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Introduction

The field of accounting has undergone significant changes in the last two decades with the development of new standards and revision of existing financial reporting frameworks. The IFRSs are adopted by companies around the globe to make their financial statement comparable across various jurisdictions. The objective of this PGD in IFRS is to enable students to understand the requirements of International Accounting Standards/International Financial Reporting Standards for the preparation of financial statements and improve the quality of financial reporting in corporate sector.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 14 years of education in commerce/business or management sciences (B.Com/Associate Degree/BBA or equivalent). Persons with higher education in commerce and business subjects such as BS Accounting & Finance, B.Com Hons. , BBA Hons.,BS Business Studies, M.Sc Accounting & Finance, MPA, M.Com, M.Sc Public Administration, CMA, ACCA, PIPFA,CA, MBA, MS Commerce, MS Management Sciences, etc. is also eligible for admissions.

Duration

1 year comprising of 30 credit hours with 10 courses divided into two semesters.

Teaching Methodology

ODL Mode of education will be adopted. Study material will be provided in the form of e-books and the workshop classes will be conducted in online mode through LMS.

Assessment

Continuous assessment through course assignments and online quizzes and a final paper will be conducted for each subject in an approved examination center.

Course Title

Credit  Hours

Course Code

Financial Reporting-I

3

5062

Financial Management

3

5040

Public Sector Accounting

3

5061

Financial Reporting II

3

5063

Advanced Financial Accounting

3

5059

Total

15

 

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Code

Advanced Auditing

3

8533

Financial Statement Analysis

3

5589

IFRSs for SMEs

3

5590

Managerial Accounting

3

5031

Financial Reporting-III

3

5591

 

15

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.