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Available courses

How to Read the Balance Sheet of a business entity..

This course consists of basics and significance of a Balance Sheet, 'What does it tell about a business?' How it is prepared, its different sections, various kinds of assets and liabilities, their meaning, analysis of a balance sheet, along with illustrations in MS Excel, how to compute different ratios from Balance Sheet etc.,

How to Read Cash Flow Statements of an Entity?

This course equips the participant to understand the significance of a Cash Flow Statement, what are its Component Sections, How they are prepared, how to analyse it, its Utility in decision making by managers and how useful they are in making investment decisions by existing and prospective investors and how the cash flow statement forms as one of the bases for valuing a business entity.

Contemporary Financial Accounting and Reporting for Management

The course consists of 20 Modules as below.

  1. Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting
  2. GAAP – The pillars and forces influencing ‘Financial Accounting and Reporting’
  3. Financial Statements – Introduction, Meaning, Structure, and Demystification of major Elements of Financial Statements 
  4. Financial Accounting and Reporting – Process, Structure and Governance
  5. Financial Reporting Standards - Overview and Comparative Study
  6. Recording Business Transactions in Primary Books
  7. Recording of Business Transactions in Principal Books
  8. Preparation of Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors
  9. Accounting for Non - Current Assets
  10. Accounting for and Valuation of Inventories
  11. Accounting Information Systems – The Physical and Virtual Infrastructure
  12. Prelude to Preparation of Financial Statements
  13. Preparation of Financial Statements - Income Statement (or Profit and Loss a/c)
  14. Preparation of Financial Statements – Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) and Statement of Changes in Equity
  15. Preparation of Financial Statements - Funds Flow and Cash Flow Statements
  16. Preparation of Financial Statements in Special Situations
  17. Accounting for Direct and Indirect Taxes
  18. Fair Value Accounting
  19. Financial Statements Analysis and Introduction to Financial Modeling
  20. Application of Microsoft Excel and VBA for Excel in Financial Accounting and Financial Modeling


Financial and Operational Models for Hospitality Industry

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    Course Overview

    This Course on Preparation of Operational and Financial Models for Hospitality Industry consists of the following Modules

    1. Financial Statements  -Preparation, Analysis and Planning
    2. MIS Statements in a typical hospitality industry unit
    3. Preparation of Budgets
    4. Application of Advanced MS Excel and VBA
    5. Financial Modelling Concepts and Methodology
    6. Preparation of Operational and Financial Models

    The course which spreads into 300 hours involves lectures and / or  self pace learning, recorded lectures, illustration of application of MS Excel and VBA, Assignments, Quizzes,  Project Work and end course assessment.

The course which spreads into 300 hours involves lectures and / or  self pace learning, illustration of application of MS Excel and VBA, Assignments, Quizzes,  Project Work and end course assessment.


Reading Annual and Periodical Reports of Global Companies to make Investment Decisions

Course Overview

This course empowers and equips small and retail investors in Stocks, Shares and other Securities of companies with the knowledge required to read various sections of the Annual Reports of companies and make informed investment decisions. This course consists of the following sections.

  1. Sections of Annual / Periodical Reports
  2. Financial Reporting Framework
  3. Financial Statements Analysis and Company's Guidance
  4. Relative Financial Statements Analysis and Investment Decisions

The course which spreads into 100 hours involves lectures and / or  self pace learning, illustration of application of MS Excel and VBA, Assignments, Quizzes,  Project Work and end course assessment.


 

Certificate in Financial Modelling

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Course Overview

Certificate Course in Financial Modelling consists of three modules.

  1. Financial statements preparation, financial statements analysis and planning
  2. Application of Advanced Excel in Financial statements preparation, financial statements analysis and planning
  3. Financial Modelling Methodology
  4. Preparation of Financial Models in MS Excel and VBA 

The course which spreads into 100 hours involves lectures and / or  self pace learning, illustration of application of MS Excel and VBA, Assignments, Quizzes,  Project Work and end course assessment.

1_Accounting Theories - Recording of Financial Information

In this module we are discussing the basic accounting theories which form the foundation for concepts relating to recording of financial information in books of accounts. 

The course also discusses about the application of Dual aspect concept and Accounting Equation in detail. 



2_Accounting Theories - Bases of Measurement for recording and presentation of financial information

In this course we will be discussing about the bases of measurement that are applied for recording and presentation of financial information. It must be noted that the accounting bases of measurement are not the same as the bases of measurement which we will be discussing in the context of financial modelling and valuation, though some of the measurement concepts are the same.

3_Accounting Theories of Reporting Financial Information

This course discusses with the basic concepts of recording of financial information in books of accounts . The course also discusses about the application of Dual aspect concept and Accounting Equation in detail.

1_Objectives of Financial Management

2_Financing Theories

3_Investing Theories

4_Asset Management Theories

5_Dividend Theories

6_ESG and Financial Management

7_Integrated Capital Management Objectives

1_Principles of Valuation

2_Premises of Value

3_Bases of Value

1_Certainty Equivalent

2_Decision Tree

3_Monte Carlo Simulation Model

4_Weighted Average Cost of Capital

5_Capital Asset Pricing Model

6_Walter's Dividend Model

7_Gordon's Dividend Model

8_Constant Growth Model

9_Zero Growth Model

10_Built Up Model

12_Real Options Model

11_Options Pricing Models

13_Net Income Approach Model

14_Net Operating Income Model

15_M&M Model

1_Cost Basis

2_Fair Value Measurement

3_Net Realisable Value

4_Methods & Techniques of Measurement

Valuation Approaches

Valuation Methods

1_Components of Output Model

2_Macro assumptions and Entity Specific Parameters

3_Validation Parameters and Controls

4_Component Model - Demand Forecasting

4a_Component Model - Limiting Factor Constraints

4b_Component Model - Inventory Model

5_Component Model - Revenue Model

5a_Component Model - Sales Revenue Model

5b_Component Model - Other Operating Revenue Model

5c_Component Model - Other Revenue Model

6_Component Model - Cost Model

6a_Component Model - Cost of Sales Model

6b_Component Model - Production Cost Model

6c_Component Model - Purchases Model

6d_Component Model - Raw Materials Cost Model

6e_Component Model - Manufacturing Wages Model

6f_Component Model - Other Manufacturing Cost Model

6g_Component Model - Manufacturing Overhead Model

6h_Component Model - Marketing, Sales & Distribution Overheads Model

6i_Component Model - Administrative Overheads Model

7_Component Model - Break Even and Profit Volume Model

8_Component Model - Gross Operating Profit Model

9_Component Model - Depreciation, Amortization & Impairment

10_Component Model - Operating Profit Model

11_Component Model - Finance Cost Model

12_Component Model - Earnings Before Tax Model

13_Component Model - Corporate Taxation Model

14_Component Model - Earnings After Tax Model

15_Macro Model - Statement of Financial Performance

16_Macro Model - Statement of Changes in Equity

17_Macro Model - Cash Flow Model

17a_Component Model - Financing Model

17b_Component Model - Dividend Model

17c_Component Model - Capital Expenditure Model

17d_Component Model - ESG Expenditure Model

17e_Component Model - Discretionary Expenditure Model

17f_Component Model - Investment Model

18_Macro Model - Statement of Financial Position

19_Macro Model - Business Valuation Model

Technical Analysis of Securities in Excel and VBA

This course equips the participant to understand the concepts and techniques relating to Technical Analysis of price and volume of securities traded in stock exchanges based on real data with the help of MS Excel and VBA. At the end of the course the participant will have the confidence and skills required to analyse the price movements and to make informed decisions as a prospective analyst or investor.

This program consists of the following modules based on live data.

