Programme EnrolmentThis programme is organised in collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID). The course enrolment will be processed by SID. To enrol for the March 2024 intake, please click on the <Enrol Now> button on the right column and you will be redirected to SID's website. (For ISCA members, please use the promo code 01032024_DFFISCA to enrol in order to enjoy the member's rate.)A Key Focus Area When Reviewing Financial StatementsSID and ISCA have partnered to present the Director Financial Reporting Essentials training course, a one-day course equipping directors of listed and non-listed companies, who have limited or no financial or accounting background, with basic accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills as well as practical tips and considerations when reviewing their company’s financial statements for approval.Through case studies and related discussions on situations involving financial and accounting matters, participants will learn what questions to ask, what to watch out for and why they should be looking at these areas. BackgroundIn 2011 ACRA established the Financial Reporting Surveillance Programme (FRSP) to review the financial statements of selected companies. The financial reporting course was part of ACRA’s strategic plans to work with industry and key stakeholders to ensure that the market remains confident in the level of transparency, integrity and quality of financial reporting. Directors were therefore strongly encouraged to attend the Director Financial Reporting Fundamentals course.
Programme EnrolmentThis programme is organised in collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID). The course enrolment will be processed by SID.
To enrol for the March 2024 intake, please click on the <Enrol Now> button on the right column and you will be redirected to SID's website. (For ISCA members, please use the promo code 01032024_DFFISCA to enrol in order to enjoy the member's rate.)
A Key Focus Area When Reviewing Financial StatementsSID and ISCA have partnered to present the Director Financial Reporting Essentials training course, a one-day course equipping directors of listed and non-listed companies, who have limited or no financial or accounting background, with basic accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills as well as practical tips and considerations when reviewing their company’s financial statements for approval.
Through case studies and related discussions on situations involving financial and accounting matters, participants will learn what questions to ask, what to watch out for and why they should be looking at these areas. BackgroundIn 2011 ACRA established the Financial Reporting Surveillance Programme (FRSP) to review the financial statements of selected companies. The financial reporting course was part of ACRA’s strategic plans to work with industry and key stakeholders to ensure that the market remains confident in the level of transparency, integrity and quality of financial reporting. Directors were therefore strongly encouraged to attend the Director Financial Reporting Fundamentals course.
Directors’ duty in preparing true and fair financial statementsDirectors’ duty in implementing internal controlsKey focus areas when reviewing financial statementsFinancial statements prepared in a going concern basis Presentation of Statement Position Revenue – timing of recognising revenueFictitious revenue and prepaymentImpairment of assets and judgemental estimatesProvision – liabilities of uncertain natureDisclosure in the note – credit risk, fair value measurementInvestment in other companies’ equitiesPresentation of Statement of Cash FlowCommon accounting mistakesTraining MethodologyClassroomClosing Date for Registration1 week before programme or until full enrolment
Training MethodologyClassroom
Closing Date for Registration1 week before programme or until full enrolment
Directors of listed and non-listed companies, who have limited or no financial reporting background.
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