IFRS 18 Key Changes and Practical Implications

Build Strong IFRS 18 Expertise for Professional Practice

Executive Briefing (Live Online)

Professional-Level Programme

A Rigorous, Practice-Oriented IFRS 18 Executive Briefing

This executive briefing is designed for finance professionals seeking a clear, structured and practice-oriented understanding of IFRS 18, the new standard replacing IAS 1.

The programme combines live online expert-led sessions, practical illustrations, and a professional, decision-oriented methodology, aligned with international financial reporting and executive education standards.

Why This Programme

Live online, interactive and cohort-based delivery
Professional-level focus on IFRS 18 and its implications
Clear comparison between IAS 1 and IFRS 18
Strong emphasis on presentation judgment, KPIs and disclosure quality
Executive-oriented approach adapted to finance decision-makers
English delivery for an international audience
Limited group size to ensure interaction and depth
Post-programme professional support included

Learn from Highly Recognised IFRS Experts

This programme is delivered by highly qualified experts who are internationally recognised for their IFRS expertise, combining many years of hands-on practical experience with a strong background in professional training and higher education.

Our instructors:

Have extensive experience applying IFRS in complex, real-world environments
Are widely recognised for their expertise in international financial reporting
Have many years of professional practice across multiple industries and jurisdictions
Teach in executive education and higher education programmes
Regularly train finance professionals, senior executives and international organisations

Their teaching approach is practical, structured and application-oriented, ensuring participants gain both technical mastery and operational confidence.

Academic Director of the Programme

Nizar Saadane
Academic Director – IFRS Programmes
Managing Director, London Finance Academy
University Professor
Lecturer at HEC Paris

Nizar Saadane is a university professor and international finance professional with extensive experience in IFRS, financial reporting and higher education.
He teaches finance and IFRS-related subjects within degree programmes at HEC Paris, including the Programme Grande École.

He has many years of experience delivering advanced IFRS training to finance professionals, executives and advisory teams in international environments.

In addition, as a Professor of Innovation and Digitalization in Finance at HEC Paris, he leads the Applied Corporate Finance Academy, contributing to the development of the next generation of global finance leaders.

Alongside his academic roles, he is actively involved in executive education and professional training programmes, collaborating with leading institutions and organisations such as ESCP Business School and Lefebvre Dalloz, delivering high-level training to finance professionals in both English and French.

His approach combines

Strong technical expertise in IFRS standards
Deep understanding of real-world reporting and consolidation challenges
A rigorous, structured and practice-oriented academic methodology

As Academic Director, he is responsible for

The academic design and overall structure of the programme
Defining the level of depth and professional positioning
Ensuring alignment with certification-level and executive education standards

Who Should Attend

This executive briefing is designed for:

CFOs and Finance Directors
Group finance and financial reporting teams
Controllers, FP&A professionals and finance managers
Auditors and advisory professionals
Professionals involved in IFRS-based financial statements, analysis or communication

Programme Structure

Total duration: Half-day (3.5 hours)
Schedule:
- 15 April 2026
Delivery: Live online, interactive sessions
Language: English

What You Will Learn

By the end of the executive briefing, participants will be able to:

Understand the objectives and scope of IFRS 18
Identify the key differences between IAS 1 and IFRS 1
Analyse the new mandatory income statement structure
Understand Management Performance Measures (MPM) and related disclosure requirements
Assess the impact of IFRS 18 on KPIs, financial analysis and communication
Exercise sound judgment in IFRS presentation and disclosure decisions

IFRS 18 Coverage (High-Level)

Objectives and philosophy of IFRS 18
New income statement categories and mandatory subtotals
Operating, investing and financing classification principles
Management Performance Measures (MPM)
Impact on KPIs and financial communication
Key judgment areas and implementation challenges

Post-Programme Professional Support

To ensure effective application of IFRS 18 beyond the session, the programme includes post-programme professional support.

This support is designed to assist participants with:

First application or interpretation of IFRS 18 requirements
Practical judgment issues related to income statement presentation
Questions arising during real reporting and closing cycles
Communication with management, auditors or analysts

The post-programme support includes

Access to expert guidance for IFRS 18 related questions
Clarification on practical application and interpretation issues
Support focused on real-life reporting challenges, not academic theory

This approach ensures participants are not left alone after the training and can confidently translate knowledge into professional practice.

Fees & Registration

Tuition Fee: €420 per participant

Corporate Discount: 10% discount for group registrations of 5 participants or more

The fee includes:

Half-day live online executive briefing
Digital course materials
Interactive Q&A session
Post-programme professional support

Payments accepted in EUR, GBP and USD via secure online payment.

Why London Finance Academy

London Finance Academy delivers high-level professional education in finance, accounting and IFRS for international professionals. Our programmes combine technical excellence, practical relevance and a professional, practice-oriented methodology.

Selected feedback from past participants:

"Do not change anything. The training was perfect. Very dynamic facilitator. Nizar managed to make the complex subject accessible.” Elizabete E.

"Nizar is an exceptional trainer with outstanding pedagogy. I didn’t see the three days pass.” Aurélien B.

"Excellent training, very pedagogical. The goal was achieved.” Elodie J.

Date: 15 April 2026

Registration & enquiries: contact@finacademy.uk

Limited seats available – registration confirmed upon payment

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