IFRS - Update

Note: The Live Virtual courses are presented in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. If you have questions regarding this course, please contact pdregistration@cpaalberta.ca

Overview:

You will receive an up‑to‑date review of the latest changes to IFRS (July 2025 to June 2026), including new and revised standards, interpretations, and developments in sustainability reporting. You will also review IASB agenda decisions, discussions undertaken by the AcSB’s IFRS Discussion Group, projects in process and regulator publications to understand their impact on financial reporting.

Course Content:

You will acquire valuable information about the following topics:

• New and revised IFRS standards issued during the year.
• Revisions arising from maintenance projects, including annual improvements.
• Prior‑year approved standards becoming effective (e.g., IFRS 18 and IFRS 19).
• IFRS Interpretations Committee agenda decisions and IFRS Discussion Group topics.
• Regulator notices and other relevant publications.
• Current IASB projects and exposure drafts.
• Recent developments in sustainability reporting.

Learning Objectives:

After taking this course, you should possess the following competencies: 

• Describe IFRS changes issued during the year and evaluate their relevance to their organization.
• Identify active IASB projects and consider potential implications.
• Explain key topics discussed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee and IFRS Discussion Group and assess their impact.
• Identify publications and communications issued by regulators.
• Describe recent developments in sustainability reporting.

Who Will Benefit:

• Practitioners responsible for IFRS reporting or advisory.
• Preparers of IFRS financial statements.
• Readers and reviewers of IFRS financial statements (e.g., analysts, audit committee members).
• Professionals seeking updates on sustainability reporting developments.