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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

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