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FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher

Understand what has changed in UK financial reporting to assess the impact of these changes on your role. This five-module series delivered over two and a half days can be purchased as a single course or, separately, module by module to meet your needs.

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FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 1 - Principles and Presentation
This half day module is the first in a five-module series delivered over two and a half days, providing a comprehensive refresher on the requirements of FRS 102 which is now firmly established as the default accounting regime for all unlisted entities in the UK. The particular focus of this module is on the principles that underlie the accounting under FRS 102, and the presentation, format and content of financial statements prepared under it. It will be useful to preparers, reviewers and auditors of financial statement who are coming fresh to FRS 102, are returning to it after a break, or simply want to refresh their knowledge in specific areas. This module can be undertaken separately, or in conjunction with any or all of the other modules in the series.
Nov 2025 to Feb 2026View timetables
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from £438
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FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 2 - Asset And Liabilities
This half day module is the second in a five module series delivered over two and a half days, providing a comprehensive refresher on the requirements of FRS 102 which is now firmly established as the default accounting regime for all unlisted entities in the UK. The particular focus of this module is on the elements of FRS 102 which cover the accounting for assets and liabilities. It will be useful to preparers, reviewers and auditors of financial statement who are coming fresh to FRS 102, are returning to it after a break, or simply require to refresh their knowledge in specific areas. This module can be undertaken separately, or in conjunction with and or all of the other modules in the series. All modules can be booked together on the following page FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher Programme Please find the other four modules below: FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 1 - Principles and Presentation FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 3 - The Income Statement FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 4 - Financial Instruments FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 5 - Group Accounting Issues
Nov 2025 to Feb 2026View timetables
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from £438
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  • No extra learning materials
FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 3 - The Income Statement
This half day module is the third in a five module series delivered over two and a half days, providing a comprehensive refresher on the requirements of FRS 102 which is now firmly established as the default accounting regime for all unlisted entities in the UK. The particular focus of this module is on the provisions of FRS 102 which relate to items of income and expense. It will be useful to preparers, reviewers and auditors of financial statement who are coming fresh to FRS 102, are returning to it after a break, or simply require to refresh their knowledge in specific areas. This module can be undertaken separately, or in conjunction with and or all of the other modules in the series. All modules can be booked together on the following page FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher Programme Please find the other four modules below: FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 1 - Principles and Presentation FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 2 - Asset And Liabilities FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 4 - Financial Instrument FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 5 - Group Accounting Issues
Nov 2025 to Feb 2026View timetables
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from £438
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  • No extra learning materials
FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 4 - Financial Instruments
This half day module is the fourth in a five module series delivered over two and a half days, providing a comprehensive refresher on the requirements of FRS 102 which is now firmly established as the default accounting regime for all unlisted entities in the UK. The particular focus of this module is on the elements of FRS 102 which specify the accounting in respect of financial instruments. It will be useful to preparers, reviewers and auditors of financial statement who are coming fresh to FRS 102, are returning to it after a break, or simply require to refresh their knowledge in specific areas. This module can be undertaken separately, or in conjunction with and or all of the other modules in the series. All modules can be booked together on the following page FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher Programme Please find the other four modules below: FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 1 - Principles and Presentation FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 2 - Asset And Liabilities FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 3 - The Income Statement FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 5 - Group Accounting Issues
Nov 2025 to Feb 2026View timetables
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from £438
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Online
  • No extra learning materials
FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 5 - Group Accounting Issues
This half day module is the fifth in a five module series delivered over two and a half days, providing a comprehensive refresher on the requirements of FRS 102 which is now firmly established as the default accounting regime for all unlisted entities in the UK. The particular focus of this module is on accounting for groups of companies, associates, and joint ventures. It will be useful to preparers, reviewers and auditors of financial statement who are coming fresh to FRS 102, are returning to it after a break, or simply require to refresh their knowledge in specific areas. This module can be undertaken separately, or in conjunction with and or all of the other modules in the series. All modules can be booked together on the following page FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher Programme Please find the other four modules below: FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 1 - Principles and Presentation FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 2 - Asset And Liabilities FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 3 - The Income Statement FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - Module 4 - Financial Instruments
Nov 2025 to Feb 2026View timetables
Online
from £438
Learning materials to help you complete the courses
Online
  • No extra learning materials
FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher Programme
Nov 2025 to Feb 2026View timetables
Online
from £1,800
Learning materials to help you complete the courses
Online
  • No extra learning materials

Course structure

FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher - These modules can be undertaken separately, or in conjunction with and or all of the other modules in the series.

All modules can be booked together by booking the FRS 102 - A Comprehensive Refresher Programme
Module 1Principles and Presentation

What will you learn?

The topics to be covered in this module will include:

  • The regulatory background to FRS 102 and the alternatives available

  • Format and content of accounts

  • The primary statements

  • Other Comprehensive Income

  • The Statement of Income and Retained Earnings

  • Discontinued operations

  • Small company reporting under Section 1A

  • Policies, estimates and errors

  • Accounting when FRS 102 is silent

  • Events after the reporting period

  • Related party disclosures

  • Programme methodology

Module 2Asset And Liabilities

What will you learn?

The topics to be covered in this module will include:

  • Property, plant & equipment

  • Borrowing costs

  • Investment properties

  • Intangible assets

  • Goodwill

  • Impairments of assets

  • Leases

  • Inventories

  • Provisions and contingencies

  • Programme methodology

Module 3The Income Statement

What will you learn?

The topics to be covered in this module will include:

  • Revenue

  • Income taxes (including deferred taxation)

  • Share based payments

  • Employee benefits (including pension costs and termination benefits)

  • Government grants

  • Foreign currency transactions

  • Programme methodology

Module 4Financial Instruments

What will you learn?

  • Definitions and scope

  • The choice of rulebook

  • Basic and other instruments

  • Accounting for basic instruments

  • The amortised cost model

  • Off market loans

  • Other financial instruments

  • Fair values

  • Hedge accounting

  • Disclosures

  • Programme methodology

Module 5Group Accounting Issues

What will you learn?

The topics to be covered in this module will include:

  • The requirement for group accounts

  • Identification:

  • Subsidiaries

  • Associates

  • Joint ventures

  • Consolidation principles

  • Issues on a business combination

  • Accounting policies

  • Accounting date

  • Valuation of consideration

  • The fair value exercise

  • The measurement period

  • Accounting for associates and joint ventures

  • Accounting for foreign subsidiaries

  • Group reconstructions and merger accounting

  • Programme methodology

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