Preparing for the implementation of IFRS 18 [FHIF18]

    Mastering a complex environment

    Target audience

    - Consolideurs
    - Contrôleurs de gestion
    - Experts comptables, Commissaires aux comptes
    - Membres du département communication financière
    - Responsables financiers, consolidation et comptables
    - Utilisateurs des états financiers

    1 day

    New training

    IFRS 18 training

    Prerequisites

    No prior knowledge is required.

    What are the objectives of IFRS 18 training?

    ◗ Integrating the principles of IFRS 18 and the changes introduced compared with IAS 1

    ◗ Identify the impacts of the new standard on the presentation of financial statements and its main application difficulties

    ◗ Anticipate necessary changes to reporting systems and processes

    Training program

    ◗ Understanding the general framework and objectives of IFRS 18

    - Presentation of the aims of the new standard
    - Introduction to the new income statement structure: Operating/Investing/Financing
    - Breakdown of income and expenses into three categories: Operating, Investing, Financing
    - Clarification of mandatory subtotals and treatment of performance indicators

    ✔ APPLY | Quiz on expenses and income to be recorded in each category

    ◗ Applying income statement categorization rules

    - Determining classification according to core business and nature of assets
    - Specific treatment of equity-accounted entities, reclassifications and disposals

    ✔ UNDERSTANDING | Illustration: analysis of the Renault and Safran cases
    ✔ UNDERSTANDING | Analysis of the challenges posed by multiple core businesses, particularly in the case of divergence between a subsidiary's core businesses and those of the Group.
    divergence between the core activities of a subsidiary and at group level
    ✔ APPLY | Case study: handling complex situations relating to customer investments and
    customer financing

    ◗ Handling the classification of foreign exchange gains and losses and hedges

    - Classification based on the category of origin of the income or expense concerned
    - Allocation of gains/losses on derivatives according to the nature of the risk hedged,
    even without formal hedge accounting
    - Specific provisions for allocation between categories and allocation options
    for discounted provisions

    ✔ UNDERSTANDING | In-depth study of IFRS 18.B65 to B75
    ✔ APPLY | Case study: treatment of a "grossing-up" case and a mixed hedge
    (sales/interest)

    ◗ Choose between presentation by nature or by destination

    - Possibility to opt for a presentation according to the nature or destination of expenses,
    depending on user readability
    - Additional information required for presentation by purpose:
    breakdown by nature, cost of sales, depreciation, etc.
    - Reconciliation required for items split into several categories

    ✔ UNDERSTANDING | Analysis of the requirements of IFRS 18.78 to 18.83
    ✔ APPLY | Case study: reconciling expenses by type (depreciation, provisions, etc.)
    (depreciation, provisions, etc.)

    ◗ Understanding and documenting MPMs (management performance indicators)

    Subtotals derived from management's vision, outside the financial statements
    - Mandatory description, justification and reconciliation (IFRS 18.117 to 18.124)
    - Distinction between MPMs and regulatory IFRS subtotals

    ✔ APPLIQUER | Case study: Safran adjusted accounts and its IFRS reconciliation
    ✔ APPLY | Quiz: what is an MPM and what is not

    ◗ Anticipating the transition and its impact on financial statements

    - Mandatory entry into force in 2027 with 2026 comparatives
    - Partial alignment with the cash flow statement
    - Impact on segment indicators, earnings per share (IAS 33) and external communication

    ✔ UNDERSTAND | Analysis of transitional arrangements and amended provisions of IAS 33
    ✔ ASSESS | Group discussion: preparing for the transition and possible trade-offs

    Why choose IFRS 18?

    IFRS 18 - Presentation of Financial Statements - will be mandatory for financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
    This new standard represents a major change in the way companies present their financial performance, and will impact all companies, whatever their sector of activity.
    This training course will enable you to anticipate all the impacts and prepare for an effective transition.

    Teaching and assessment methods

    Before: self-assessment quiz

    During the session: presentation of treatments specific to US GAAP, examples drawn from real-life situations. Interactive quizzes and discussions during the session ensure knowledge acquisition.

    Afterwards: the trainer is available to answer any questions relating to the training.

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    Price

    1295 € EXCL. TAX

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