Course Detail(A179v : A Guide to Essential FRSs (Synchronous e-learning))

A179v : A Guide to Essential FRSs (Synchronous e-learning)

7.00 CPE Hours (Category 1)
Live Webinar

This session is delivered via live webinar (zoom platform).

Programme Objective

This highly interactive and comprehensive course will provide you a practical overview of the essential FRSs that each and every accountant should be aware of.

Participants will receive plenty of short case examples, fun facts and real-life illustrations using several renowned and reputable Singapore listed companies to help reinforce the learning concepts and outcomes.

Participants will be provided a useful package of one-pager visual guides that are specially curated by the trainer for all participants on this course. Participants can use and apply these visual guides at their workplaces. The trainer believes in helping participants to reinforce the learning experiences as part of their post course development journey.

As a bonus, participants will also learn the top 10 elements to look out for when analysing and interpreting today’s financial statements.

Programme Outline

  • Key FRS Developments and the Timelines to Consider
  • FRS 115  Revenue from Contracts with Customers + Impact Analysis on Various Industries
  • FRS116  Leases + A Practical Approach to Leases + Top Issues and Challenges
  • FRS 1  Presentation of Financial Statements
  • FRS 2  Inventories
  • FRS 8  Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors
  • FRS 10  Events After the Reporting Period
  • FRS 12  Income Taxes
  • FRS 16  Property, Plant and Equipment
  • FRS 23  Borrowing Costs
  • FRS 24  Related Party Disclosures
  • FRS 32  Financial Instruments: Presentation
  • FRS 36  Impairment of Assets
  • FRS 37  Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
  • FRS 38  Intangible Assets
  • FRS 40  Investment Property
  • FRS 105  Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinuing Operations
  • FRS 108 Operating Segments
  • FRS 109 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement
  • FRS 113  Fair Value Measurements
  • End-of-Session Finale – “Who Wants to be a FRS Genius”
     

Why Attend this Course? Why this One?

The answer is communication. This course will help you better understand the language of finance.

The Trainer is a highly experienced practitioner and instructor and is well-regarded for his ability to translate complex financial concepts into plain language, and the use of illustrations, examples and real-life experiences to help develop/enhance your understanding of finance and accounting.

The Trainer is able to draw on his full depth of knowledge about accounting, creativity and experience to develop compelling and enjoyable programs.

Pre-requisites

Please take note of the following admission requirements:

  • Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
  • Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking
     

Training Methodology

Seminar style - Story-telling, Fun Facts, Short Case Examples, Real Life Illustrations, and plenty of team activities such as the Trainer’s “trademark” end-of-day fun and exciting quiz round (Who Wants to be a FRS Genius) which will help reinforce the learning concepts and outcomes.

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

A Foundation level programme intended for professionals who wish to develop a good understanding of the current accounting standards in Singapore.

Competency Mapping

Category 1 = 7.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees

Date & Time

19 Dec 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 409.84
For Non-Members: $ 493.77


Programme Facilitator(s)

Sarjit Singh

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore

Testimonial

Funding

No funding Available!

Programme Facilitator(s)


Sarjit Singh
BBM (L) BBM, PBM, FCA (Australia), 
FCA (Singapore), CVA, ISCA FFP, Ph.D

 

Sarjit Singh is the CEO of a Singapore headquartered business advisory and consulting practice.

Recognised by NTU as a financial industry talent, Sarjit was the winner of the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award in 2012. He has over 30 years of multinational experience and has built an extensive career in assurance and advisory, including 16 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Sarjit was the CFO of AIA Singapore and Aviva Asia. He was responsible for formulating and implementing the financial, investment and commercial strategies for AIA Singapore and Aviva's diverse businesses in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region respectively.

