
Master IFRS 18 – Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements with a practical, easy-to-understand approach.
IFRS 18 introduces significant changes to the presentation and disclosure of financial statements and replaces IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. With IFRS 18 effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027, understanding these changes is essential for accountants, finance professionals, auditors, financial reporting teams and students preparing for the new reporting requirements.
This course provides a practical and structured guide to IFRS 18, with a particular focus on how the new requirements affect the Statement of Profit or Loss and other financial statement disclosures.
In this course, you will learn:
The key differences between IAS 1 and IFRS 18
The new structure of the Statement of Profit or Loss
The new categories: Operating, Investing and Financing
New defined subtotals, including Operating Profit and Profit Before Financing and Income Taxes
Classification of income and expenses under IFRS 18
How interest income and interest expense are classified
The principles of aggregation and disaggregation
How to identify and present material information
Management-defined Performance Measures (MPMs) and their disclosures
New requirements relating to disaggregation of expenses
How to prepare cash flow statement as per IFRS 18
Practical examples illustrating the application of IFRS 18
How to Pass Journal Entries
Important considerations for the transition to IFRS 18 and comparative information
Quiz to check your understanding
IFRS 18 and Artificial Intelligence (AI)