Course description
Overview
This half day module is the first in a five module series delivered over two and a half days, providing a comprehensive refresher on the requirements of FRS 102 which is now firmly established as the default accounting regime for all unlisted entities in the UK. The particular focus of this module is on the principles that underlie the accounting under FRS 102, and the presentation, format and content of financial statements prepared under it.
It will be useful to preparers, reviewers and auditors of financial statement who are coming fresh to FRS 102, are returning to it after a break, or simply require to refresh their knowledge in specific areas.
This module can be undertaken separately, or in conjunction with and or all of the other modules in the series.
All modules can be booked together on the following page FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher Programme
Please find the other four modules below:
- FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 2 - Asset And Liabilities
- FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 3 - The Income Statement
- FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 4 - Financial Instruments
- FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 5 - Group Accounting Issues
Learning objectives
The objective of the training is to:
- Ensure delegates understand the principles of FRS 102 in the areas specified;
- Enable delegates to prepare financial information in the specified areas in compliance with FRS 102; and
- Enable delegates to better understand financial information prepared under FRS 102
Course coverage
The topics to be covered in this module will include:
- The regulatory background to FRS 102 and the alternatives available
- Format and content of accounts
- The primary statements
- Other Comprehensive Income
- The Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
- Discontinued operations
- Small company reporting under Section 1A
- Policies, estimates and errors
- Accounting when FRS 102 is silent
- Events after the reporting period
- Related party disclosures
Programme methodology
The module will be based on a Powerpoint presentation, but will be heavily illustrated by short case examples and by consideration of live financial statements prepared in accordance with FRS 102.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
Learning Objectives
The objective of the training is to:
- Ensure delegates understand the principles of FRS 102 in the areas specified;
- Enable delegates to prepare financial information in the specified areas in compliance with FRS 102; and
- Enable delegates to better understand financial information prepared under FRS 102
Training Course Content
The topics to be covered in this module will include:
- The regulatory background to FRS 102 and the alternatives available
- Format and content of accounts
- The primary statements
- Other Comprehensive Income
- The Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
- Discontinued operations
- Small company reporting under Section 1A
- Policies, estimates and errors
- Accounting when FRS 102 is silent
- Events after the reporting period
- Related party disclosures