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  Corporate Reporting (INT)
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  June 2015
  This syllabus and study guide is designed to help
  with planning study and to provide detailed
  information on what could be assessed in
  any examination session.
  THE STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS AND
  STUDY GUIDE
  Relational diagram of paper with other papers
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  between this paper and other papers preceding or
  following it. Some papers are directly underpinned
  by other papers such as Advanced Performance
  Management by Performance Management. These
  links are shown as solid line arrows. Other papers
  only have indirect relationships with each other
  such as links existing between the accounting and
  auditing papers. The links between these are shown
  as dotted line arrows. This diagram indicates where
  you are expected to have underpinning knowledge
  and where it would be useful to review previous
  learning before undertaking study.
  Overall aim of the syllabus
  This explains briefly the overall objective of the
  paper and indicates in the broadest sense the
  capabilities to be developed within the paper.
  Main capabilities
  This paper’s aim is broken down into several main
  capabilities which divide the syllabus and study
  guide into discrete sections.
  Relational diagram of the main capabilities
  This diagram illustrates the flows and links between
  the main capabilities (sections) of the syllabus and
  should be used as an aid to planning teaching and
  learning in a structured way.
  Syllabus rationale
  This is a narrative explaining how the syllabus is
  structured and how the main capabilities are linked.
  The rationale also explains in further detail what the
  examination intends to assess and why.
  Detailed syllabus
  This shows the breakdown of the main capabilities
 ?。╯ections) of the syllabus into subject areas. This is
  the blueprint for the detailed study guide.
  Approach to examining the syllabus
  This section briefly explains the structure of the
  examination and how it is assessed.
  Study Guide
  This is the main document that students, learning
  and content providers should use as the basis of
  their studies, instruction and materials.
  Examinations will be based on the detail of the
  study guide which comprehensively identifies what
  could be assessed in any examination session.
  The study guide is a precise reflection and
  breakdown of the syllabus. It is divided into sections
  based on the main capabilities identified in the
  syllabus. These sections are divided into subject
  areas which relate to the sub-capabilities included
  in the detailed syllabus. Subject areas are broken
  down into sub-headings which describe the detailed
  outcomes that could be assessed in examinations.
  These outcomes are described using verbs
  indicating what exams may require students to
  demonstrate, and the broad intellectual level at
  which these may need to be demonstrated
 ?。?see intellectual levels below)。
  INTELLECTUAL LEVELS
  The syllabus is designed to progressively broaden
  and deepen the knowledge, skills and professional
  values demonstrated by the student on their way
  through the qualification.
  The specific capabilities within the detailed
  syllabuses and study guides are assessed at one of
  three intellectual or cognitive levels:
  LevelⅠ: Knowledge and comprehension
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  LevelⅡ: Application and analysis
  LevelⅢ: Synthesis and *uation
  Very broadly, these intellectual levels relate to the
  three cognitive levels at which the Knowledge
  module, the Skills module and the Professional level
  are assessed.
  Each subject area in the detailed study guide
  included in this document is given a 1, 2, or
  3 superscript, denoting intellectual level, marked at
  the end of each relevant line. This gives an
  indication of the intellectual depth at which an area
  could be assessed within the examination. However,
  while level 1 broadly equates with the Knowledge
  module, level 2 equates to the Skills module and
  level 3 to the Professional level, some lower level
  skills can continue to be assessed as the student
  progresses through each module and level. This
  reflects that at each stage of study there will be a
  requirement to broaden, as well as deepen
  capabilities. It is also possible that occasionally
  some higher level capabilities may be assessed at
  lower levels.
  LEARNING HOURS AND EDUCATION
  RECOGNITION
  The ACCA qualification does not prescribe or
  recommend any particular number of learning hours
  for examinations because study and learning
  patterns and styles vary greatly between people and
  organisations. This also recognises the wide
  diversity of personal, professional and educational
  circumstances in which ACCA students find
  themselves.
