P2 – Corporate Reporting explained

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To apply knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement in the application and evaluation of financial reporting principles and practices in a range of business contexts and situations.

On successful completion of this paper candidates should be able to:

• Discuss the professional and ethical duties of the accountant
• Evaluate the financial reporting framework
• Advise on and report the financial performance of entities
• Prepare the financial statements of groups of entities in accordance  with relevant accounting standards
• Explain reporting issues relating to specialized entities
• Discuss the implications of changes in accounting regulation on financial reporting
• Appraise the financial performance and position of entities
• Evaluate current developments

	James Browne FCCA; Dip IFR, Adv Dip (T&D)   DBS ACCA Course Director Paper Specialist: F2, F7 & P2 34 Placings at 1st, 2nd & 3rd with F7 & P2 students achieving 1st places in Ireland in the June 2008 examinations.

Prior to lecturing full-time, James gained valuable commercial accountancy experience in a range of roles from public practice to multi-national industry. James is an expert in his chosen fields of financial reporting and management accounting and has been preparing students for professional accountancy exams for 17 years. All this experience means that James knows what you need to pass the exam.
Exam success requires work in class, study at home, a bit of luck on the day and the secret ingredient: the game-plan. James will help you develop your personal game-plan for passing each paper in a way that makes the subject come alive. James has taught many prize winning students including a first place in the world, and his students have consistently achieved high pass rates. However, his teaching style is focused on ensuring all students are given the knowledge and techniques they need to achieve at least that magic 50%!