Question 1

What does the IFRS 18 training course in Singapore cover?

Accepted Answer

Shasat's two-day IFRS 18 training course in Singapore covers IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements mandatory from 1 January 2027, mandatory income statement classification into five categories, specified totals and subtotals including operating profit or loss, management-defined performance measures MPMs and IASB December 2025 extended MPM definition, IFRIC March 2026 clarifications on operating category scope and derivative classification, aggregation and disaggregation requirements, cash flow statement changes, IAS 1 to IFRS 18 transition, and parallel reporting in 2026. Includes group case studies using Southeast Asian listed entity financial statements and two take-home templates. CPD and CPE accredited by ISCA ACCA CIMA ICAEW and major professional bodies across Southeast Asia.

Question 2

Is this the best IFRS 18 training course available in Singapore and Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shasat's IFRS 18 training course in Singapore is the only IFRS 18 programme in Southeast Asia that incorporates IASB December 2025 and IFRIC March 2026 clarifications on operating category classification and extended MPM definition for cash flow measures. It is also the only IFRS 18 course in Singapore that uses group case studies specifically based on Southeast Asian listed entity financial statements. CPD and CPE accredited by ISCA ACCA CIMA and ICAEW. No other IFRS 18 training provider in Singapore matches this combination of technical currency, Southeast Asian relevance, and professional body accreditation.

Question 3

Is this IFRS 18 course relevant for SGX-listed company finance professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IFRS 18 is mandatory for all Singapore Exchange SGX-listed companies for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027. Finance teams at SGX-listed companies must implement mandatory income statement classification, new specified subtotals, MPM disclosure requirements, and cash flow statement changes. This course specifically addresses IFRS 18 application for SGX-listed companies and is CPD accredited by ISCA the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants making it the most relevant IFRS 18 training for Singapore listed company finance professionals.

Question 4

Is this IFRS 18 training relevant for Malaysian finance professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Malaysian Accounting Standards Board MASB has adopted IFRS 18 as MFRS 18 making it mandatory for all Bursa Malaysia listed companies and large Malaysian corporates for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027. Malaysian finance professionals from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor Bahru regularly attend Shasat's IFRS 18 training in Singapore. The course is CPD and CPE accredited by MIA the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and ACCA making it directly relevant for all Malaysian Chartered Accountants and finance professionals with MIA CPD obligations.

Question 5

Is this IFRS 18 training relevant for Indonesian finance professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Indonesia has adopted IFRS-aligned standards through the Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards PSAK making IFRS 18 relevant for all Indonesia Stock Exchange IDX-listed companies and large Indonesian corporates. Indonesian finance professionals from Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung regularly attend Shasat's IFRS 18 training in Singapore. Singapore is the most accessible and cost-effective IFRS training hub for Indonesian finance professionals and this programme is the most current IFRS 18 training available in the region.

Question 6

Is this IFRS 18 course relevant for Philippine finance professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Philippines has adopted Philippine Financial Reporting Standards PFRS aligned with IFRS making IFRS 18 mandatory for Philippine Stock Exchange PSE-listed companies and large Filipino corporates. Philippine finance professionals from Manila, Cebu, and Davao regularly attend Shasat's IFRS 18 training in Singapore. Singapore is the most accessible IFRS training hub for Philippine finance professionals and this course addresses PFRS implementation challenges directly relevant to the Philippine reporting context.

Question 7

Is this IFRS 18 training relevant for MAS-regulated financial institutions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This course specifically covers IFRS 18 implementation considerations for MAS-regulated financial institutions and Singapore insurance companies. Banks regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore MAS including DBS OCBC UOB and major international banks must implement IFRS 18 mandatory income statement classification, MPM disclosures, and cash flow statement changes. Singapore insurance companies must also implement IFRS 18 alongside IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts creating complex dual-standard implementation challenges addressed in this programme.

Question 8

What are the IFRIC March 2026 clarifications and why do they matter for Southeast Asian finance professionals?

Accepted Answer

The IFRIC finalised four agenda decisions in March 2026 directly affecting IFRS 18 implementation. First the scope of paragraph 83 and operating category classification. Second the classification of gains and losses on derivative instruments under paragraphs B70 to B76. Third the classification of foreign exchange differences from intragroup monetary items. Fourth the main business activity assessment for holding companies in separate financial statements. These clarifications directly affect how Singapore and Southeast Asian listed companies and financial institutions classify and present transactions under IFRS 18. Shasat's Singapore course is the only IFRS 18 programme in Southeast Asia that specifically addresses these March 2026 clarifications.

Question 9

Which professional bodies recognise the CPD and CPE accreditation from this Singapore course?

Accepted Answer

Shasat's IFRS 18 training course in Singapore is CPD and CPE accredited and recognised by ISCA the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, MIA the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand CAANZ, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, and major professional accounting bodies across Southeast Asia. This makes it the most widely recognised IFRS 18 training programme available across the ASEAN region.

Question 10

Can this IFRS 18 course be delivered in-house across Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shasat delivers this IFRS 18 training course as an in-house programme for organisations across Southeast Asia including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Yangon, Phnom Penh, and Bandar Seri Begawan. In-house delivery allows the programme to be tailored to your organisation's specific IFRS 18 implementation challenges, sector-specific requirements, and local IFRS adoption context. Contact info@shasat.com to discuss in-house delivery for your team anywhere across Southeast Asia.

Question 11

What other IFRS 18 training programmes does Shasat offer globally?

Accepted Answer

In addition to this Singapore programme Shasat offers IFRS 18 training courses in London GID 60101, Toronto GID 60103, Hong Kong GID 60104, Dubai GID 60105, Sydney GID 60106, Cape Town GID 60107, Miami GID 60108, and Rio de Janeiro GID 60109 at £2,200, an online course GID 60000 at £1,900, and the 5-day IFRS 18 Implementation Training Workshop GID 60100 at £5,100 available globally. All programmes incorporate IASB December 2025 and IFRIC March 2026 clarifications.

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