Annual Report and Financial Statements Preparation

This professional course by DIXONTECH empowers participants with advanced knowledge and tools for preparing Annual Reports and Financial Statements that comply with IFRS and international best practices. Delegates will master disclosure requirements, financial performance communication, and data presentation for corporate transparency, investor relations, and strategic decision-making.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Overview of Financial Reporting Frameworks
• Understanding IFRS and Compliance Standards
• Structuring the Annual Report
• Income Statement and Balance Sheet Preparation
• Statement of Cash Flows and Notes
• Consolidated Financial Statements
• Corporate Governance and Disclosure Requirements
• Designing the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
• Financial Review and Audit Coordination
• Presentation, Publishing, and Reporting

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Gain a complete understanding of the preparation, analysis, and presentation of annual reports and financial statements.

• Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements
• Integrate disclosure and governance standards
• Analyse financial data accurately
• Coordinate with auditors effectively
• Enhance corporate financial communication
• Present transparent financial performance
• Apply professional reporting techniques

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

Professionals engaged in financial reporting, audit coordination, and corporate disclosure functions across public and private institutions.

• Finance and Accounting Managers
• Financial Analysts and Controllers
• Auditors and Internal Auditors
• Reporting and Compliance Officers
• CFOs and Senior Finance Executives
• Budget and Planning Specialists
• Corporate Governance Professionals

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH course combines practical workshops, IFRS-compliant case studies, and real-world examples from leading global corporations. Delegates engage in hands-on preparation of statements, analysis of disclosure notes, and report formatting aligned with international reporting frameworks.

DAY 1

FINANCIAL REPORTING FRAMEWORKS AND PRINCIPLES

• Understanding IFRS and IAS frameworks
• Role of financial statements in reporting
• Key qualitative characteristics of information
• Regulatory environment and compliance standards
• Principles of fair presentation and consistency
• Ethical and professional responsibilities
• Conceptual framework for financial reporting
• Differences between IFRS and local GAAP

DAY 2

STRUCTURING THE ANNUAL REPORT

• Components of an annual report
• Management commentary and strategic overview
• Sustainability and ESG disclosures
• Financial highlights and ratio analysis
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) reporting
• Risk disclosure and governance statements
• Report layout and investor readability
• Narrative reporting and non-financial data integration
• Best practices from listed companies

DAY 3

PREPARING CORE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

• Balance sheet and financial position structure
• Income statement and performance reporting
• Comprehensive income and OCI disclosures
• Cash flow statement preparation techniques
• Equity statement and changes presentation
• Notes to accounts and accounting policies
• Adjusting entries and period-end reconciliations
• Materiality and aggregation considerations

DAY 4

CONSOLIDATION, DISCLOSURE AND COMPLIANCE

• Consolidation principles and group structures
• Eliminating intercompany transactions and balances
• Non-controlling interests presentation
• Related party transactions disclosure
• Events after reporting date handling
• Contingent liabilities and provisions
• Audit coordination and financial review
• Compliance with IFRS 10, IAS 27, IAS 28

DAY 5

FINAL PRESENTATION, REVIEW AND SUBMISSION

• Final review and cross-check of statements
• Management representation letters and sign-offs
• Coordination with auditors and regulators
• Publishing and digital report design
• Communication with stakeholders and investors
• Annual general meeting (AGM) report submission
• Emerging trends in digital financial reporting
• Integrated reporting and future perspectives