Do you want to help businesses all over the world manage their finances? Accounting has so many open-ended opportunities and you can boost your career in the field with the Advanced Financial Reporting F2 that goes towards the CIMA Professional Qualification, recognised worldwide as the most relevant global finance qualification for a career in finance.
CIMA Professional Qualification - Advanced Financial Reporting module F2
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Course overview
- Study the context of management accounting.
- Study financial reporting standards.
- Understand group accounts and integrated reporting.
- Analyse financial statements .
The CIMA Professional Qualification is recognised worldwide as the most relevant global finance qualification for a career in business and finance. In the Advanced Financial Reporting module (F2), you will examine the financial accounting and reporting obligations of the business. You will compare and contrast sources of long-term funds, calculate their costs and explore the characteristics of different types of shares and long-term debts.
This is one of the 12 modules you need to complete in order to achieve the CIMA Professional qualification. By successfully completing the Advanced Financial Reporting F2 exam, you will be one step closer to achieving the CIMA Professional Qualification.
On completion of the CIMA Professional Qualification, you will be awarded the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. This showcases your professionalism, business and leadership skills, ethics, and commitment.
It is ideal for:
Students who want to develop their accounting and finance knowledge.
Those aspiring to work or progress their career in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping.
Future career options:
- Chartered accountant
- Finance manager
- Management accountant
- External auditor
- Forensic accountant
- Stockbroker
- Internal auditor
- Business analyst
Course content
- Types and sources of long-term funds
- Calculating the costs of long-term funds
- Financial reporting standards for revenue, leases, financial instruments, intangible assets and provisions
- Financial reporting standards for group accounts
- Preparing group accounts based on IFRS
- Disclosure issues relating to group accounts
- Six capitals of integrated reporting
- Analysing financial statements of organisations
- Recommending actions based on insights from the interpretation of financial statements
- Limitations of the tools used for interpreting financial statements
Awarding body
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world’s largest leading professional body of management accountants, with the most useful accounting qualification for a career in business.
Extra information
During this course you will complete a number of progress tests and mock exams in preparation for your exam.
You will need to sit an exam at the end of this module in order to achieve a pass in the Advanced Financial Reporting module F2. You will sit a computer based objective test comprising of a range of questions types.
Exams are not included in the cost of this course. You will need to book your exams directly with CIMA.
This course is offered on a distance learning basis, with access to required study materials and unlimited support from your personal tutor via email. Study at your own pace, wherever and whenever you choose.
On successful completion of your exam, you will achieve a pass in the Advanced Financial Reporting F2 module. This counts towards your overall CIMA membership.
Upon completion of the Advanced Financial Reporting module F2, you will be able to move on to another of the 12 modules to earn your CIMA Professional Qualification.
Take a read of our ‘How to Become an Accountant‘ career guide.
FAQs
In order to study this course, you must have completed the CIMA Professional Qualification – Operational Level exams.
To complete the full CIMA Professional Qualification, you will need to complete a total of 3 years work experience. You can start your work experience at any time and can continue gaining experience after completion of your exams.
There may be exemptions depending on what qualifications you already have.
Head to the CIMA Global website to find out if you are eligible to claim for an exemption.
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- Exam kit and progress tests
- Personal study plan
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- Dedicated learner services
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Registration fees and exams are not included in the cost of this course. You will need to book and pay for these directly with CIMA.
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