Sarjit was appointed as an Adjunct Associate Professor by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) from 2010 to 2016 for his expertise in Financial Reporting and Analysis, Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Auditing. Sarjit had conceptualized and delivered a very popular and highly rated elective programme on ‘Business Frauds and Scandals’ at Nanyang Business School, NTU. Sarjit was also the Master Workshop Facilitator for ‘Business Valuation, Governance and Risk’ module of the Singapore Qualification Programme for Chartered Accountants.

Sarjit is particularly well-known for his ability to translate complex and difficult financial concepts into plain language, and the use of real life experiences, easy to understand illustrations and case studies to help the participant's ability to understand finance, accounting and risk. He adopts a highly interactive approach in his seminars and workshops which makes learning both fun, highly engaging and memorable. Sarjit has consistently achieved high participant feedback ratings for his training sessions at the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Chartered Financial Analyst Programmes (CFA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), MAS Academy, SGX Academy. Temasek Holdings, Singtel, Sembcorp, Supreme Court of Singapore and the Auditor-General’s Office.

He was appointed by the Singapore government in 2016 to serve on the Committee on the Future Economy (CFE) – Working Group on Legal and Accounting Services.

Sarjit is presently serving as the Advisor to the Singapore Accountancy Commission’s Chartered Accountancy Learning and Assessment Committee – Foundation Programme. He also serves on various boards and committees including the Investigation and Disciplinary Panel of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)and Board of Advisors of Nanyang Technological University Investment Interactive Club.

Sarjit also serves as District Councillor and Chairman of the Finance Committee at Central Singapore Community Development Council. He is also the Vice President of Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Executive Committee and a member of SINDA’s Audit Committee.

Sarjit has received multiple accolades throughout his illustrious career and for his contributions to the Singapore community. He is a recipient of three national honours conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore – the Public Service Star (Bar) in 2021, the Public Service Star in 2011, and the Public Service Medal in 2007.

He is also a recipient of the prestigious SkillsFuture Fellowship in 2019. Presented by the President of the Republic of Singapore, this award honours individuals as masters of skills and mentors of future talent.

Sarjit is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of both the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). He is also a Chartered Valuer and Appraiser and a Financial Forensic Professional credential holder.

Sarjit completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and is an alumni of Harvard University.

This session is delivered via live webinar (zoom platform).

Programme Objective

This highly interactive and comprehensive course will provide you a practical overview of the essential FRSs that each and every accountant should be aware of.

Participants will receive plenty of short case examples, fun facts and real-life illustrations using several renowned and reputable Singapore listed companies to help reinforce the learning concepts and outcomes.

Participants will be provided a useful package of one-pager visual guides that are specially curated by the trainer for all participants on this course. Participants can use and apply these visual guides at their workplaces. The trainer believes in helping participants to reinforce the learning experiences as part of their post course development journey.

As a bonus, participants will also learn the top 10 elements to look out for when analysing and interpreting today’s financial statements.

Programme Outline

  • Key FRS Developments and the Timelines to Consider
  • FRS 115  Revenue from Contracts with Customers + Impact Analysis on Various Industries
  • FRS116  Leases + A Practical Approach to Leases + Top Issues and Challenges
  • FRS 1  Presentation of Financial Statements
  • FRS 2  Inventories
  • FRS 8  Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors
  • FRS 10  Events After the Reporting Period
  • FRS 12  Income Taxes
  • FRS 16  Property, Plant and Equipment
  • FRS 23  Borrowing Costs
  • FRS 24  Related Party Disclosures
  • FRS 32  Financial Instruments: Presentation
  • FRS 36  Impairment of Assets
  • FRS 37  Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
  • FRS 38  Intangible Assets
  • FRS 40  Investment Property
  • FRS 105  Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinuing Operations
  • FRS 108 Operating Segments
  • FRS 109 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement
  • FRS 113  Fair Value Measurements
  • End-of-Session Finale – “Who Wants to be a FRS Genius”
     

Why Attend this Course? Why this One?

The answer is communication. This course will help you better understand the language of finance.

