ACCA Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

About ACCA Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

The Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) course is now fully aligned with the latest 2024/25 syllabus, making sure you're prepared for the most current financial reporting challenges. This course provides comprehensive summaries of each topic, breaking down complex accounting standards and corporate reporting frameworks with real-world examples to illustrate key principles.

To enhance your learning, the course features explanatory videos that guide you step-by-step through the material, ensuring you understand not just the 'how' but also the 'why' behind strategic business reporting decisions. You’ll also have access to downloadable revision notes, which are perfect for quick review or exam prep.

Every part of the course is prepared and revised by experienced accountants and ACCA exam reviewers, ensuring that you're learning from professionals who know exactly what’s required to pass the SBR exam. They’ve crafted the course with a focus on applying professional judgment in various reporting situations, tackling everything from IFRS standards to stakeholder analysis and the ethical responsibilities of accountants​

With this course, you’ll not only be able to prepare financial statements for both single entities and groups but also analyze and interpret reports from a strategic perspective, making it a must-have for anyone aiming for ACCA success or looking to elevate their financial reporting skills in the real world.

Key Features:

Real-World Relevance: You’ll tackle contemporary issues such as sustainability reporting, ESG factors, digital assets, and the impact of global events on financial reporting. These are the challenges that CFOs and financial directors are dealing with right now, making you ready to add value in any business context.

Integrated Thinking: Learn how to go beyond numbers by integrating financial and non-financial performance data through integrated reporting. You will develop skills in analyzing financial statements, understanding group accounts, and assessing the broader implications of climate risks and global economic factors.

Practical Application: You’ll gain hands-on experience using IFRS standards to prepare and interpret financial statements, ensuring you’re able to manage key issues like consolidation, goodwill, and non-controlling interests. Through case studies and scenario-based learning, you will see how these standards are applied in practice, preparing you for real-world business scenarios.

Global Outlook: The SBR course emphasizes international accounting standards and best practices, making you proficient in handling the financial reporting needs of multinational corporations. You will be equipped with the knowledge to prepare reports that are understood globally, enhancing your employability in international markets.

Critical Analysis: Developing your ability to not only report numbers but also critique and explain what they mean. Whether it's explaining the financial implications of an acquisition, or assessing the risks posed by economic uncertainties, your skills will ensure that you can advise senior management and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Who Is This Course For?

The SBR course is ideal for those who are:

Aspiring financial controllers, finance managers, or CFOs looking to deepen their understanding of complex financial reporting.

Professional accountants aiming to enhance their technical skills in IFRS reporting and analysis.

Individuals seeking to demonstrate leadership in corporate reporting, sustainability, and strategic business decision-making.

Learning Outcomes:

Master IFRS: Gain a solid understanding of IFRS principles, and learn to apply them effectively to real-world business scenarios.

Strategic Thinking: Develop the ability to think critically about how financial reporting influences business strategy and decision-making.

Communication Skills: Learn how to clearly communicate complex financial issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Sustainability Reporting: Understand the growing importance of sustainability and integrated reporting and how these factors impact long-term business success.

Career Impact:

Completing the SBR course will set you on the path to becoming a trusted financial expert, capable of producing and interpreting financial statements that align with global standards. You'll be ready to step into senior finance roles, making strategic contributions to your organization’s success in a competitive global market.