Description
Objective
Understanding the challenges of IFRS 9.
Learn specific vocabulary.
Mastering IFRS 9 accounting principles.
It should be noted that most credit institutions continue to apply IAS 39 for hedge accounting. The IFRS 9 rules on hedge accounting will therefore be discussed only briefly.
Programme
Part 1. Introduction
Explain the regulatory environment.
Accounting issues :
Amortised cost.
Fair value.
Depreciation
Part 2. IFRS 9: Classification and measurement of Financial Instruments
The new asset categories defined by IFRS 9 :
The portfolio at amortised cost :
Business model test.
Basic or non-basic instrument (SPPI test on the characteristics of the financial instrument).
The portfolio at fair value through profit or loss.
The portfolio at fair value through recyclable OCI.
The portfolio at fair value per OCI is not recyclable.
Upgrades :
Summary of the transition from the old categories to the new ones.
The various portfolios on the liabilities side :
Liabilities measured at amortised cost.
Trading activities.
The various “fair value options”.
Own credit risk.
The format of banks' financial statements under IFRS 9 (ANC 2017-02).
Part 3. IFRS 9: Impairment of Financial Assets
The weaknesses of the current system.
The expected loss model vs. the actual loss model.
The concepts of expected losses (EL) 12 months and at maturity.
The three credit risk assessment portfolios.
The specific case of impairment of the portfolio at fair value by recyclable OCI.
Part 4. IFRS 9: Hedge Accounting
Designation of hedging instruments.
Definition of items covered.
The new conditions for qualifying hedging transactions :
Economic link.
Virtually no credit risk.
Coverage ratio.
Discussion paper on macro-hedging.
Part 5. Other Topical Issues
An update on accounting news based on new texts and projects.
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of IFRS
Target Audience
Anyone interested in developments in IFRS accounting standards for banks and current projects.
Statutory Auditors and their staff.
Conditions
Course Material
The training material will be handed out at the beginning of the course.
Location
L-1615 Luxembourg
Luxembourg