Foreign Exchange Rates (IAS 21)

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1Credits
Accounting and Auditing
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FICPA Members
$39.00 Regular Price
Nonmembers
$49.00 Regular Price
Product Code: AI23-IFRSCERT-Y
Level: Basic
Vendor: AICPA CPE Division
Field of Study: Accounting

Overview:

This course is part of the IFRS Certificate Program - a comprehensive, integrated curriculum that will give you the foundational training, knowledge, and practical guidance in international accounting standards necessary in today's global business environment.

This self-study course addresses requirements of IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, including the following:

  • Functional currency definition and determination
  • How to translate a foreign currency transaction
  • Calculation and financial statement presentation of exchange differences (gains and losses)
  • Foreign subsidiary consolidation, including the calculation of goodwill

This course includes interactive learning elements and illustrative exercises with solutions.

Note: Individual courses purchased within the last year can be applied toward the purchase of the IFRS Certificate Program. Find out more.

Objectives:

Learning Outcomes

  • Recall how an entity determines its functional currency.
  • Recognize foreign currency transactions in the functional currency.


Prerequisite:

Familiarity with financial reporting and accounting principles under IFRS