  As a member of the International Federation of
  Accountants, ACCA seeks to enhance the education
  recognition of its qualification on both national and
  international education frameworks, and with
  educational authorities and partners globally. In
  doing so, ACCA aims to ensure that its qualifications
  are recognized and valued by governments,
  regulatory authorities and employers across all
  sectors. To this end, ACCA qualifications are
  currently recognized on the education frameworks in
  several countries. Please refer to your national
  education framework regulator for further
  information.
  Each syllabus contains between 23 and 35 main
  subject area headings depending on the nature of
  the subject and how these areas have been broken
  down.
  GUIDE TO EXAM STRUCTURE
  The structure of examinations varies within and
  between modules and levels.
  The Fundamentals level examinations contain
  100% compulsory questions to encourage
  candidates to study across the breadth of each
  syllabus.
  The Knowledge module is assessed by equivalent
  two-hour paper based and computer based
  examinations.
  The Skills module examinations F5-F9 are all paper
  based three-hour papers containing a mix of
  objective and longer type questions. The Corporate
  and Business Law (F4) paper is a two- hour
  computer based objective test examination which is
  also available as a paper based version from the
  December 2014 examination session.
  The Professional level papers are all three-hour
  paper based examinations, all containing two
  sections. Section A is compulsory, but there will be
  some choice offered in Section B.
  For all three hour examination papers, ACCA has
  introduced 15 minutes reading and planning time.
  This additional time is allowed at the beginning of
  each three-hour examination to allow candidates to
  read the questions and to begin planning their
  answers before they start writing in their answer
  books. This time should be used to ensure that all
  the information and exam requirements are properly
  read and understood.
  During reading and planning time candidates may
  only annotate their question paper. They may not
  write anything in their answer booklets until told to
  do so by the invigilator.
  The Essentials module papers all have a Section A
  containing a major case study question with all
  requirements totalling 50 marks relating to this
  case. Section B gives students a choice of two from
  three 25 mark questions.
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  Section A of both the P4 and P5 Options papers
  contain one 50 mark compulsory question, and
  Section B will offer a choice of two from three
  questions each worth 25 marks each.
  Section A of each of the P6 and P7 Options papers
  contains 60 compulsory marks from two questions;
  question 1 attracting 35 marks, and question 2
  attracting 25 marks. Section B of both these
  Options papers will offer a choice of two from three
  questions, with each question attracting 20 marks.
  All Professional level exams contain four
  professional marks.
  The pass mark for all ACCA Qualification
  examination papers is 50%.
  GUIDE TO EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT
  ACCA reserves the right to examine anything
  contained within the study guide at any examination
  session. This includes knowledge, techniques,
  principles, theories, and concepts as specified.
  For the financial accounting, audit and assurance,
  law and tax papers except where indicated
  otherwise, ACCA will publish examinable
  documents once a year to indicate exactly
  what regulations and legislation could potentially be
  assessed within identified examination sessions
  For paper based examinations regulation issued or
  legislation passed on or before 31st August annually,
  will be examinable from 1st September of the
  following year to 31st August t of the year after that.
  Please refer to the examinable documents for the
  paper (where relevant) for further information.
  Regulation issued or legislation passed in
  accordance with the above dates may be
  examinable even if the effective date is in the future.
  The term issued or passed relates to when
  regulation or legislation has been formally approved.
  The term effective relates to when regulation or
  legislation must be applied to an entity transactions
  and business practices.
  The study guide offers more detailed guidance on
  the depth and level at which the examinable
  documents will be examined. The study guide
  should therefore be read in conjunction with the
  examinable documents list.
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  Syllabus
  AIM
  To apply knowledge, skills and exercise professional
  judgement in the application and *uation of
  financial reporting principles and practices in a
  range of business contexts and situations.