1. Downloading of Data from the Website of the Stock Exchange
2. Collating the Data
3. Cleaning  the Data
4. Arranging the Data
4. Segmenting the Data
5. Computing the Statistics
6. Preparation of Charts
7. Analysis and Presentation of Data and the Analysis
Application of MS Excel and VBA all throughout the Modules


Stock Market Indices

Reading Annual Report of a Company

Valuation of Shares

Fundamental Analysis

Financial Accounting and Reporting_CPA_USA

Syllabus Areas

Area I — Conceptual Framework, Standard-Setting and Financial Reporting (25–35%)
Area II — Select Financial Statement Accounts (30–40%)
Area III — Select Transactions (20–30%)
Area IV — State and Local Governments (5-15%)
Skill allocationWeight 
Evaluation 
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Analysis25–35%
Application50–60%
Remembering and Understanding 10–20%

    

Detailed Syllabus Content 

Area I — Conceptual Framework, Standard-Setting and Financial Reporting (25–35%)

A. Conceptual framework and standard-setting for business and nonbusiness entities
Content group / topicRemembering and UnderstandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
1. Conceptual framework√Recall the purpose and characteristics in the conceptual framework for business and nonbusiness entities.
2. Standard setting process√Recall the due process steps followed by the FASB to establish financial accounting and reporting standards.

B. General-purpose financial statements: for-profit business entities

Content group / topicRemembering and UnderstandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
1. Balance sheet / statement of financial position
√Prepare a classified balance sheet from a trial balance and supporting documentation
   √  Adjust the balance sheet to correct identified errors
    √ Detect, investigate and correct discrepancies while agreeing the balance sheet amounts to supporting documentation.
    √ Calculate fluctuations and ratios and interpret the results while reviewing comparative balance sheets.
2. Income statement/ statement of profit or loss
√Prepare a multiple-step income statement from a trial balance and supporting documentation
   √  Prepare a single-step income statement from a trial balance and supporting documentation.
   √  Adjust the income statement to correct identified errors
    √ Detect, investigate and correct discrepancies while agreeing the income statement amounts to supporting documentation.
    √ Calculate fluctuations and ratios and interpret the results while reviewing comparative income statements.
3. Statement of comprehensive income
√Prepare a statement of comprehensive income from a trial balance and supporting documentation
   √   Calculate reclassification adjustments for items of other comprehensive income.
   √   Adjust the statement of comprehensive income to correct identified errors.
    √  Detect, investigate and correct discrepancies while agreeing the statement of comprehensive income amounts to supporting documentation.
4. Statement of changes in equity
√Prepare a statement of changes in equity from a trial balance and supporting documentation
   √   Adjust the statement of changes in equity to correct identified errors.
    √  Detect, investigate and correct discrepancies while agreeing the statement of changes in equity amounts to supporting documentation.
5. Statement of cash flows
√Prepare a statement of cash flows using the direct method and required disclosures from supporting documentation.
   √   Prepare a statement of cash flows using the indirect method and required disclosures from supporting documentation
   √   Adjust a statement of cash flows to correct identified errors.
    √  Detect, investigate and correct discrepancies while agreeing the statement of cash flows amounts to supporting documentation.
    √  Derive the impact of transactions on the statement of cash flows.
6. Notes to financial statements
√Adjust the notes to the financial statements to correct identified errors and omissions.
    √  Compare the notes to the financial statements and supporting documentation to identify inconsistencies and investigate those inconsistencies
7. Consolidated financial statements (including wholly owned subsidiaries and noncontrolling interests)√

Recall basic consolidation concepts and terms (e.g. controlling interest, noncontrolling interest, primary beneficiary, variable interest entity).
   √   Prepare consolidated financial statements (includes adjustments, eliminations and/or noncontrolling interests) from supporting documentation.
   √   Adjust consolidated financial statements to correct identified errors.
    √  Detect, investigate and correct discrepancies identified while agreeing the consolidated financial statement amounts to supporting documentation.
8. Discontinued operations√Prepare the discontinued operations portion of the financial statements from a trial balance and supporting documentation.
9. Going concern√Recall the requirements for disclosing uncertainties about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern

C. General-purpose financial statements: nongovernmental, not-for-profit entities
Content group / topicRemembering and UnderstandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative Task
1. Statement of financial position√Recall the purpose and objectives of the statement of financial position for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity.

√Prepare a statement of financial position for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity from a trial balance and supporting documentation.

√Adjust the statement of financial position for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity to correct identified errors
2. Statement of activities√Recall the purpose and objectives of the statement of activities for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity.
√Prepare a statement of activities for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity from a trial balance and supporting documentation.
   √   Adjust the statement of activities for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity to correct identified errors.
3. Statement of cash flows√Recall the purpose and objectives of the statement of cash flows for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity
√Prepare a statement of cash flows and required disclosures using the direct method for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity
√Prepare a statement of cash flows and required disclosures using the indirect method for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity.
√Adjust the statement of cash flows for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity to correct identified errors.
4. Notes to financial statements√Adjust the notes to the financial statements to correct identified errors and omissions.

D. Public company reporting topics (U.S. SEC reporting requirements, earnings per share and segment reporting)
Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Recall the purpose of forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K that a U.S. registrant is required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
√Identify the significant components of Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
√Prepare financial statement note disclosures for reportable segments.
√Calculate basic earnings per share.
  √   Calculate diluted earnings per share

E. Financial statements of employee benefit plans

Content group / topicRemembering and UnderstandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Identify the required financial statements for a defined benefit pension plan and a defined contribution pension plan.
   √   Prepare a statement of changes in net assets available for benefits for a defined benefit pension plan and a defined contribution pension plan.
√Prepare a statement of net assets available for benefits for a defined benefit pension plan and a defined contribution pension plan.

F. Special purpose frameworks
Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Recall appropriate financial statement titles to be used for the financial statements prepared under a special purpose framework.
√Perform calculations to convert cash basis or modified cash basis financial statements to accrual basis financial statements.
√Prepare financial statements using the cash basis of accounting
√Prepare financial statements using a modified cash basis of accounting.
   √   Prepare financial statements using the income tax basis of accounting

Area II — Select Financial Statement Accounts (30-40%)

A. Cash and cash equivalents
Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Calculate cash and cash equivalents balances to be reported in the financial statements
√Reconcile the cash balance per the bank statement to the general ledger
√Investigate unreconciled cash balances to determine whether an adjustment to the general ledger is necessary

B. Trade receivables
Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Calculate trade receivables and allowances and prepare journal entries
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Prepare any required journal entries to record the transfer of trade receivables (secured borrowings, factoring, assignment, pledging).
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Prepare a rollforward of the trade receivables account balance using various sources of information.
    √  Reconcile and investigate differences between the subledger and general ledger for trade receivables to determine whether an adjustment is necessary.

C. Inventory

Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Calculate the carrying amount of inventory and prepare journal entries using various costing methods
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Measure impairment losses on inventory
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Prepare a rollforward of the inventory account balance using various sources of information.
    √  Reconcile and investigate differences between the subledger and general ledger for inventory to determine whether an adjustment is necessary.


D. Property, plant and equipment

Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Calculate the gross and net property, plant and equipment balances and prepare journal entries.
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Calculate gains or losses on the disposal of long-lived assets to be recognized in the financial statements
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Measure impairment losses on long-lived assets to be recognized in the financial statements
   √  Calculate the amounts necessary to prepare journal entries to record a nonmonetary exchange
   √  Determine whether an asset qualifies to be reported as held for sale in the financial statements.
   √   Adjust the carrying amount of assets held for sale and calculate the loss to be recognized in the financial statements.
    √  Prepare a rollforward of the property, plant and equipment account balance using various sources of information.
    √  Reconcile and investigate differences between the subledger and general ledger for property, plant and equipment to determine whether an adjustment is necessary.

