Diploma in Excellence in Financial Reporting
The next cohort commences from 20 September 2023, to find out more please email bookings@charteredaccountants.ie.
Cultivating Financial Leaders
Programme overview
Gaining enhanced technical skills and being able to communicate financial reporting information effectively enhances your ability to move up the career ladder in your organisation or supports your next career move.
This brand new, specially developed programme meets this need and will fast track your path to becoming a future finance leader. It enables you to tailor the programme to fit your specific current or aspirational financial reporting regime (FRS or IFRS) whilst ensuring you upskill in integrated reporting and develop your financial reporting communication skills.| Core modules (compulsory) | Elective streams (select one) |
|---|---|
| Integrated Reporting | FRS |
| Excellence in Communicating Financial Reporting Information | IFRS |
Who is it for?
The Diploma in Excellence in Financial Reporting is designed for qualified accountants who aspire to develop their career and who are aiming to improve their technical abilities while enhancing their communication skills.
Why should you study this programme?
The Diploma in Excellence in Financial Reporting has been developed based on research of the key skills that have been identified as requirements for those working in financial reporting and those who wish to develop their career further. You will develop specialised financial reporting competencies in your chosen financial reporting standards, as well as increasing your understanding of integrated reporting and communication skills, helping you work with and guide the key people in and outside your organisation. These will empower you on your personal journey to understand and best utilise your financial reporting expertise.
Content overview
Across the six modules, this programme combines theory, as well as significant focus on practical case studies to boost your understanding of your selected financial reporting standards. The programme also covers integrated reporting focusing on real-life examples. You will also learn the vital practical skills around communicating both in written format and in person to boards, your peers, teams and superiors. The programme is the next step on your financial journey, developing your technical and communication skills. Download the Overview brochure and Programme Syllabus documents below for full details.
Overview and booking form
Programme Syllabus
Entry requirements
This programme has been designed to meet the needs of finance professionals and is open to:
Qualified accountants, including members of Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAS and other recognised professional bodies, holders of a degree at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or equivalent qualification and applicants with relevant experience in finance, business or another field.
Applicants other than members of Chartered Accountants Ireland must provide details showing how their experience or qualifications are relevant, or evidence of membership of their relevant professional body.
Timing
The Diploma in Excellence in Financial Reporting runs via distance learning. The above brochure details the module topics and dates of delivery for each.
Electives
All participants must take modules one and two as core modules, and then will select their elective of either FRS or IFRS.
At a glance | |
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| Start date: | 20 September 2023 (first class) |
| Registration | Open now |
| Duration: | Approx. seven months |
| End date: | 3 May 2024 (final assignment due) |
| Format: | Online distance learning |
| Programme Fees: | €2,995 / £2,595 (CAI & ICAS Members) €3,295 / £2,765 (Non-members) |
Assessment: | The programme assessment will involve two elements: a presentation and a written home assignment. Assignment: 70% Presentation: 30% |
Unsure if this programme is right for you?
Contact the CAI team and they can arrange a call with one of their team to advise you.
Enquiries and bookings
For enquiries on any of the qualifications please contact:
Member Experience Team, Chartered Accountants Ireland
+353 (1) 6377213, bookings@charteredaccountants.ie
To book any of these diplomas please download and fill out the relevant qualification 'overview and booking form' above and then email your application to the above email address.
Delegates should quote 'ICAS' as their referral source and members should quote their ICAS membership number to take advantage of the discounted member price.
By booking this programme you are agreeing to Chartered Accountants Ireland's terms and conditions. Please see their booking Terms and Conditions to find out more.