  MAIN CAPABILITIES
  On successful completion of this paper candidates
  should be able to:
  A Discuss the professional and ethical duties of
  the accountant
  B Evaluate the financial reporting framework
  C Advise on and report the financial
  performance of entities
  D Prepare the financial statements of groups of
  entities in accordance with relevant
  accounting standards
  E Explain reporting issues relating to
  specialised entities
  F Discuss the implications of changes in
  accounting regulation on financial reporting
  G Appraise the financial performance and
  position of entities
  H Evaluate current developments
  RELATIONAL DIAGRAM OF MAIN CAPABILITIES
  FA (F3)
  FR (F7)
  CR
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  AAA
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  The appraisal of financial
  performance and position of
  entities (G)
  Financial statements of
  groups of entities (D)
  Current developments
  (H)
  The financial
  reporting framework (B)
  The professional and
  ethical duty of the
  accountant (A)
  Reporting
  the financial
  performance of entities (C)
  Implications of changes in
  accounting regulation on
  financial reporting (F)
  Specialised
  entities (E)
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  RATIONALE
  The syllabus for Paper P2, Corporate Reporting,
  assumes knowledge acquired at the Fundamentals
  level including the core technical capabilities to
  prepare and analyse financial reports for single and
  combined entities.
  The Paper P2 syllabus takes the subject into greater
  depth and contextualises the role of the accountant
  as a professional steward and adviser/analyst by
  initially exploring the wider professional duties and
  responsibilities of the accountant to the stakeholders
  of an organisation.
  The syllabus examines the financial reporting
  framework within which the accountant operates
  and examines detailed financial reporting
  requirements for entities leading to the preparation
  of group financial reports in accordance with
  generally accepted accounting practice and relevant
  standards.
  The syllabus then deals with the nature of reporting
  for specialised entities including not-for-profit and
  small and medium-sized enterprises.
  The final sections of the syllabus explore – in more
  depth – the role of the accountant as financial
  analyst and adviser through the assessment of
  financial performance and position of entities, and
  the accountant’s role in assessing and advising on
  the implications of accounting regulation on
  corporate reporting.
  Finally, the syllabus covers the *uation of current
  developments and their implications for financial
  reporting.
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  DETAILED SYLLABUS
  A The professional and ethical duty of the
  accountant
  1. Professional * and compliance with
  accounting standards
  2. Ethical requirements of corporate reporting
  and the consequences of unethical *
  3. Social responsibility
  B The financial reporting framework
  1. The applications, strengths and weaknesses of
  an accounting framework
  2. Critical *uation of principles and practices
  C Reporting the financial performance of entities
  1. Performance reporting
  2. Non-current assets
  3. Financial instruments
  4. Leases
  5. Segment reporting
  6. Employee benefits
  7. Income taxes
  8. Provisions, contingencies and events after the
  reporting date
  9. Related parties
  10. Share-based payment
  11. Reporting requirements of small and mediumsized
  entities (SMEs)
  D Financial statements of groups of entities
  1. Group accounting including statements of cash
  flows
  2. Continuing and discontinued interests
  3. Changes in group structures
  4. Foreign transactions and entities
  E Specialised entities and specialised
  transactions
  1. Financial reporting in specialised, not-for-profit
  and public sector entities
  2. Entity reconstructions
  F Implications of changes in accounting
  regulation on financial reporting
  1. The effect of changes in accounting standards
  on accounting systems
  2. Proposed changes to accounting standards
  G The appraisal of financial performance and
  position of entities
  1. The creation of suitable accounting policies
  2. Analysis and interpretation of financial
  information and measurement of performance
  H Current developments
  1. Environmental and social reporting
  2. Convergence between national and
  international reporting standards
  3. Current reporting issues
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  APPROACH TO EXAMINING THE SYLLABUS
  The syllabus is assessed by a three-hour paperbased
  examination. It examines professional
  competences within the corporate reporting
  environment.
  Students will be examined on concepts, theories,
  and principles, and on their ability to question and
  comment on proposed accounting treatments.
  Students should be capable of relating professional
  issues to relevant concepts and practical situations.
