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Practical Application of Complex IFRS Requirements

Two-day practical training, 27–28 August 2026 at Best Western Plus Hotel, Lusaka.

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Date27–28 August 2026
VenueBest Western Plus Hotel, Lusaka
FormatTwo-day practical training
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1.0 Course Overview

The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Framework provides a unified basis for the preparation and presentation of financial statements in over 150 countries. Preparers of financial statements, auditors, accountants and regulatory authorities to need to interpret and apply IFRS appropriately and consistently.

However, IFRSs are continually being revised to meet the ever-changing business dynamics. These changes result in increased complexities and new issues in accounting and financial reporting. As a result, there is a real challenge to business entities and individuals who produce and use financial statements.

Our Training is thus designed to provide step-by-step guidance on difficult financial reporting issues and the latest developments in IFRSs. We will guide participants with practical case study analysis and discussions of key requirements and concepts for preparing financial statements and disclosures under IFRS.

2.0 Who should attend?

This is ideal for accounting staff at all levels who need to understand, interpret and apply IFRS including:

  • Accountants and Chief Accountants,
  • Auditors and Analysts,
  • Finance Managers and Directors, CFOs.

3.0 How will participants and your organisation benefit?

Our IFRS content selection is designed to ensure we deliver relevant and effective training to meet the specific needs of participants. The training is implementation based and designed to support Accountants at all levels with full guidance, examples and case studies, as needed on the job to:

  • Record journal entries required in applying the standards
  • Apply IFRS in preparing Financial Statement
  • Interpret and assess financial implications of standards
  • Develop and maintain IFRS knowledge;
Day one

Thursday, 27 August 2026

Deep dive into IFRS updates

IFRS 18, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.

Facilitator: G. Muyalwa
Health break

Complex accounting issues in IFRS 9

Recognition, classification, measurement, derecognition, impairment and hedge accounting.

Facilitator: H. Goma
Lunch break

Revenue recognition challenges in IFRS 15

The five-step approach, contract costs, transaction price changes, returns, warranties and related application issues.

Facilitator: H. Goma
Day two

Friday, 28 August 2026

Complex accounting issues in IFRS 16

Lease identification, recognition, measurement, lease terms and modifications.

Facilitator: G. Muyalwa
Health break

Deferred tax application challenges in IAS 12

Current and deferred tax, recognition, calculation and disclosure requirements.

Facilitator: G. Muyalwa
Lunch break

Common pitfalls in accounting for PPE

IAS 16 and IAS 36, including borrowing costs, impairment and accounting estimates.

Facilitator: H. Goma
Certificate presentation