E. Investments

Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
1. Financial Assets at fair value√
Identify investments that are eligible or required to be reported at fair value in the financial statements.
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Calculate the carrying amount of investments measured at fair value and prepare journal entries (excluding impairment).
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Calculate gains and losses to be recognized in net income or other comprehensive income for investments measured at fair value and prepare journal entries.
   √  Calculate investment income to be recognized in net income for investments measured at fair value and prepare journal entries.
   √  Measure impairment losses to be recognized on applicable investments reported at fair value in the financial statements.
2. Financial assets at amortized cost √   Identify investments that are eligible to be reported at amortized cost in the financial statements
   √  Calculate the carrying amount of investments measured at amortized cost and prepare journal entries (excluding impairment).
   √  Measure impairment losses to be recognized on investments reported at amortized cost in the financial statements.
3. Equity method investments √    Identify when the equity method of accounting can be applied to an investment
   √   Calculate the carrying amount of equity method investments and prepare journal entries (excluding impairment).
   √   Measure impairment losses to be recognized in the financial statements on equity method investments.


F. Intangible assets - Goodwill and other

Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task

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Identify the criteria for recognizing intangible assets in the statement of financial position and classify intangible assets as either finite-lived or indefinite-lived.
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Identify impairment indicators for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets
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Calculate the carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets reported in the financial statements (initial measurement, amortization and impairment) and prepare journal entries
   √  Calculate the carrying amount of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets reported in the financial statements (includes initial measurement and impairment) and prepare journal entries.

G. Payables and accrued liabilities
Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task


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Calculate the carrying amount of payables and accrued liabilities and prepare journal entries.

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Identify and calculate liabilities arising from exit or disposal activities and determine the timing of recognition in the financial statements
√
Calculate the liabilities and assets resulting from asset retirement obligations and prepare journal entries.
    √ Reconcile and investigate differences between the subledger and general ledger for accounts payable and accrued liabilities to determine whether an adjustment is necessary. (includes initial measurement and impairment) and prepare journal entries.

H. Long term debt (financial liabilities)
Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
1. Notes and bonds payable√

Classify a change to a debt instrument as either a modification of terms or an extinguishment of debt.
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Understand when a change to the terms of a debt instrument qualifies as a troubled debt restructuring
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Classify a financial instrument as either debt or equity, based on its characteristics.
   √  Calculate the interest expense attributable to notes and bonds payable reported in the financial statements (including discounts, premiums or debt issuance costs).
   √   Calculate the carrying amount of notes and bonds payable and prepare journal entries.

I. Equity
Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task


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Prepare journal entries to recognize equity transactions in the financial statements

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Calculate net asset balances for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity and prepare journal entries.

J. Revenue recognition
Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task

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Recall concepts of accounting for revenue

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Determine the amount and timing of revenue to be recognized under a contract and prepare journal entries.
   √  Determine revenue to be recognized by a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity for contributed services received and prepare journal entries.
    √ Interpret agreements, contracts and/or other supporting documentation to determine the amount and timing of revenue to be recognized in the financial statements
    √  Reconcile and investigate differences between the sales subledger and the general ledger to determine whether an adjustment is necessary

K. Compensation and benefits
Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
1. Compensated absences  √Calculate the carrying amount of the liability for compensated absences and prepare journal entries.
2. Retirement benefits
√

Use actuarial outputs to calculate the costs and the funded status for a defined benefit pension plan or a defined benefit postretirement plan and prepare journal entries.
 3. Stock compensation (share-based payments) √   Recall concepts associated with share-based payment arrangements (grant date, vesting conditions, inputs to valuation techniques, valuation models).
    √  Calculate compensation costs to be recognized for a share-based payment arrangement classified as equity and prepare journal entries.
    √   Calculate compensation costs to be recognized for a share-based payment arrangement classified as a liability and prepare journal entries.

L. Income Taxes
Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task

√ Recall the accounting treatment for uncertainty in income taxes

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Recall the criteria for recognizing or adjusting a valuation allowance for a deferred tax asset in the financial statements..
   √  Calculate the income tax expense, current taxes payable/receivable and deferred tax liabilities/assets to be reported in the financial statements
    √  Prepare journal entries to record the tax provision in the financial statements

Area III — Select Transactions (20–30%)

A. Accounting changes and error corrections

Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Calculate a required adjustment to the financial statements due to an accounting change or error correction and determine whether it requires prospective or retrospective application.
√Derive the impact to the financial statements and related note disclosures of an accounting change or an error correction.
 
B. Business Combinations

Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Prepare journal entries to record the identifiable net assets acquired in a business combination that results in the recognition of goodwil
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Prepare journal entries to record the identifiable net assets acquired in a business combination that includes a noncontrolling interest.
  √   Prepare journal entries to record the identifiable net assets acquired in a business combination that results in the recognition of a bargain purchase gain.
  √  Adjust the financial statements to properly reflect changes in contingent consideration related to a business combination.
  √   Calculate the consideration transferred in a business combination
   √   Adjust the financial statements to properly reflect measurement period adjustments related to a business combination.

C. Contingencies and commitments

Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√
Recall the recognition and disclosure criteria used to identify commitments and contingencies.
√
Calculate amounts of contingencies and prepare journal entries.
  
 √ Review supporting documentation to determine whether a commitment or contingency requires recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.


D. Derivatives and hedge accounting (eg: swaps, options and forwards)

Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
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Identify the characteristics of a freestanding and/or embedded derivative financial instrument to be recognized in the financial statements.
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Identify the criteria necessary to qualify for hedge accounting
  √
  Prepare journal entries for hedging transactions.
  √   Prepare journal entries for derivative financial instruments (swaps, options and forwards)

E. Foreign currency transactions and translation

Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√
Recall the basic functional currency concepts including the indicators to be considered when determining an entity's functional currency

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Calculate transaction gains or losses recognized from monetary transactions denominated in a foreign currency.
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  Adjust an entity's financial statements (local currency to functional currency or functional currency to reporting currency) and recognize the effect on equity through net income or other comprehensive income.

F. Leases

Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√
Recall the appropriate accounting treatment for residual value guarantees, purchase options and variable lease payments included in leasing arrangements.
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Identify the criteria for classifying a lease arrangement.
  √
  Calculate the carrying amount of lease-related assets and liabilities and prepare journal entries that a lessee should record.
   √   Calculate the carrying amount of lease-related assets and prepare journal entries that a lessor should record
   √   Calculate the lease costs that a lessee should recognize in the income statement
   √   Prepare journal entries that the seller/lessee should record for a sale-leaseback transaction.
   √   Calculate the amount of lease income that a lessor should recognize in the income statement.
    √  Interpret agreements, contracts and/or other supporting documentation to determine the appropriate accounting treatment of a leasing arrangement and prepare the journal entries that the lessee should record.

G. Nonreciprocal transfers

Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Recall the recognition requirements associated with conditional and unconditional promises to give (pledges) for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity 
√ Identify transfers to a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity acting as an agent or intermediary that are not recognized as contributions in the statement of activities
√Calculate the carrying amount of donated assets (financial assets or long-lived assets) to be reported in the statement of financial position.
√Calculate increases in net assets attributable to contributions for a nongovernmental, not-for-profit entity

H. Research and Development Costs

Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
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Identify research and development costs and classify the costs as an expense in the financial statements.

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Calculate the research and development costs to be reported as an expense in the financial statements.

I. Software costs
Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Identify the criteria necessary to capitalize software costs (software for internal use or sale) in the financial statements.
√Calculate capitalized software costs (software for internal use or sale) to be reported in the financial statements and the related amortization expense.