  The *uation of alternative accounting practices
  and the identification and prioritisation of issues will
  be a key element of the paper. Professional and
  ethical judgement will need to be exercised,
  together with the integration of technical knowledge
  when addressing corporate reporting issues in a
  business context.
  Global issues will be addressed via the current
  issues questions on the paper. Students will be
  required to adopt either a stakeholder or an external
  focus in answering questions and to demonstrate
  personal skills such as problem solving, dealing with
  information and decision making.
  The paper also deals with specific professional
  knowledge appropriate to the preparation and
  presentation of consolidated and other financial
  statements from accounting data, to conform with
  accounting standards.
  The paper will comprise two sections.
  Section A Compulsory question 50 marks
  Section B 2 from 3 questions of
  25 marks each 50 marks
  100 marks
  Section A will consist of one scenario based
  question worth 50 marks. It will deal with the
  preparation of consolidated financial statements
  including group statements of cash flows and with
  issues in financial reporting.
  Students will be required to answer two out of three
  questions in Section B, which will normally
  comprise two questions which will be scenario or
  case-study based and one essay question which
  may have some computational element. Section B
  could deal with any aspects of the syllabus.
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  Study Guide
  A THE PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL DUTIES
  OF THE ACCOUNTANT
  1. Professional * and compliance with
  accounting standards
  a) Appraise and discuss the ethical and
  professional issues in advising on corporate
  reporting.[3]
  b) Assess the relevance and importance of ethical
  and professional issues in complying with
  accounting standards.[3]
  2. Ethical requirements of corporate reporting and
  the consequences of unethical *
  a) Appraise the potential ethical implications of
  professional and managerial decisions in the
  preparation of corporate reports.[3]
  b) Assess the consequences of not upholding
  ethical principles in the preparation of
  corporate reports.[3]
  3. Social Responsibility
  a) Discuss the increased demand for transparency
  in corporate reports, and the emergence of
  non-financial reporting standards.[3]
  b) Discuss the progress towards a framework for
  integrated reporting.[3]
  B THE FINANCIAL REPORTING FRAMEWORK
  1. The applications, strengths and weaknesses of
  an accounting framework
  a) Evaluate the valuation models adopted by
  standard setters.[3]
  b) Discuss the use of an accounting framework in
  underpinning the production of accounting
  standards.[3]
  c) Assess the success of such a framework in
  introducing rigorous and consistent accounting
  standards.[3]
  2. Critical *uation of principles and practices
  a) Identify the relationship between accounting
  theory and practice.[2]
  b) Critically *uate accounting principles and
  practices used in corporate reporting.[3]
  C REPORTING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
  OF ENTITIES
  1. Performance reporting
  a) Prepare reports relating to corporate
  performance for external stakeholders.[3]
  b) Discuss the issues relating to the recognition of
  revenue.[3]
  c) Evaluate proposed changes to reporting
  financial performance.[3]
  2. Non-current assets
  a) Apply and discuss the timing of the recognition
  of non-current assets and the determination of
  their carrying amounts including impairments
  and r*uations.[3]
  b) Apply and discuss the treatment of non-current
  assets held for sale.[3]
  c) Apply and discuss the accounting treatment of
  investment properties including classification,
  recognition and measurement issues.[3]
  d) Apply and discuss the accounting treatment of
  intangible assets including the criteria for
  recognition and measurement subsequent to
  acquisition and classification.[3]
  3. Financial Instruments
  a) Apply and discuss the recognition and derecognition
  of financial assets and financial
  liabilities.[2]
  b) Apply and discuss the classification of financial
  assets and financial liabilities and their
  measurement.[2]
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  c) Apply and discuss the treatment of gains and
  losses arising on financial assets and financial
  liabilities.[2]
  d) Apply and discuss the treatment of
  impairments of financial assets.[2]
  e) Account for derivative financial instruments,
  and simple embedded derivatives.[2]
  f) Outline the principles of hedge accounting and
  account for fair value hedges and cash flow
  hedges including hedge effectiveness.[2]
  4. Leases
  a) Apply and discuss the classification of leases
  and accounting for leases by lessors and
  lessees.[3]
  b) Account for and discuss sale and leaseback
  transactions.[3]
  5. Segment Reporting
  a) Determine the nature and extent of reportable
  segments.[3]
  b) Specify and discuss the nature of segment
  information to be disclosed.[3]
  6. Employee Benefits
  a) Apply and discuss the accounting treatment of
  short term and long term employee benefits.
