Overview

The IFRS 9 or the Malaysian counter part MFRS 9 have been implemented as of the first quarter of 2018. According to a report, IFRS 9 requires more timely recognition of credit losses under the expected credit loss model. There are also a minimum loss allowance of 1% that has to be set aside by large banks. IFRS 9 reduces P&L volatility which allows more hedges for hedge accounting. It also helps to enhance management toolbox as it enables hedgers to treat ‘cost of hedging’ as a separate component of equity. The course is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of international financial reporting standards as well as apply them. 

Who Should Attend

• Staff in Finance, treasury, operations, risk, management, IT or Compliance departments 
• CFO, Finance Directors
• Accountants, Financial Controllers
• Financial reporting executives
• Treasurer
• Budget officers/ forecasting specialists
• Auditors
• Merchant/ investment/ corporate bankers
• Tax directors/ managers
• Internal and external auditors
• Regulatory staff
• Analysts
• Investment managers

Key Learning Objectives

• The course will take a detailed look at the key provisions of IFRS 9, comparing it to the old provisions in IAS 39 to highlight the changes 
• Focus on difference in Scope and Scope exclusions
  
• Recognition principles and application
• Financial asset classification in terms of application dates and relevant accounting
• Derecognition principles and application
• Hedge accounting differences in terms of scope, conditions, accounting, practical examples of hedge effectiveness testing

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