J. Subsequent events
Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Identify a subsequent event and recall its appropriate accounting treatment
√Calculate required adjustments to financial statements and/or note disclosures based on identified subsequent events.
    √  Derive the impact to the financial statements and required note disclosures due to identified subsequent events.

K. Fair value measurements
Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task


√Identify the valuation techniques used to measure fair value. 
√Use the fair value hierarchy to determine the classification of a fair value measurement.
√Use the fair value concepts (e.g. highest and best use, market participant assumptions, unit of account) to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities.

L. Differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP

Content group /topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
√Identify accounting and reporting differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
√Determine the impact of the differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP on the financial statements.

Area IV — State and Local Governments (5–15%)

A. State and local government concepts

Content group /topic
Remembering and understanding
Application
Analysis
Evaluation
Representative task
1.Conceptual framework 
√
Recall the purpose and characteristics of the conceptual framework for state and local governments.
2. Measurement focus and basis of accounting 
√
Recall the measurement focus and basis of accounting used by state and local governments for fund and government-wide financial reporting.
3. Purpose of funds
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Determine the appropriate fund(s) that a state or local government should use to record its activities

B. Format and content of the financial section of the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)
Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
1. Government-wide financial statements√Identify and recall basic concepts and principles associated with government-wide financial statements (e.g., required activities, financial statements and financial statement components).
√Prepare the government-wide statement of net position for a state or local government from trial balances and supporting documentation.
√
Prepare the government-wide statement of activities for a state or local government from trial balances and supporting documentation.
 2. Governmental funds financial statements √    Identify and recall basic concepts and principles associated with governmental fund financial statements (e.g., required funds, financial statements and financial statement components).
   √   Prepare the statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances for the governmental funds of a state or local government from trial balances and supporting documentation.
   √   Prepare the balance sheet for the governmental funds of a state or local government from trial balances and supporting documentation.
 3. Proprietary funds financial statements √    Identify and recall basic concepts and principles associated with proprietary fund financial statements (e.g., required funds, financial statements and financial statement components).
   √   Prepare the statement of revenues, expenses and changes in fund net position for the proprietary funds of a state or local government from trial balances and supporting documentation.
   √   Prepare the statement of net position for the proprietary funds of a state or local government from trial balances and supporting documentation.
   √   Prepare the statement of cash flows for the proprietary funds of a state or local government
 4. Fiduciary funds financial statements√    Identify and recall basic concepts and principles associated with fiduciary fund financial statements (e.g., required funds, financial statements and financial statement components).
  √   Prepare the statement of changes in fiduciary net position for the fiduciary funds of a state or local government from trial balances and supporting documentation.
  √   Prepare the statement of net position for the fiduciary funds of a state or local government from trial balances and supporting documentation.
 5. Notes to financial statements √    Recall the disclosure requirements for the notes to the basic financial statements of state and local governments.
 6. Management’s discussion and analysis √    Recall the objectives and components of management's discussion and analysis in the comprehensive annual financial report for state and local governments.
 7. Budgetary comparison reporting √    Recall the objectives and components of budgetary comparison reporting in the comprehensive annual financial report for state and local governments.
 8. Required supplementary information (RSI) other than management’s discussion and analysis √    Recall the objectives and components of required supplementary information other than management’s discussion and analysis in the comprehensive annual financial report for state and local governments.
 9. Financial reporting entity, including blended and discrete component units √    Recall the criteria for classifying an entity as a component unit of a state or local government and the financial statement presentation requirements (discrete or blended).

C. Deriving government-wide financial statements and reconciliation requirements

Content  group /topicRemembering and understandingApplication
Analysis
EvaluationRepresentative task
√Prepare worksheets to convert the governmental fund financial statements to the governmental activities reported in the government-wide financial statements.
√Prepare the schedule to reconcile the total fund balances and the net change in fund balances reported in the governmental fund financial statements to the net position and change in net position reported in the government-wide financial statements.

D. Typical items and specific types of transactions and events: measurement, valuation, calculation and presentation in governmental entity financial statements

Content group / topicRemembering and understandingApplicationAnalysisEvaluationRepresentative task
1. Net position and components thereof√Calculate the net position balances (unrestricted, restricted and net investment in capital assets) for state and local governments and prepare journal entries.
2. Fund balances and components thereof√Calculate the fund balances (assigned, unassigned, nonspendable, committed and restricted) for state and local governments and prepare journal entries.
3. Capital assets and infrastructure assets√Identify capital assets reported in the government-wide financial statements of state and local governments.
   √   Calculate the net general capital assets balance for state and local governments and prepare journal entries (initial measurement and subsequent depreciation and amortization).
4. General and proprietary long-term liabilities√Identify general and proprietary long-term liabilities reported in the government-wide financial statements of state and local governments.
   √   Calculate the total indebtedness to be reported in the government-wide financial statements of a state or local government.
   √   Calculate the net general long-term debt balance for state and local governments and prepare journal entries (debt issuance, interest payments, issue premiums or issue discounts).
5. Interfund activity, including transfers√Prepare eliminations of interfund activity in the government-wide financial statements of state and local governments.
  √   Prepare journal entries to recognize interfund activity within state and local governments.
6. Nonexchange revenue transactions√Calculate the amount of nonexchange revenue to be recognized by state and local governments using the modified accrual basis of accounting and prepare journal entries.
   √   Calculate the amount of nonexchange revenue to be recognized by state and local governments using the accrual basis of accounting and prepare journal entries.
7. Expenditures and expenses√Calculate expenditures to be recognized under the modified accrual basis of accounting (paid from available fund financial resources) for state and local governments and prepare journal entries.
   √   Calculate expenses to be recognized under the accrual basis of accounting for state and local governments and prepare journal entries.
8. Special items√Identify transactions that require presentation as special items in government-wide financial statements for state and local governments.
9. Budgetary accounting and encumbrances√Recall and explain the types of budgets used by state and local governments.
   √   Prepare journal entries to record budgets (original and final) of state and local governments.
   √   Prepare journal entries to record encumbrances of state and local governments.
10. Other financing sources and uses√Calculate the amount to be reported as other financing sources and other financing uses in the governmental funds financial statements.


Business Environment and Concepts_CPA_USA

Management Accounting_ACCA_Applied Knowledge

A The nature, source and purpose of management information 

1. Accounting for management 

2. Sources of data 

3. Cost classification 

4. Presenting information 

B Data analysis and statistical techniques 

1. Sampling methods 

2. Analytical techniques in budgeting and forecasting 

3. Summarising and analysing data 

4. Spreadsheets 

C Cost accounting techniques. 