  [3]
  b) Apply and discuss the accounting treatment of
  defined contribution and defined benefit plans.
  [3]
  c) Account for gains and losses on settlements
  and curtailments.[2]
  d) Account for the “Asset Ceiling” test and the
  reporting of actuarial gains and losses.[2]
  7. Income taxes
  a) Apply and discuss the recognition and
  measurement of deferred tax liabilities and
  deferred tax assets.[3]
  b) Determine the recognition of tax expense or
  income and its inclusion in the financial
  statements.[3]
  8. Provisions, contingencies and events after the
  reporting date
  a) Apply and discuss the recognition, derecognition
  and measurement of provisions,
  contingent liabilities and contingent assets
  including environmental provisions.[3]
  b) Calculate and discuss restructuring
  provisions.[3]
  c) Apply and discuss the accounting for events
  after the reporting date.[3]
  d) Determine and report going concern issues
  arising after the reporting date.[3]
  9. Related parties
  a) Determine the parties considered to be related
  to an entity.[3]
  b) Identify the implications of related party
  relationships and the need for disclosure.[3]
  10. Share based payment
  a) Apply and discuss the recognition and
  measurement criteria for share-based payment
  transactions.[3]
  b) Account for modifications, cancellations and
  settlements of share based payment
  transactions.[2]
  11. Reporting requirements of small and mediumsized
  entities (SMEs)
  a) Discuss solutions to the problem of differential
  financial reporting.[3]
  b) Discuss the accounting treatments not
  allowable under the IFRS for SMEs including
  the r*uation model for certain assets [3]
  c) Discuss and apply the simplifications
  introduced by the IFRS for SMEs including
  accounting for goodwill and intangible assets,
  financial instruments, defined benefit schemes,
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  exchange differences and associates and joint
  ventures. [3]
  D FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF GROUPS OF
  ENTITIES
  1. Group accounting including statements of cash
  flows
  a) Apply the method of accounting for business
  combinations including complex group
  structures.[3]
  b) Apply the principles in determining the cost of
  a business combination.[3]
  c) Apply the recognition and measurement criteria
  for identifiable acquired assets and liabilities
  and goodwill including step acquisitions.[3]
  d) Apply and discuss the criteria used to identify a
  subsidiary and an associate.[3]
  e) Determine and apply appropriate procedures to
  be used in preparing group financial
  statements.[3]
  f) Identify and outline:
  - the circumstances in which a group is
  required to prepare consolidated financial
  statements.[2]
  - the circumstances when a group may claim
  and exemption from the preparation of
  consolidated financial statements.[2]
  - why directors may not wish to consolidate a
  subsidiary and where this is permitted.[2]
  g) Apply the equity method of accounting for
  associates.[3]
  h) Outline and apply the key definitions and
  accounting methods which relate to interests in
  joint arrangements.[3]
  i) Prepare and discuss group statements of cash
  flows.[3]
  2. Continuing and discontinued interests
  a) Prepare group financial statements where
  activities have been discontinued, or have been
  acquired or disposed of in the period.[3]
  b) Apply and discuss the treatment of a subsidiary
  which has been acquired exclusively with a
  view to subsequent disposal.[3]
  3. Changes in group structures
  a) Discuss the reasons behind a group
  reorganisation.[3]
  b) Evaluate and assess the principal terms of a
  proposed group reorganisation.[3]
  4. Foreign transactions and entities
  a) Outline and apply the translation of foreign
  currency amounts and transactions into the
  functional currency and the presentational
  currency.[3]
  b) Account for the consolidation of foreign
  operations and their disposal.[2]
  E SPECIALISED ENTITIES AND SPECIALISED
  TRANSACTIONS
  1. Financial reporting in specialised, not-for-profit
  and public sector entities
  a) Apply knowledge from the syllabus to
  straightforward transactions and events arising
  in specialised, not-for-profit, and public sector
  entities. [3]
  2. Entity reconstructions
