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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Overview of IFRS 17
- Objectives and scope of IFRS 17
- Core concepts and key definitions
- Contrast between IFRS 17 and IFRS 4
Accounting for Insurance Contracts under IFRS 17
- Recognition and categorization of insurance contracts
- Unit of account and portfolio-level considerations
- Distinguishing insurance components from non-insurance elements
Measurement Methodologies
- General Measurement Model (GMM)
- Premium Allocation Approach (PAA)
- Variable Fee Approach (VFA)
Financial Reporting and Disclosure Obligations
- Presentation of insurance contracts within financial statements
- Specific disclosure requirements mandated by IFRS 17
- Data infrastructure and system necessities for compliance
Assessing the Impact of IFRS 17
- Influence on financial outcomes and profitability metrics
- Consequences for insurers’ capital structure and risk oversight
- Case studies illustrating IFRS 17 in practice
Implementation Hurdles and Optimal Practices
- Operational bottlenecks and technical system challenges
- Fostering cross-departmental cooperation and governance structures
- Insights derived from early implementation experiences
Sustaining Compliance and Long-Term Viability
- Adherence to evolving regulatory standards
- Ongoing monitoring of contract performance per IFRS 17
- Strategic refinements to enhance transparency and market competitiveness
Conclusion and Recommended Follow-up Actions
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of core accounting principles
- Practical experience with financial statements and reporting processes
- Familiarity with the insurance or financial services sector is advantageous
Target Audience
- Insurance providers
- Financial Controllers
- Analysts
- Actuaries
- Auditors
- Accountants and finance professionals
Testimonials (4)
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surprise mtileni - Hatima Holdings (Pty) ltd
Course - Learning Xero
Good communication, open for discussion, kept it interesting and engaging
Ahmet Keyman - Keytrade AG
Course - Management Accounting and Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
Experience of the trainer and his way of conveying the content
Roggli Marc - Bechtle Schweiz AG
Course - FinOps
The trainer did not leave a single minute unexploited! He was up a storm throughout every lesson and provided much material for whatever he dealt with.