1. Accounting for material, labour and overheads 

2. Absorption and marginal costing 

3. Cost accounting methods 

4. Alternative cost accounting principles 

D Budgeting 

1. Nature and purpose of budgeting 

2. Budget preparation 

3. Flexible budgets 

4. Asset budgeting and investment appraisal 

5. Budgetary control and reporting 

6. Behavioural aspects of budgeting 

E Standard costing 

1 Standard costing system 

2. Variance calculations and analysis 

3. Reconciliation of budgeted and actual profit 

F Performance measurement 

1. Performance measurement - overview 

2 Performance measurement - application 

3 Cost reductions and value enhancement 

4. Monitoring performance and reporting



Financial Accounting_ACCA_Applied Knowledge

A The Context and purpose of financial reporting 

1. The scope and purpose of financial statements for external reporting 

2. Stakeholders’ needs 

3. The main elements of financial reports 

4. The regulatory framework 

5. Duties and responsibilities of those charged with governance 

B Accounting principles, concepts and qualitative characteristics 

1. The qualitative characteristics of financial information 

 2. Qualitative characteristics of useful financial information 

C The use of double-entry and accounting systems 

1. Double-entry book-keeping principles including the maintenance of accounting records 

2. General ledger accounts and journal entries 

D Recording transactions and events 

1. Sales and purchases 

2. Cash 

3. Inventories 

4. Tangible non-current assets 

5. Depreciation 

6. Intangible non-current assets and amortisation

7. Accruals expenses (accruals), prepaid expenses (prepayments), accrued income, and deferred income 

8. Receivables and payables 

9. Provisions and contingencies 

10. Capital structure and finance costs 

E Reconciliations 

1. Bank reconciliations 

2. Trade payables account reconciliations 

F Preparing a trial balance 

1. Trial balance 

2. Correction of errors 

3. Suspense accounts 

G Preparing financial statements 

1. Statement of financial position 

2. Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 

3. Disclosure notes 

4. Events after the reporting period 

5. Statement of cash flows (excluding partnerships 

H Preparing basic consolidated financial statements 

1. Subsidiaries 

2. Associates 

I Interpretation of financial statements 

1. Importance and purpose of analysis of financial statements 

2. Ratios 

3. Analysis of financial statements



Financial Management_ACCA_Applied Skills

A Financial management function 

1. The nature and purpose of financial management 

2. Financial objectives and relationship with corporate strategy 

3. Stakeholders and impact on corporate objectives 

4. Financial and other objectives in not-for profit organisations 

B Financial management environment 

1. The economic environment for business 

2. The nature and role of financial markets and institutions 

3. The nature and role of money markets 

C Working capital management 

1. The nature, elements and importance of working capital 

2. Management of inventories, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash 

3. Determining working capital needs and funding strategies 

D Investment appraisal 

1. Investment appraisal techniques 

2. Allowing for inflation and taxation in DCF 

3. Adjusting for risk and uncertainty in investment appraisal 

4. Specific investment decisions (lease or buy, asset replacement, capital rationing) 

E Business finance 

1. Sources of, and raising, business finance 

2. Estimating the cost of capital 

3. Sources of finance and their relative costs 

4. Capital structure theories and practical considerations 

5. Finance for small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs) 

F Business valuations 

1. Nature and purpose of the valuation of business and financial assets 

2. Models for the valuation of shares 

3. The valuation of debt and other financial assets 

4. Efficient market hypothesis (EMH) and practical considerations in the valuation of shares 

G Risk management 

1. The nature and types of risk and approaches to risk management 

2. Causes of exchange rate differences and interest rate fluctuations 

3. Hedging techniques for foreign currency risk 

4. Hedging techniques for interest rate risk 

H Employability and technology skills 

1. Use computer technology to efficiently access and manipulate relevant information 

2. Work on relevant response options, using available functions and technology, as would be required in the workplace

3. Navigate windows and computer screens to create and amend responses to exam requirements, using the appropriate tools 

4. Present data and information effectively, using the appropriate tool


Financial Reporting_ACCA_Applied Skills

A The conceptual and regulatory framework for financial reporting

1. The need for a conceptual framework and the characteristics of useful information 

2. Recognition and measurement 

3. Regulatory framework 

4. The concepts and principles of groups and consolidated financial statements 

B Accounting for transactions in financial statements 

1. Tangible non-current assets 

2. Intangible assets 

3. Impairment of assets 

4. Inventories and agriculture 

5. Financial instruments 

6. Leasing 

7. Provisions and events after the reporting period 

8. Taxation 

9. Reporting financial performance 

10. Revenue 

11. Government grants 

12. Foreign currency transactions 

C Analysing and interpreting the financial statements of single entities and groups 

1. Limitations of financial statements 

2. Calculation and interpretation of accounting ratios and trends to address users’ and stakeholders’ needs 

3. Limitations of interpretation techniques 

4. Not-for-profit, and public sector entities 

D Preparation of financial statements 

1. Preparation of single entity financial statements 

2. Preparation of consolidated financial statements for a simple group 

E Employability and technology skills 

1. Use computer technology to efficiently access and manipulate relevant information. 

2. Work on relevant response options, using available functions and technology, as would be required in the workplace. 

3. Navigate windows and computer screens to create and amend responses to exam requirements, using the appropriate tools. 

4. Present data and information effectively, using the appropriate tools.



Advanced Financial Management_ACCA_StratProf

A Role of senior financial adviser in the multinational organisation 

1. The role and responsibility of senior financial executive/advisor 

2. Financial strategy formulation 

3. Corporate environmental, social, governance (ESG) and ethical issues 

4. Management of international trade and finance 

5. Strategic business and financial planning for multinational organisations 

6. Dividend policy in multinationals and transfer pricing 

B Advanced investment appraisal 

1. Discounted cash flow techniques 

 2. Application of option pricing theory in investment decisions 

3. Impact of financing on investment decisions and adjusted present values 

4. Valuation and the use of free cash flows 

5. International investment and financing decisions 

C Acquisitions and mergers 

1. Acquisitions and mergers versus other growth strategies 

2. Valuation for acquisitions and mergers 

3. Regulatory framework and processes 

4. Financing acquisitions and mergers 

D Corporate reconstruction and re-organisation 

1. Financial reconstruction 

2. Business re-organisation 

E Treasury and advanced risk management techniques 

1. The role of the treasury function in multinationals 

2. The use of financial derivatives to hedge against forex risk 

3. The use of financial derivatives to hedge against interest rate risk 

F Professional skills 

1. Communication 

2. Analysis and evaluation 

3. Scepticism 

4. Commercial acumen 

G Employability and technology skills 

1. Use computer technology to efficiently access and manipulate relevant information. 

2. Work on relevant response options, using available functions and technology, as would be required in the workplace. 

3. Navigate windows and computer screens to create and amend responses to exam requirements, using the appropriate tools. 

4. Present data and information effectively, using the appropriate tools.


Business Value, Governance and Risk_CA S'Pore_ProfExamn

Management Information_CAS'Pore_ProfExamn

Syllabus

A Explain managerial accounting and its primary responsibilities in organisations and classify costs used in managerial accounting. 

B Apply various cost management tools for analysis and decision making. 

C Prepare master and flexible budgets and apply standard costs to compute and interpret the cost variances. 

D Identify various types of responsibility centres and evaluate various types of short-term. 

E Analyse various types of strategic models in managerial accounting. 

F Discuss the application of balanced scorecard and performance measurements for strategic planning and control for sustainable business. 


Weightage
Introduction to Management Accounting 4 Hrs6% 
Cost Management and Cost Analysis10 Hrs17%
Budget Planning and Control9 Hrs15%
Responsibility Accounting and Business Decision Making 14 Hrs23%
Strategic Management10 Hrs17%
Performance Evaluation and Sustainability Issues13 Hrs22%

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE 

1. Basic application of common costing techniques and associated terminology; 

2. Basic application of budgeting techniques; and 

3. The ability to identify variances and possible causes


Financial Reporting and Disclosure_CAS'Pore_ProfExamn

Module Aim 

This course is designed to provide candidates with an overview of the presentation and disclosures of financial statements and an advanced knowledge of selected important accounting standards.

Syllabus Learning Outcomes 

Candidates will be able to: 

 Understand the framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements and the disclosure issues. 

 Identify the basic and further issues in the preparation of consolidated financial statements.  Understand the basic concepts of deferred tax accounting, the disclosures and presentation issues. 

 Understand the concepts relating to foreign currency transactions and translation. 

 Account for financial instruments. 

