ACCA Diploma in
International Financial
Reporting
Why ACCA DipIFR?
Globally companies are focussing on recruiting employees who know IFRS / Ind AS. Accordingly, the demand for professionals with knowledge in IFRS / Ind AS is increasing at a rapid pace.
DipIFR is an international qualification in IFRS accredited by the largest and leading professional accounting organization – ACCA in the UK. The DipIFR course is designed to develop a working knowledge of IFRS, providing an in-depth understanding of the concepts and principles and their practical application. On completion of this program, the participants will acquire
- In-depth understanding of key IFRS principles
- Skills necessary for preparing financial statements
- Experience in developing professional judgment on practical application
- Understanding of key differences between Indian GAAP, Ind AS and IFRS
There are very minimal GAAP differences between IFRS and Ind AS, thus, a student who gains knowledge on IFRS and understands the differences between the two, can apply the knowledge in India as well.
Why ACCA DipIFR?
As per IASB’s research, more than 150 countries require or permit the use of IFRS for their select class of companies. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India has also mandated certain classes of companies to follow Ind AS (converged with IFRS) for financial reporting purposes. (Click here for Ind AS road map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0jcoTfKW-g).
Globally companies are focussing on recruiting employees who know IFRS / Ind AS. Accordingly, the demand for professionals with knowledge in IFRS / Ind AS is increasing at a rapid pace.
DipIFR is an international qualification in IFRS accredited by the largest and leading professional accounting organization – ACCA in the UK. The DipIFR course is designed to develop a working knowledge of IFRS, providing an in-depth understanding of the concepts and principles and their practical application. On completion of this program, the participants will acquire
On completion of this program the participants will acquire:
- In-depth understanding of key International Financial Reporting Standards principles and rules
- Skills necessary for preparing financial statements
- Experience in developing professional judgment on practical application
- Understanding of key differences between Indian GAAP, Ind AS, and International Financial Reporting Standards
There are very minimal GAAP differences between IFRS and Ind AS, thus, a student who gains knowledge on IFRS and understands the differences between the two, can apply the knowledge in India as well.

Why ACCA DipIFR?
More than 140 countries require or permit the use of International Financial Reporting Standards for their select class of companies. India has also mandated certain class of companies to follow Ind AS (converged with International Financial Reporting Standards) for financial reporting purpose.
The companies are currently focussing on recruiting the employees who have knowledge of Ind AS and other global financial reporting standards. Accordingly, the demand for professionals with knowledge in Global Financial Reporting Standards / Ind AS is increasing at rapid pace.
DipIFR is an international qualification in International Financial Reporting Standards accredited by the leading professional accounting organization – ACCA which is based in UK. DipIFR course is designed to develop working knowledge on International Financial Reporting Standards, providing an in-depth understanding of the concepts and principles and their practical application.
On completion of this program the participants will acquire:
- In-depth understanding of key International Financial Reporting Standards principles and rules
- Skills necessary for preparing financial statements
- Experience in developing professional judgment on practical application
- Understanding of key differences between Indian GAAP, Ind AS and International Financial Reporting Standards
Section | No. of marks |
---|---|
Section A: One group accounting question | 25 |
Section B: Three compulsory questions (25 marks each) | 75 |
Total | 100 |
CFOs/ Finance Directors
Practicing CA, CS & CMA
Finance Controllers
B. Com, M. Com, MBA, BBA, any commerce graduate
Accountants and Analysts
Investment bankers
Professionals involved in auditing, reporting, accounting, and finance domain
Accounting professionals working in KPOs / BPOs, shared service centers and back offices.
Chartered Accountant holding valid membership certificate
– A relevant degree (B.Com. / M. Com.) plus two years’ relevant accounting experience*
– An ACCA certificate in IFRS plus two years’ relevant accounting experience*
– Three years’ of relevant accounting experience*
– ACCA affiliate status
Note – * By submitting the experience letter in a specified format. (CA Articleship experience of 2 or 3 years may be considered relevant for work experience criteria).Demo Videos
ACCA DipIFR





