Question 1

What does the IFRS 18 training course in Hong Kong cover?

Accepted Answer

Shasat's two-day IFRS 18 training course in Hong Kong covers IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure mandatory from 1 January 2027, mandatory income statement classification into five categories, operating profit or loss and profit or loss before financing and income taxes subtotals, MPMs and IASB December 2025 extended MPM definition, IFRIC March 2026 clarifications on operating category scope derivative classification and foreign exchange differences relevant for Greater China multinationals, aggregation and disaggregation, cash flow changes, IAS 1 transition, parallel reporting in 2026, and IFRS 18 interaction with HKFRS. CPD and CPE accredited by HKICPA CICPA ACCA CIMA and ICAEW.

Question 2

Is this the best IFRS 18 training course available in Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shasat's IFRS 18 training course in Hong Kong is the only IFRS 18 programme in Hong Kong that incorporates IASB December 2025 and IFRIC March 2026 clarifications including the foreign exchange differences clarification specifically relevant for Greater China multinationals with RMB and HKD cross-border exposures. CPD and CPE accredited by HKICPA and CICPA. No other IFRS 18 training provider in Hong Kong matches this combination of technical currency and Greater China relevance.

Question 3

Is this IFRS 18 course relevant for mainland China finance professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Finance professionals from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Tianjin, and across mainland China regularly attend this IFRS 18 training course in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is the most accessible IFRS training hub for the entire Greater China region. The course covers IFRS 18 interaction with mainland China ASBE Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises and is CPD accredited by CICPA the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants making it directly relevant for all mainland China finance professionals.

Question 4

Is this IFRS 18 course relevant for HKEX-listed companies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IFRS 18 is mandatory for all HKEX Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed companies for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027. This course specifically addresses IFRS 18 application for HKEX-listed companies and H-share listed mainland China companies including mandatory income statement reclassification, new operating profit subtotals, MPM disclosure requirements, and HKFRS interaction. CPD accredited by HKICPA making it the most relevant IFRS 18 training for Hong Kong listed company finance teams.

Question 5

Why is the IFRIC March 2026 foreign exchange clarification important for Greater China companies?

Accepted Answer

The IFRIC March 2026 clarification on classifying foreign exchange differences arising from intragroup monetary items is particularly important for Greater China multinational groups. Many Greater China companies have significant intragroup balances between RMB-denominated mainland China entities and HKD-denominated Hong Kong entities. The IFRIC clarification directly affects how these exchange differences are classified in the IFRS 18 income statement — operating investing or financing. Shasat's Hong Kong course is the only IFRS 18 training programme that specifically addresses this Greater China-specific IFRIC clarification.

Question 6

Is this IFRS 18 training relevant for Greater Bay Area GBA finance professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Greater Bay Area GBA encompassing Hong Kong Macau Shenzhen Guangzhou and eight other Guangdong cities is one of the most economically integrated regions in Asia. Finance teams at GBA-spanning companies face unique IFRS 18 implementation challenges including cross-boundary intragroup transactions in both RMB and HKD and dual HKFRS and ASBE reporting obligations. This course specifically addresses these Greater Bay Area IFRS 18 implementation challenges making it uniquely relevant for GBA finance professionals.

Question 7

Is this IFRS 18 course relevant for Korean and Japanese finance professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Finance professionals from Seoul Busan Tokyo and Osaka regularly attend this IFRS 18 training course in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is the most accessible IFRS 18 training hub for Korean and Japanese finance professionals. Korea Stock Exchange KRX-listed and Tokyo Stock Exchange TSE-listed companies must implement IFRS 18 by 1 January 2027. This course covers IFRS 18 implementation requirements directly relevant for Northeast Asian IFRS reporters.

Question 8

What IFRS 18 interaction with HKFRS is covered in this course?

Accepted Answer

Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards HKFRS are issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants HKICPA and are substantially converged with IFRS Accounting Standards. HKFRS 18 will be issued as the Hong Kong equivalent of IFRS 18 making the transition requirements for Hong Kong entities closely aligned with the global standard. This course covers HKFRS 18 convergence with IFRS 18 and any Hong Kong-specific modifications or guidance issued by HKICPA making it the most relevant IFRS 18 training for HKFRS-reporting entities.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Shasat's IFRS 18 training course in Hong Kong is CPD and CPE accredited and recognised by HKICPA the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, CICPA the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, and major professional accounting bodies across Greater China Northeast Asia and globally. This makes it the most widely recognised IFRS 18 training programme available across Hong Kong and mainland China.

Question 10

Can this IFRS 18 course be delivered in-house across Greater China?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shasat delivers this IFRS 18 training course as an in-house programme for organisations across Greater China including Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Taipei, Seoul, and Tokyo. In-house delivery allows the programme to be tailored to your organisation's specific IFRS 18 implementation challenges, HKFRS or ASBE reporting context, Greater Bay Area cross-boundary considerations, and sector-specific requirements. Contact info@shasat.com to discuss.

Question 11

What other IFRS 18 training programmes does Shasat offer globally?

Accepted Answer

In addition to Hong Kong Shasat offers IFRS 18 training in London GID 60101, Singapore GID 60102, Toronto GID 60103, 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 globally. All programmes incorporate IASB December 2025 and IFRIC March 2026 clarifications.

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