 Understand emerging or other accounting issue

Module outline and detailed syllabus

1. Overview of Financial Statements 

 Framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements 

 Objective of financial statements 

 Qualitative characteristics of financial statements 

 Recognition and measurement of the elements of financial statements 

 Concepts of capital and capital maintenance 

 Financial statements 

 Statement of Financial Position 

 Statement of Comprehensive Income

  Concept of comprehensive income 

 Income Statement 

 Statement of Cash Flows 

 Statement of Changes in Equity 

 Notes to accounts 

 Other disclosure issues in the financial statements 

 Changes in accounting policy and estimates and correction of errors 

 Events after the balance sheet date 

 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets 

 Operating segments 

 Related party disclosures 

 Earnings per share 

2. Consolidated Financial Statements 

 Basic issues in the preparation of consolidated balance sheet and consolidated income statement 

 The acquisition method  Goodwill on consolidation 

 Fair value adjustments  

 Non-controlling interests 

 Inter-company transactions and unrealised gains/losses 

 Further issues in the preparation of consolidated balance sheet and consolidated income statement 

 Investments in associates and equity accounting 

 Loss of control 

 Re-measurement of previously-held interests on acquisition date 

 Reverse take-overs 

 Complex group structure (e.g. father-son-grandson structure) 

 Interests in joint-ventures 

3. Accounting for Income Taxes 

 Basic concepts in deferred tax accounting 

 Rationale for deferred tax accounting 

 Concept of tax base and temporary differences 

 Taxable and deductible temporary differences 

 Recognition of deferred tax assets/liabilities 

 Accounting for temporary differences 

 Recognized assets and liabilities in separate financial statements 

 Revaluation of recognized assets and liabilities in separate financial statements 

 Initial recognition of assets and liabilities in separate financial statements 

 Fair value adjustments recognized under the acquisition method in consolidated financial statements 

 Goodwill 

 Investment in subsidiaries and associates 

 Accounting for deferred tax assets 

 Accounting for tax losses 

 Deductible temporary differences 

 Measurement issues 

 Measurement of deferred tax assets/liabilities 

 Measurement of tax expense 

 Presentation issues 

 Presentation of current tax payable 

 Presentation of deferred tax assets/liabilities 

 Presentation of tax expense 

 Disclosure requirements 

 Reconciliation of effective tax rate/amount to statutory tax rate/amount 

 Analysis of temporary differences 

 Other disclosures 

4. Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation 

 Foreign currency transactions and balances 

 Concepts relating to functional currency and presentation currency 

 Translation of foreign currency transactions and balances into an entity’s  functional currency

 Monetary items versus non-monetary items 

 Treatment of exchange gains/losses

 Foreign operations

 Re-measurement of foreign currency financial statements to the functional currency 

 Translation of financial statements prepared in an entity’s functional currency to a different presentation currency 

 Translation of foreign currency financial statements of subsidiaries and associates to the presentation currency of the parent 

 Translation gains and losses arising from translation of the separate financial statements of a subsidiary or an associate 

 Translation gains and losses arising from the translation of goodwill and fair value adjustments 

 Allocation of translation gains and losses to non-controlling interests 

5. Accounting for Financial Instruments

 Theoretical and practical considerations underlying the application of FRS 32, FRS 39 and FRS 107 

 Recognition and derecognition 

 Recognition of financial assets: primary instruments and derivative instruments, stand-alone and embedded derivatives 

 Recognition of financial liabilities 

 Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities 

 Measurement 

 Measurement of financial assets: “fair value through profit or loss”, “available-for-sale”, “held-to-maturity”, and “loans and receivables” 

 Measurement of financial liabilities 

 Presentation 

 Substance over form 

 Split accounting for compound instruments 

 Off-setting of financial assets and financial liabilities 

 Disclosure 

 Risk management policy 

 Fair values 

 Other disclosures 

 Hedge accounting 

 Fair value hedge 

 Cash flow hedge 

 Hedge of investment in foreign entity 

6. Emerging or Other Accounting Issues

This topic deals with conceptual and qualitative issues relating to: 

 IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 

 Compensation-related issues including accounting for share-based compensation  

 Issues addressed in exposure drafts (ED/FRS and ED/INT FRS) that have significant impact on future accounting practices 

 Contentious or evolving issues relating to Topics 1- 5 of this syllabus



Advanced Financial Reporting_CAS'Pore_Foundation

THE MODULE AT A GLANCE 

A Explain the importance of ethical behaviour in the context of Financial Reporting and be able to apply ethical guidelines for professional accountants. 

B 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. 

C Demonstrate the appropriate treatment and disclosure relating to derivatives, hedge accounting, financial instruments and fair value measurement. 

D Prepare consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries and associates under a business combination, including basic notes to the accounts. 

E Account for the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates for groups with foreign operations.

Specific exclusions              

The following specific SFRS(I) are specifically excluded.

Std NoStd Name
SFRS(I) 1-20Accounting for government grants and disclosure of government assistance
SFRS(I) 1-26Accounting and reporting by retirement benefit plans 
SFRS(I) 1-29Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies
SFRS(I) 1-33 Earnings per share
SFRS(I) 1-34Interim financial reporting
SFRS(I) 1-41Agriculture
SFRS(I) 4Insurance contracts
SFRS(I) 6Exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources
SFRS(I) 8 Operating segments

Learning Outcomes


Sl NoLearning Outcome

A - Financial Reporting Framework

A1
Compliance and Ethics in Financial Reporting
1Assess the relevance and importance of ethical and professional issues in complying with accounting standards.
2Appraise the potential ethical implications of professional and managerial decisions in the preparation of financial reports, in line with Ethics Pronouncement 100 (EP 100) the ISCA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
3Identify and recommend an appropriate course of action arising from ethical dilemmas in financial reporting.
4Assess the consequences of not upholding ethical principles in the preparation of financial reports.
A2
Emerging Trends and Current Issues
5Demonstrate awareness of both domestic and international current developments.

B

Recognition of the Elements of Financial Statements

B1
Impairment of Assets (SFRS (I) 1-36
6Evaluate the impairment test for all classes of assets under the relevant accounting standard appropriate to that class of asset.
7Calculate the impairment losses for all classes of assets under the relevant accounting standard appropriate to that class of asset
8Evaluate sensitivity of an impairment analysis to the exercise of professional judgment, use of assumptions and critical estimates
9Identify and explain the concept of a cash-generating unit.
10Explain the need for impairment testing to be done at the smallest cash-generating unit level.
11Allocate impairment losses for a cash-generating unit.
B2
Construction Contracts (under SFRS(I) 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers)
12Explain the concept of satisfying a performance obligation and the recognition of corresponding revenue and costs over time
13Identify the relevant revenue and costs to be recognised in a construction contract.
14Calculate the amount of revenue and costs to be recognised where the expected contract outcome is a profit, loss or unknown.
B3
Intangible assets (including Goodwill under SFRS(I) 1-38)
15Identify the recognition and measurement issues for Intangible Assets under SFRS(I) 1-38.
16Account for the impairment of Intangible Assets under SFRS(I) 1-36.
17Account for the amortization of Intangible Assets under SFRS(I) 1-38.
18Present and disclose Intangible Assets in the financial statements.
B4  Non-current assets held for sale and Discontinued Operations (SFRS(I) 5) 19
19Explain the difference between non-current assets held for sale or distribution to owners and discontinued operations.
20 Determine when to classify noncurrent assets as being held for sale or distribution to owners
21Apply the measurement criteria to non-current assets held for sale or distribution to owners and discontinued operations
22Present and disclose non-current assets held for sale or distribution to owners and discontinued operations.
B5
 Related Parties (SFRS(I) 1-24)
23Identify the parties considered to be related to an entity.
24Identify the implications of related party transactions and the need for disclosure.