The Trainer is a highly experienced practitioner and instructor and is well-regarded for his ability to translate complex financial concepts into plain language, and the use of illustrations, examples and real-life experiences to help develop/enhance your understanding of finance and accounting.

The Trainer is able to draw on his full depth of knowledge about accounting, creativity and experience to develop compelling and enjoyable programs.

Pre-requisites

Please take note of the following admission requirements:

  • Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
  • Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking
     

Training Methodology

Seminar style - Story-telling, Fun Facts, Short Case Examples, Real Life Illustrations, and plenty of team activities such as the Trainer’s “trademark” end-of-day fun and exciting quiz round (Who Wants to be a FRS Genius) which will help reinforce the learning concepts and outcomes.

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

A Foundation level programme intended for professionals who wish to develop a good understanding of the current accounting standards in Singapore.

Competency Mapping

Category 1 = 7.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Sarjit Singh
BBM (L) BBM, PBM, FCA (Australia), 
FCA (Singapore), CVA, ISCA FFP, Ph.D

 

Sarjit Singh is the CEO of a Singapore headquartered business advisory and consulting practice.

Recognised by NTU as a financial industry talent, Sarjit was the winner of the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award in 2012. He has over 30 years of multinational experience and has built an extensive career in assurance and advisory, including 16 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Sarjit was the CFO of AIA Singapore and Aviva Asia. He was responsible for formulating and implementing the financial, investment and commercial strategies for AIA Singapore and Aviva's diverse businesses in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region respectively.

Sarjit was appointed as an Adjunct Associate Professor by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) from 2010 to 2016 for his expertise in Financial Reporting and Analysis, Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Auditing. Sarjit had conceptualized and delivered a very popular and highly rated elective programme on ‘Business Frauds and Scandals’ at Nanyang Business School, NTU. Sarjit was also the Master Workshop Facilitator for ‘Business Valuation, Governance and Risk’ module of the Singapore Qualification Programme for Chartered Accountants.

Sarjit is particularly well-known for his ability to translate complex and difficult financial concepts into plain language, and the use of real life experiences, easy to understand illustrations and case studies to help the participant's ability to understand finance, accounting and risk. He adopts a highly interactive approach in his seminars and workshops which makes learning both fun, highly engaging and memorable. Sarjit has consistently achieved high participant feedback ratings for his training sessions at the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Chartered Financial Analyst Programmes (CFA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), MAS Academy, SGX Academy. Temasek Holdings, Singtel, Sembcorp, Supreme Court of Singapore and the Auditor-General’s Office.

He was appointed by the Singapore government in 2016 to serve on the Committee on the Future Economy (CFE) – Working Group on Legal and Accounting Services.

Sarjit is presently serving as the Advisor to the Singapore Accountancy Commission’s Chartered Accountancy Learning and Assessment Committee – Foundation Programme. He also serves on various boards and committees including the Investigation and Disciplinary Panel of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)and Board of Advisors of Nanyang Technological University Investment Interactive Club.

Sarjit also serves as District Councillor and Chairman of the Finance Committee at Central Singapore Community Development Council. He is also the Vice President of Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Executive Committee and a member of SINDA’s Audit Committee.

Sarjit has received multiple accolades throughout his illustrious career and for his contributions to the Singapore community. He is a recipient of three national honours conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore – the Public Service Star (Bar) in 2021, the Public Service Star in 2011, and the Public Service Medal in 2007.

He is also a recipient of the prestigious SkillsFuture Fellowship in 2019. Presented by the President of the Republic of Singapore, this award honours individuals as masters of skills and mentors of future talent.

Sarjit is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of both the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). He is also a Chartered Valuer and Appraiser and a Financial Forensic Professional credential holder.

Sarjit completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and is an alumni of Harvard University.


Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

19 Dec 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 409.84
For Non-Members: $ 493.77


Programme Facilitator(s)

Sarjit Singh

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore