Course Detail(SCAQFP-AFF : SCAQ Academy Foundation Programme – Advanced Financial Reporting)

SCAQFP-AFF : SCAQ Academy Foundation Programme – Advanced Financial Reporting NEW

38.00 CPE Hours (Category 1)
Blended Learning (with Live Webinar)

Programme Objective

This course is ideal for students and working adults who are preparing themselves for the SCAQ Examinations Module – Advanced Financial Reporting (AFF).

Programme Outline

The Advanced Financial Reporting module builds upon the knowledge and skills studied in the Principles of Financial Reporting module. Upon successful completion of this module, Candidates will be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of and apply the Conceptual Framework and the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) (SFRS(I)s) to produce a complete set of financial statements for single entities and simple groups, including basic notes to the accounts. Candidates will also be able to explain and advise on the application of the SFRS(I)s, including the appropriate treatment and disclosure of hedge accounting, demonstrating appropriate professional judgment.  
After taking this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of ethical behaviour in the context of Financial Reporting and be able to apply ethical guidelines for professional accountants.
  • Describe and apply the appropriate measurement and recognition criteria for the elements of the financial statements, as required by the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and related pronouncements and interpretations (e.g. Illustrative Examples, Guidance on Implementing, Interpretation of SFRS(I)) issued by the Accounting Standards Council.
  • Demonstrate the appropriate treatment and disclosure relating to derivatives, hedge accounting, financial instruments and fair value measurement.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries and associates under a business combination, including basic notes to the accounts.
  • Account for the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates for groups with foreign operations.

Be prepared to take the SCAQ Exam – Advanced Financial Reporting (AFF)

Training Methodology

Hybrid Learning with Learning Videos and a choice of in-person or live broadcast workshops

Timetable:

LessonModeDateDayTime
eLearning Video 1Online Completion to be done before Lesson – Est 6 hours
Live Lesson 1Live Broadcast12 OctoberSaturday2.00pm – 4.00pm
eLearning Video 2Online Completion to be done before Lesson – Est 7 hours
Live Lesson 2Live Broadcast19 OctoberSaturday2.00pm – 5.00pm
eLearning Video 3Online Completion to be done before Lesson – Est 6 hours
Live Lesson 3Live Broadcast26 October Saturday2.00pm – 4.00pm
eLearning Video 4Online Completion to be done before Lesson – Est 7 hours
Live Lesson 4 Live Broadcast2 November Saturday2.00pm – 5.00pm
Mock ExamOnline Completion to be done by 10 November (Sunday)
Mock Exam DebriefLive Broadcast23 NovemberSaturday2.00pm – 4.00pm


Closing Date for Registration

5 October 2024 or until full enrolment.

Intended For

SCAQ Candidates taking Foundation Module Advanced Financial Reporting (AFF) December 2024 Examination

Competency Mapping

Category 1 = 38.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees

Date & Time

13 Apr 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
20 Apr 2024 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
27 Apr 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
04 May 2024 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
08 Jun 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Registration is closed

Programme Facilitator(s)

Mr Aboubacar Sidiki Kaba

Date & Time

12 Oct 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
19 Oct 2024 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
26 Oct 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
02 Nov 2024 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
23 Nov 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 981.00
For Non-Members: $ 981.00

Programme Facilitator(s)

Mr Aboubacar Sidiki Kaba

Venue

143 Cecil Street
#13-00, #18-00 & #23-00 (School) #23-00 (Main reception)
LSBF
Singapore 069542

Testimonial

Funding

No funding Available!

Programme Facilitator(s)



Aboubacar Sidiki Kaba
CA (Singapore)

Sidiki Kaba is a Chartered Certified Accountant, a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA, U.K) and also a Certified Management Accountant, a member of the Institute of Management Accountant (IMA, USA).

Sidiki holds a master’s degree in Professional Accounting from the University of London. He possesses over 13 years’ experience in Finance gained both in Ghana and Vietnam, including Chief Accountant and Finance Director positions, more recently culminating in both a CEO and a non-executive Board position within a cross-border trading company. Outcomes of these two recent roles include implementing new financial control systems, driving process streamlining and improvements, and securing new contracts that have increased both revenues and profit.