C 

FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

C1
Derivatives and Hedging (including SFRS(I) 7, 9, 13 and SFRS(I) 1-32, 1-39)
25Account for derivative financial instruments and simple embedded derivatives.
26Outline the principles of hedge accounting.
27Assess hedge accounting criteria including qualifying hedging instruments, qualifying hedged items and hedge effectiveness.
28Account for fair value hedges, cash flow hedges, hedges of investments in foreign operations.
29Assess and account for financial liabilities and equity under SFRS(I) 1-32.
30Evaluate and determine the impairment for financial assets under SFRS(I) 9
31Identify and disclose risks related to financial instruments within scope of SFRS(I) 7.
32Apply fair value measurement standard SFRS(I) 13.
C2 
Share-Based Payment Transactions and Arrangements (SFRS(I) 2)
33 Discuss the recognition criteria for share-based payment transactions and arrangements.
34 Apply the measurement criteria for share-based payment transactions and arrangements.
35Account for modifications, cancellations, and settlements of share-based payment transactions and arrangements.

D 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (SFRS(I) 3, 10, 11, 12, and 1-28)

D1
 Introduction to Business Combinations
36Describe the role and purpose of consolidated financial statements.
37 Identify and outline the circumstances in which a group is required to prepare consolidated financial statements in relation to the concept of control as per SFRS(I) 10.
38 Identify and apply the criteria used to distinguish between a subsidiary and an associate
D2 
Consolidation of financial statements
39Apply the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations (SFRS(I) 3).
40 Explain and calculate the determination of goodwill.
41Apply the principles in determining the fair value of consideration transferred.
42Prepare acquisition date consolidation adjustments relating to the elimination of investment.
43Prepare consolidation adjustments to account for noncontrolling interests.
44 Prepare the Proof of balances (analytical check) for Noncontrolling Interests and Retained earnings.
45 Determine and apply appropriate consolidation procedures to be used in preparing group financial statements, including statements of cash flows.
 D3
  Post-Acquisition and IntraGroup Transactions
 46 Prepare post-acquisition consolidation adjustments on acquisition date fair value differentials.
 47 Prepare the necessary consolidation adjustments relating to deferred tax adjustments.
 48 Distinguish how pre-acquisition and post-acquisition reserves affect the consolidation process.
 49 Prepare consolidation adjusting entries for intragroup transactions and balances
 50 Apply the recognition and measurement criteria for identifiable acquired assets and liabilities and goodwill on business combinations, excluding situations where business combinations are achieved in stages.
  D4 
Associates and equity accounting
  51 Explain the concept of significant influence.
  52 Apply the equity method of accounting for associates.
  53 Prepare the equity accounting entries for an entity's investment in associate.
  54 Prepare a Proof of balances (analytical check) for investment in associate.
  55Outline and apply the key definitions and accounting methods, which relate to interests in joint arrangements.

E 

 FOREIGN OPERATIONS

E1 
Foreign Operations
 56  Outline the concepts and foreign exchange rates used in the translation of foreign operations into the group’s presentation currency.
 57 Apply the translation of foreign operations into the group’s presentation currency
 58  Account for the consolidation of foreign operations and their disposal.

Financial Management_CAS'Pore_Foundation

Module Objective 

The Financial Management module develops skills and techniques to assist in short-term and long-term financial planning. The long-term financial plan consists of decisions relating to investments (including acquisitions and mergers), finance and dividend decisions. Long-term decision often seek to maximise shareholder wealth, although the module briefly examines other possible scenarios. The short-term focuses on working capital and liquidity management. An underpinning concept throughout is the identification and management of risk. Upon successful completion of this module, Candidates will have gained practical knowledge through the application of various financial management tools and techniques.

Module Assessment 

The Foundation Programme is assessed by way of centralised examinations. Each module will be assessed by way of a 3-hour and 15 minutes restricted open-book written examination. There will be four questions, and each question may have multiple parts requiring structured responses. 

THE MODULE AT A GLANCE 

A Describe the nature and purpose of financial management, and how the objectives relate to an entity’s corporate strategy, both financially and non-financially, in different types of organisations. For each type of business, outline the economic environment faced by the business and consider the role of financial markets and institutions. 

B Discuss the importance of working capital management and describe the different management approaches relating to inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash appropriate to the business entity, for working capital needs and funding strategies. 

C Describe the different sources of short and long-term finance that are appropriate and available to different business entities in different industries and size, including small-and medium-sized entities. Consider the implications of an existing or proposed finance structure on gearing, cost of capital (debt and equity), and the capital structure. 

D Describe Identify the purpose of investment appraisal and apply the non-discounted and discounted cash flow techniques, adjusting for the effects of risk and uncertainty. Effects of inflation and taxation are also considered under the discounted cash flow techniques, as appropriate. Consider the impact of the cost of capital in investment appraisal. Describe and apply the different business valuation models available to value an organisation with debt and/or equity. Outline the efficient market hypothesis and state how this affects the valuation of shares.

 E Identify the different types of risk that may be contained within a defined business environment and apply appropriate monitoring and mitigation strategies. 

WEIGHTAGE 


Introduction to Financial Management4Hrs7%
Cash and Working Capital Management12Hrs20%
Financing Decision – Capital Structure (including dividend decision)12Hrs20%
Investment Decision24Hrs40%
Risk Management8Hrs13% 


ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE 

It is assumed that Candidates have acquired a basic understanding of financial management issues from their prior tertiary studies, and have a good working knowledge of the Singapore economy, including its position in the region and internationally



Principles of Financial Reporting_CAS'Pore_Foundation

Module Objective

The Principles of Financial Reporting module provides Candidates with knowledge of the Conceptual Framework and the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) (SFRS(I)) to produce a complete set of financial statements for single entities, including basic notes to the accounts. Candidates will also be able to explain and advise on the application of the SFRS(I)s, demonstrating appropriate professional judgment. The Principles of Financial Reporting module provides foundation accounting knowledge for the Advanced Financial Reporting module and the Assurance module.

Module Assessment

The Foundation Programme is assessed by way of centralised examinations. Each module will be assessed by way of a 3-hour and 15 minutes restricted open-book written examination. There will be four questions, and each question may have multiple parts requiring structured responses.

Module Outline

A Explain the objectives of Financial Reporting, the standard setting process, as well as the need for and apply the components of the Conceptual Framework. 

B Describe and apply the appropriate measurement and recognition criteria for the elements of the financial statements (Assets and Liabilities), as required by the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and related pronouncements and interpretations. 

C Describe and apply the appropriate measurement and recognition criteria for the elements of the financial statements (Revenue, Expenses, Equity and Other Comprehensive Income), as required by the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and related pronouncements and interpretations. 

D Prepare a complete set of financial statements, including basic notes to the accounts, for a retail entity, a service entity, and a manufacturing entity.

E Demonstrate the appropriate presentation and disclosure of accounting policies, changes in estimates and errors, and events after the reporting date.

Weightage

Financial Reporting Framework4 Hrs7% 
Recognition of the Elements of Financial Statements32 Hrs53%
Preparation of Financial Statements for a Single Entity10 Hrs17%
Other Standards on Presentation and Disclosure of Financial Statements14 Hrs23%

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
It is assumed that Candidates have acquired basic knowledge base in relation to accounting from their prior tertiary studies

Accounting for Decision Making_CAS'Pore_Foundation

Module Objective

 The Accounting for Decision Making module develops cost accounting techniques for planning, control, and decision making. The key focus is on analysis of relevant information for decision making by management. Upon successful completion of this module, Candidates will have gained practical knowledge through the application of various strategic management accounting tools and techniques. 

Module Assessment 

The Foundation Programme is assessed by way of centralised examinations. Each module will be assessed by way of a 3-hour and 15 minutes restricted open-book written examination. There will be four questions, and each question may have multiple parts requiring structured responses. 

THE MODULE AT A GLANCE 

A Explain managerial accounting and its primary responsibilities in organisations and classify costs used in managerial accounting. 

B Apply various cost management tools for analysis and decision making. 

C Prepare master and flexible budgets and apply standard costs to compute and interpret the cost variances. 

D Identify various types of responsibility centres and evaluate various types of short-term. 

E Analyse various types of strategic models in managerial accounting. 

F Discuss the application of balanced scorecard and performance measurements for strategic planning and control for sustainable business. 

WEIGHTAGE 

Introduction to Management Accounting4 Hrs6%
Cost Management and Cost Analysis10 Hrs17% 
Budget Planning and Control9 Hrs15%
Responsibility Accounting and Business Decision Making14 Hrs23%
Strategic Management10 Hrs

Module Objective

 The Accounting for Decision Making module develops cost accounting techniques for planning, control, and decision making. The key focus is on analysis of relevant information for decision making by management. Upon successful completion of this module, Candidates will have gained practical knowledge through the application of various strategic management accounting tools and techniques. 

Module Assessment 

The Foundation Programme is assessed by way of centralised examinations. Each module will be assessed by way of a 3-hour and 15 minutes restricted open-book written examination. There will be four questions, and each question may have multiple parts requiring structured responses. 

THE MODULE AT A GLANCE 

A Explain managerial accounting and its primary responsibilities in organisations and classify costs used in managerial accounting. 

B Apply various cost management tools for analysis and decision making. 

C Prepare master and flexible budgets and apply standard costs to compute and interpret the cost variances. 

D Identify various types of responsibility centres and evaluate various types of short-term. 

E Analyse various types of strategic models in managerial accounting. 

F Discuss the application of balanced scorecard and performance measurements for strategic planning and control for sustainable business. 

WEIGHTAGE 

Introduction to Management Accounting4 Hrs6%
Cost Management and Cost Analysis10 Hrs17% 
Budget Planning and Control9 Hrs15%
Responsibility Accounting and Business Decision Making14 Hrs23%
Strategic Management10 Hrs17% 
Performance Evaluation and Sustainability Issues13 Hrs22%


ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE 

1. Basic application of common costing techniques and associated terminology; 

2. Basic application of budgeting techniques; and 

3. The ability to identify variances and possible causes.


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Course Agenda

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A Warm up Quiz

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Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Module 1 - Excel Macro Environment

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Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Module 2 - MS Excel Macros Building Blocks

Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Module 3 - Excel Macros I Recording and Assigning

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Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Module 4 - Excel Macros II Debugging and Editing

Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Module 5 -VBA Programming I - Concepts

Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Module 6 -VBA Programming II - Creating a Procedure

Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Module 7A -VBA Programming III - Application - Hands on Coding I

Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Module 7B -VBA Programming III - Application - hands on Coding II

Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Review Quiz

This is a stock-taking quiz to objectively measure the learning the participants have benefited from the Courses and the Hands on Session.

Setting Excel Macro and VBA Environment

Scope of the Session

This session takes up for discussion and illustration of MS Excel Macros and VBA Programming in MS Excel.

Focus Areas - MS Excel Macros

After this part of the session, the participants will get equipped with basic concepts, creation, calling, assigning and editing of excel macros besides understanding the environment required as well as the security settings that need to be kept in mind in the course of handling Excel macros. 

Focus Areas - VBA Programming in MS Excel

On completing this part, the participants will understand (a) Distinguishing functionality between Excel Macros and VBA Macros (b) Basic Environment Settings of VBA for MS Excel (c) Architecture of VBA (d) Excel Object Model (e) Building Blocks of VBA Programming and learn certain skills and acquire the ability to apply those skills in creating illustrative VBA programs and to take them forward. 


Copying and pasting by searching through 1000s of rows

This unit module enables to write code lines to search for a specific text or value in a workbook or worksheet with data in 1000s of row, copies rows containing the text or value and pastes in a different worksheet in the same workbook or in a different workbook.

Creating Customized Excel Functions - Excel and VBA Function

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In this unit module we illustrate creation of a user defined MS Excel function and VBA Function.

Application of IF and End If Block Statements

This unit module illustrates application of If Else End if in the context of checking whether a Trial Balance is Tallied or Not.

Range Names - Listing and Picking from the List

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In many situations, we need to work with set of range names that are created. This VBA procedure helps to list and pick up each of the range names in order to process the data in the range one after another.


IFRS Full Set

Scope

This course relates to the concepts, application and implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards by entities around the globe.

Our discussion, illustration and analysis revolves around  the basic themes of any financial reporting standard, namely;
Recognition
Measurement
De-Recognition
Presentation and
Disclosure
of Financial Elements, namely Asset, Income, Liabilities and Expense

IB Business and Management

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction to business management (20 hrs)

1.1 What is a business?

1.2 Types of business entities 

1.3 Business objectives 

1.4 Stakeholders 

1.5 Growth and evolution 

1.6 Multinational companies (MNCs)

Unit 2: Human resource management (20 hrs)

2.1 Introduction to human resource management

 2.2 Organizational structure 

2.3 Leadership and management 

2.4 Motivation and demotivation 

2.5 Organizational (corporate) culture (HL only) 

2.6 Communication 

2.7 Industrial/employee relations (HL only)

Unit 3: Finance and accounts (30 hrs)

3.1 Introduction to finance 

3.2 Sources of finance 

3.3 Costs and revenues 

3.4 Final accounts 

3.5 Profitability and liquidity ratio analysis 

3.6 Debt/equity ratio analysis (HL only) 

3.7 Cash flow 

3.8. Investment appraisal 

3.9 Budgets (HL only) 30 

Unit 4: Marketing (30 hrs)

4.1 Introduction to marketing 

4.2 Marketing planning 

4.3 Sales forecasting (HL only) 

4.4 Market research 

4.5 The seven Ps of the marketing mix 

4.6 International marketing (HL only)

Unit 5: Operations management (15 hrs)

5.1 Introduction to operations management 

5.2 Operations methods 

5.3 Lean production and quality management (HL only) 

5.4 Location 

5.5 Break-even analysis 

5.6 Production planning (HL only) 

5.7 Crisis management and contingency planning (HL only) 

5.8 Research and development (HL only) 

5.9 Management information systems (HL only)

Cambridge International AS Level Accounting Material23_25

This course provides resources for Cambridge International AS Level learning and practice material for Accounting Course.

Cambridge International AS Level Accounting Practice23_25

This enables practice of application of concepts, knowledge and understanding of the learning made in the context of International AS Level Accounting course.

Cambridge International AS Level Accounting MaterialDPS23_25

This course provides resources for Cambridge International AS Level learning and practice material for Accounting Course.

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CO2_14_Sources and Recording of Data (Books of Prime Entry and Ledger)- Preparation of Petty Cash Book

Learning Objectives 

After completing this module, you would have learnt to:

1. Complete the Proforma of a Petty Cash Book

2. Explain the dual function of the petty cash book as a book of prime entry and as a ledger for petty cash.

3. Prepare a multi column petty cash book and record transactions there.

4. Post the transactions from petty Cash Book to Ledger accounts

5. Verify dual aspect of petty cash transactions recorded in petty cash book

6. Apply spreadsheet (such as MS Excel) in preparation of petty cash transactions voucher


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Finance and Accounting for Managers and Professionals

Financial Modelling

Financial Modelling and Operational Modelling for Hospitality Industry

Certificate in Financial Modelling

Investing in Stock Markets

US CPA

ACCA Global

ISCA -CA Singapore

Advanced MS Excel, Excel Macros and VBA for MS Excel

Financial Reporting Standards

Business and Management

Cambridge International O AS n A Level

Accounting and Finance Faculty Development Programs

Managment Development Programs

B School Enrichment Programs



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