online assessment. Typically, a student should take 30 hours to work through the course and write the assessment.
CPD hours are recognised by all relevant professional bodies. The ACCA CPD policy is compliant with IFAC IES standards. Successful completion of the certificate will entitle you to 30 CPD points.
You must pass the one-hour multiple-choice assessment – which is online. The pass mark is 50%. If you fail, you are allowed one attempt to re-sit this assessment. All attempts at the assessment must be within three months of registration. If you fail after two attempts at the assessment, you will need to pay a further registration fee and will be offered another three attempts to pass the assessment.
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