ACCA think ahead CertIFR - in International Financial Reporting Qualification Success Story - PW9

Think ahead with ACCA, which helps you to develop a global perspective of finance and adopt new approaches, while also building on your existing knowledge.

Becoming an ACCA certified accountant will help you to think ahead, to become a leader in the field of accountancy and finance. Think ahead is not just about thinking, it is about making things happen by combining knowledge and expertise with ambition and drive.

ACCA professional level certificates are qualifications that provide recognition of technical skills, knowledge and experience necessary for various jobs in the accounting and finance industry.

The ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. It offers business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

A few months ago, ACCA launched the new CertIFR - in International Financial Reporting. The qualification has been designed to help finance professionals and accountants develop a thorough understanding of financial reporting frameworks, such as IFRS, US GAAP and Indian GAAP. The syllabus is practical, relevant and up-to-date with the latest developments in international accounting standards.

One of the first students who registered for this qualification was Swarnim Kumar Patnaik. In his own words, Swarnim shares why he enrolled for the CertIFR and how it will help him to be more effective in his current role as a finance manager.