Group accounting: Mergers and acquisitions

Develop practical expertise in group financial reporting, consolidations, and M&A accounting while navigating common technical and reporting challenges with confidence.

Overview

This course provides participants with a practical knowledge of the financial reporting requirements for groups, including mergers and acquisitions. It covers the assessment of control, identification of the acquirer, and the preparation of consolidated financial statements. The course highlights common technical issues and practical challenges encountered in group financial reporting.

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Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

· Apply the definition of control when accounting for interests in other entities

· Apply key consolidation procedures in preparing consolidated financial statements

· Account for goodwill and understand the practical challenges

· Explain the treatment of associates, joint arrangements and changes in ownership interests

· Identify practical issues arising in group reconstructions under FRS 102

· Compare key differences between IFRS and UK GAAP in group accounting

Clare Jones, FCCA

Clare is an experienced accountancy trainer, specialising in IFRS, FRS 102, financial reporting and auditing. Clare has been designing and delivering engaging high quality technical training to local and international audiences for over 20 years. Clare has delivered numerous courses around the world including Australia, Bermuda, Nigeria, Europe and the US. Her technical knowledge and excellent communication and presentation skills maximise learning retention on courses.

Clare qualified with a top 10 accounting practice and she previously led the learning and development department for Baker Tilly International. Clare now specialises in delivering bespoke courses, incorporating both technical and personal development skills, to a variety of clients and supports businesses embrace their talent through successful training of their people

The webinar handout material will be available on the webinar platform when you log in to view the session.

If you wish to view or download handout materials, before starting the webinar, they will also be available through your document library on https://events.accaglobal.com

Price

Price (excluding VAT) 136 GBP

Location

United Kingdom

Date & time

10 November 2026, 13:30 - 16:30

Enquiries

Email enquiries UKCL@accaglobal.com

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Group accounting: Mergers and acquisitions

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