  a) Identify when an entity may no longer be
  viewed as a going concern or uncertainty exists
  surrounding the going concern status.[2]
  b) Identify and outline the circumstances in which
  a reconstruction would be an appropriate
  alternative to a company liquidation.[2]
  c) Outline the appropriate accounting treatment
  required relating to reconstructions.[2]
  F IMPLICATIONS OF CHANGES IN
  ACCOUNTING REGULATION ON FINANCIAL
  REPORTING
  1. The effect of changes in accounting standards
  on accounting systems
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  a) Apply and discuss the accounting implications
  of the first time adoption of a body of new
  accounting standards.[3]
  2. Proposed changes to accounting standards
  a) Identify issues and deficiencies which have led
  to a proposed change to an accounting
  standard.[2]
  G THE APPRAISAL OF FINANCIAL
  PERFORMANCE AND POSITION OF ENTITIES
  1. The creation of suitable accounting policies
  a) Develop accounting policies for an entity which
  meet the entity’s reporting requirements.[3]
  b) Identify accounting treatments adopted in
  financial statements and assess their suitability
  and acceptability.[3]
  2. Analysis and interpretation of financial
  information and measurement of performance
  a) Select and calculate relevant indicators of
  financial and non-financial performance.[3]
  b) Identify and *uate significant features and
  issues in financial statements.[3]
  c) Highlight inconsistencies in financial
  information through analysis and application of
  knowledge.[3]
  d) Make inferences from the analysis of
  information taking into account the limitation
  of the information, the analytical methods used
  and the business environment in which the
  entity operates.[3]
  H CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS
  1. Environmental and social reporting
  a) Appraise the impact of environmental, social,
  and ethical factors on performance
  measurement.[3]
  b) Evaluate current reporting requirements in the
  area including the development of integrated
  reporting.[3]
  c) Discuss why entities might include disclosures
  relating to the environment and society.[3]
  2. Convergence between national and
  international reporting standards
  a) Evaluate the implications of worldwide
  convergence with International Financial
  Reporting Standards.[3]
  b) Discuss the influence of national regulators on
  international financial reporting.[2]
  3. Current reporting issues
  a) Discuss current issues in corporate reporting.[3]
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  NOTE OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO STUDY
  GUIDE PAPER P2 INT
  ACCA periodically reviews its qualification syllabuses so that they fully meet the needs of stakeholders such as
  employers, students, regulatory and advisory bodies and learning providers.
  Table 1 – Additions to P2 INT
  There have not been any additions to the study guide for the exam year commencing 1 September 2014.
  However there have been minor amendments to the wording of some of the study guide outcomes corresponding
  to changes within examinable documents.
  Section and subject area Syllabus content
  A3 b) Discuss the progress towards a framework for
  integrated reporting
  H1b) Evaluate current reporting requirements in the area
  including the draft Integrated Reporting Framework
  E1a) Apply knowledge from the syllabus to straightforward
  transactions and events arising in specialised, not-forprofit,
  and public sector entities.
  (The inclusion of IAS 41 Agriculture in the examinable
  documents for this paper means that this is a business
  sector that could now be examined under this
  outcome.)
  Table 2 – Deletions to P2 INT
  There have not been two specific deletions from the study guide for the exam year commencing 1 September
  2014 as detailed in the table below. . However there have also been changes made within the examinable
  documents, particularly in respect of exposure drafts that may be examined.
  Section and subject area (in prior year study guide) Syllabus content
  C11 a) Outline the principal considerations in developing a set
  of accounting standards for SMEs
  C 11 c) Discuss the reasons why the IFRS for SMEs does not
  address certain topics.
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