Sidiki Kaba has taught accounting and finance modules at various institutions in Ghana, Vietnam and Singapore since 2013, including most recently within a part-time teaching position at London School of Business & Finance (LSBF), Singapore. This teaching experience includes over 6 years teaching ACCA, CMA, CIA and CA Singapore courses, helping students while challenging their creativity, fostering debate, and developing critical and rational thinking skills.

Tutor for Principles of Financial Reporting (PFF) and Advanced Financial Reporting (AFF) modules

Programme Objective

This course is ideal for students and working adults who are preparing themselves for the SCAQ Examinations Module – Advanced Financial Reporting (AFF).

Programme Outline

The Advanced Financial Reporting module builds upon the knowledge and skills studied in the Principles of Financial Reporting module. Upon successful completion of this module, Candidates will be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of and apply the Conceptual Framework and the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) (SFRS(I)s) to produce a complete set of financial statements for single entities and simple groups, including basic notes to the accounts. Candidates will also be able to explain and advise on the application of the SFRS(I)s, including the appropriate treatment and disclosure of hedge accounting, demonstrating appropriate professional judgment.  
After taking this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of ethical behaviour in the context of Financial Reporting and be able to apply ethical guidelines for professional accountants.
  • Describe and apply the appropriate measurement and recognition criteria for the elements of the financial statements, as required by the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and related pronouncements and interpretations (e.g. Illustrative Examples, Guidance on Implementing, Interpretation of SFRS(I)) issued by the Accounting Standards Council.
  • Demonstrate the appropriate treatment and disclosure relating to derivatives, hedge accounting, financial instruments and fair value measurement.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries and associates under a business combination, including basic notes to the accounts.
  • Account for the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates for groups with foreign operations.

Be prepared to take the SCAQ Exam – Advanced Financial Reporting (AFF)

Training Methodology

Hybrid Learning with Learning Videos and a choice of in-person or live broadcast workshops

Timetable:

LessonModeDateDayTime
eLearning Video 1Online Completion to be done before Lesson – Est 6 hours
Live Lesson 1Live Broadcast12 OctoberSaturday2.00pm – 4.00pm
eLearning Video 2Online Completion to be done before Lesson – Est 7 hours
Live Lesson 2Live Broadcast19 OctoberSaturday2.00pm – 5.00pm
eLearning Video 3Online Completion to be done before Lesson – Est 6 hours
Live Lesson 3Live Broadcast26 October Saturday2.00pm – 4.00pm
eLearning Video 4Online Completion to be done before Lesson – Est 7 hours
Live Lesson 4 Live Broadcast2 November Saturday2.00pm – 5.00pm
Mock ExamOnline Completion to be done by 10 November (Sunday)
Mock Exam DebriefLive Broadcast23 NovemberSaturday2.00pm – 4.00pm


Closing Date for Registration

5 October 2024 or until full enrolment.

Intended For

SCAQ Candidates taking Foundation Module Advanced Financial Reporting (AFF) December 2024 Examination

Competency Mapping

Category 1 = 38.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)


Aboubacar Sidiki Kaba
CA (Singapore)

Sidiki Kaba is a Chartered Certified Accountant, a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA, U.K) and also a Certified Management Accountant, a member of the Institute of Management Accountant (IMA, USA).

Sidiki holds a master’s degree in Professional Accounting from the University of London. He possesses over 13 years’ experience in Finance gained both in Ghana and Vietnam, including Chief Accountant and Finance Director positions, more recently culminating in both a CEO and a non-executive Board position within a cross-border trading company. Outcomes of these two recent roles include implementing new financial control systems, driving process streamlining and improvements, and securing new contracts that have increased both revenues and profit.

Sidiki Kaba has taught accounting and finance modules at various institutions in Ghana, Vietnam and Singapore since 2013, including most recently within a part-time teaching position at London School of Business & Finance (LSBF), Singapore. This teaching experience includes over 6 years teaching ACCA, CMA, CIA and CA Singapore courses, helping students while challenging their creativity, fostering debate, and developing critical and rational thinking skills.

Tutor for Principles of Financial Reporting (PFF) and Advanced Financial Reporting (AFF) modules


Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

12 Oct 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
19 Oct 2024 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
26 Oct 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
02 Nov 2024 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
23 Nov 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 981.00
For Non-Members: $ 981.00

Programme Facilitator(s)

Mr Aboubacar Sidiki Kaba

Venue

143 Cecil Street
#13-00, #18-00 & #23-00 (School) #23-00 (Main reception)
LSBF
Singapore 069542