Distance study: as well the manual and the IFRS Standards book, distance participants will be supported in a number of ways including a facility to ask questions, two online post assignment review sessions and the exam preparation session.
Learning materials: an expansive user friendly manual, designed with the needs of the learner in mind, complete with examples, review points and self-test questions. In addition we provide the IASB International Financial Reporting Standards.
New module: the programme now includes an optional, non-examinable seventh module on FRS for MEs (replacing Irish GAAP) and various specialist standards.
New exam preparation session: this half day session will help participants prepare for the exam focusing on exam technique and a recap of the critical points. Participants can choose to attend this by classroom or view it online later.
Continuous assessment: practical home assignments support learning, reinforcing and confirming your progress.
- 10% for attendance (taught course only)
- 40%, 2 assignments to be completed at home (released after Module 2 and Module 4).
- 50%, end of course examination (open book two hour written examination preceded by 30 minutes reading time).
Participants must achieve 50% or above in the final exam to be eligible for the award of the Diploma. Distance Learning students will be assessed as above, pro-rated to exclude the attendance mark. Pass mark is set at 50% with distinction achieved at 70%.
Successful completion of the programme will lead to the awarding of a Diploma in IFRSs from Chartered Accountants Ireland. Results will be issued in April 2013
CPD hours
The Diploma in IFRSs has been assessed for CPD purposes as offering the following structured CPD hours:
- 60 CPD hours
- An additional 5 CPD hours may be claimed for attending the 7th Optional module.