IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

Build Strong IFRS Expertise for Professional Practice

Professional & Practice-Oriented Programme

A Rigorous, Practice-Oriented IFRS 9 Professional Workshop

This one-day programme is designed for finance professionals seeking a structured, in-depth and practice-oriented mastery of IFRS 9.
The workshop combines live online expert-led sessions, practical IFRS 9 illustrations and case discussions, and a professional methodology, aligned with international financial reporting standards.

Why This Programme

Live online, interactive and cohort-based delivery
Professional-level IFRS 9 coverage with a strong focus on practical application
Clear guidance on classification and measurement decisions (business model and SPPI)
Practical understanding of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model and judgment areas
In-depth focus on hedge accounting under IFRS 9 (documentation, effectiveness, accounting outcomes)
International participants, English delivery
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 – Certificate in Intensive IFRS
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 programme is designed for:

Group finance and financial reporting teams
Controllers, FP&A professionals and finance managers
Treasury and risk management professionals
Auditors and advisory professionals
Professionals dealing with financial instruments under IFRS

Programme Structure

Total duration: 1 full day (7 hours)
Schedule:
- 08 April 2026 – 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (London Time)
Delivery: Live online, interactive sessions
Language: English

What You Will Learn

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Apply IFRS 9 classification and measurement rules in professional reporting situations
Perform business model assessments and SPPI analysis
Understand and challenge key ECL inputs, staging and governance
Understand hedge accounting principles, documentation and accounting outcomes
Exercise sound judgment in IFRS 9 reporting situations

IFRS 9 Coverage (High-Level)

IFRS 9 structure, objectives and scope
Classification and measurement: business model and SPPI test
Amortised cost, FVOCI and FVTPL decision framework
Financial liabilities and own credit risk (OCI vs profit or loss)
Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model (staging, SICR, forward-looking)
Hedge accounting under IFRS 9 (documentation, effectiveness, accounting outcomes)
Key judgment areas and disclosure implications

Post-Programme Professional Support

To ensure effective application of IFRS 9 beyond the workshop, the programme includes post-programme professional support.

This support is designed to assist participants in:

Practical IFRS 9 application decisions and judgment areas
Questions arising during real reporting and closing cycles
Classification, ECL or hedge accounting interpretation issues

The post-programme support includes:

Access to expert guidance for IFRS 9 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: €720 per participant

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

The fee includes:

One-day live online expert-led training
Digital course materials
Practical case discussions and Q&A
Post-programme professional support

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

Assessment & Certificate

Certificate awarded:

LFA IFRS 9 Professional Workshop Certificate

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 and practical relevance.

Selected feedback from past participants:

"Do not change anything. The training was perfect. Very dynamic facilitator. Nizar managed to make the complex subject accessible. Perfect pedagogy with simple and easy-to-understand examples. The days went by very quickly.” Elizabete E.

"Nizar is an exceptional trainer with outstanding pedagogy. I didn’t see the three days pass. Beyond the quality of the knowledge imparted, there is a genuine presence and a lot of enthusiasm.” Aurélien B.

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

08 April 2026 | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (London Time)

Registration & enquiries: contact@finacademy.uk

Limited seats available – registration confirmed upon payment

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