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Training

Details about training courses offered by Basford Consulting.

1 - On-Demand Courses

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Survival Courses for Auditors Revenue

2.5 hours

$200

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Survival Course for Auditors Share-based Payments

2 hours

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Survival Course for Auditors Impairment

2.5 hours

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4

Survival Course for Auditors Financial Instruments

1.5 hours

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5

Survival Course for Auditors Leases

2 hours

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Survival Course for Auditors Junior Explorers

3 hours

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Survival Course for Auditors Convertible Notes

2 hours

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8

Mastering Financial Statements Reviews

2 hours

$200

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Survival Course for Auditors Auditing Going Concern

2 hours

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10

Overview of AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures

1 hour

$200

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11

Audit Foundations Acceptance & Continuance, ETD, and Resources

2 hours

$200

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Group Audits in Depth Applying ASA 600 with Confidence

3.5 hours

$200

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1.         Course Descriptions

1.1.               Survival Courses for Auditors - Revenue

Duration: 2.5 hours

Build your confidence in auditing revenue with this interactive, on-demand course on AASB15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Designed for real-world application, it blends technical guidance with practical examples, knowledge checks, and interactive quizzes.

You ll explore why revenue is often misstated and how to identify key risk areas. By the end, you ll be equipped to apply the AASB 15 Five-Step Model effectively, raise issues for consultation, and reduce the risk of materially misstated financial statements.

What You ll Learn:

         Why and how revenue misstatements occur

         Key audit requirements for auditing AASB 15

         Applying the Five-Step Model to real life examples

         How to test, allocate, and recognise revenue appropriately

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals seeking to strengthen their technical understanding and practical application of AASB 15.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DAQRX

 

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1.2.               Survival Course for Auditors - Share-based Payments

Duration: 2 hours

Enhance your technical skills with this interactive, on-demand course on AASB 2 Share-based Payments. Designed to bridge theory and practice, it combines real-world examples and interactive quizzes to help you confidently identify and assess risks of material misstatement in share-based payment arrangements.

By the end of the course, you ll be able to recognise key risk areas, raise and consult on complex issues, and help minimise the risk of a set of materially misstated financial statements.

What You ll Learn:

         Why and how share-based payments are misstated

         How to identify and audit omitted or misclassified SBPs

         Understanding SBP conditions, valuation, and measurement

         Auditing equity-settled, cash-settled, and modified arrangements

Who Should Attend:

Auditing professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and confidence in auditing share-based payment arrangements.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DAQWZ

1.3.               Survival Course for Auditors Impairment

Duration: 2.5 hours

Strengthen your technical confidence in auditing impairment under AASB 136 Impairment of Assets with this interactive, on-demand course. Through practical examples, you ll learn how to identify and assess key risks of material misstatement in impairment testing.

By the end of the course, you ll be able to recognise common problem areas, raise and consult appropriately on complex issues, and help reduce the risk of materially misstated financial statements arising from the incorrect application of AASB 136.

What You ll Learn:

         Why impairment of non-financial assets can be materially misstated

         Applying ISA 315, ISA 500, ISA 540 and ISA 620 to impairment audits

         Use of management experts and corporate finance teams

         Auditing omitted or incorrectly performed impairment tests

         Auditing at the incorrect level

         Errors in cash flows and discount rates in VIU models

         Auditing VIU and FVLCD models effectively

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals involved in impairment assessments or aiming to deepen their expertise in applying AASB 136.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DAQZF

1.4.               Survival Course for Auditors Financial Instruments

Duration: 2 hours

Reduce the cost of errors and the risk of material misstatements with this interactive, on-demand course focused on AASB 9 Financial Instruments and AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation.

Through practical examples, you ll learn how to identify, assess, and respond to key risks when auditing financial instruments.

By the end of the course, you ll be able to recognise high-risk areas, raise and consult on complex issues, and help ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

What You ll Learn:

         Applying ASA 315 to audits of financial instruments

         Key definitions and classification principles under AASB 9 and AASB 132

         Recognition, measurement, and impairment requirements

         Identifying and auditing derivatives and financial guarantee contracts

         Common audit issues: recognition, classification, measurement, and impairment

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals seeking to strengthen their technical understanding and practical application of AASB 9 and AASB 132.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DARAB

1.5.               Survival Course for Auditors Leases

Duration: 2 hours

Reduce the cost of errors and the risk of material misstatements with this interactive, on-demand course focused on AASB 16 Leases. Through practical examples, you ll learn how to identify and assess key risks in lease accounting and auditing.

By the end of the course, you ll be able to recognise where misstatements commonly occur, raise and consult appropriately on complex issues, and help ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

What You ll Learn:

         Why lease accounting can result in material misstatements

         Applying ASA 315 to the audit of leases

         Definition of a lease and common recognition errors

         Auditing lease journals, estimates, and modifications

         Identifying and testing omitted or incorrectly classified leases

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals seeking to enhance their technical knowledge and practical application of AASB 16 Leases.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DARAG

1.6.               Survival Course for Auditors Junior Explorers

Duration: 2.5 hours

Reduce the cost of errors and the risk of material misstatements with this interactive, on-demand course focused on auditing junior explorers and exploration expenditure under AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources.

Through practical examples, you ll learn how to identify common transactions, key risks, and frequent areas of material misstatement in the exploration and evaluation phase.

By the end of the course, you ll be able to recognise and consult on complex accounting and auditing issues, helping ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.

What You ll Learn:

         Key drivers of misstatement in exploration entities

         Understanding and auditing E&E expenditure and impairment

         Assessing going concern and risk-sharing arrangements

         Auditing acquisitions, funding, and share-based payments

         Addressing challenges of remote operations

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals working with exploration or mining entities, or those seeking to deepen their knowledge of AASB 6 and related audit considerations.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DARAH

 

 

 


 

1.7.               Survival Course for Auditors Convertible Notes

Duration: 2 hours

Reduce the cost of errors and the risk of material misstatements with this interactive, on-demand course focused on AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation and AASB 9 Financial Instruments.

Through practical examples, you ll learn how to identify and audit complex convertible note arrangements and address common problem areas in recognition, classification, and measurement.

By the end of the course, you ll be able to recognise key risks, raise and consult on complex issues, and help ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

What You ll Learn:

         Why convertible notes can result in material misstatements

         Applying ASA 315 to the audit of convertible notes

         Accounting requirements and classification under AASB 132 and AASB 9

         Auditing compound and derivative components

         Convertible into fixed or variable number of shares

         Auditing embedded derivatives and multi-element instruments

         Common practice issues and audit pitfalls

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals seeking to strengthen their technical understanding and practical application of AASB 132 and AASB 9.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DARBM


1.8.               Mastering Financial Statements Reviews

Duration: 2 hours

Reduce the cost of errors and the risk of material misstatements with this interactive, on-demand course designed to build your confidence in reviewing financial statements for compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.

Through practical examples, review tips, and illustrative case studies, you ll gain the tools and insight needed to identify disclosure deficiencies, assess presentation quality, and ensure financial statements meet professional and regulatory expectations.

By the end of the course, you ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently review a complete set of financial statements and supporting notes.

What You ll Learn:

         Key considerations when reviewing primary financial statements and disclosures

         Common disclosure deficiencies and practical review tips

         Evaluating going concern, judgements, and estimation uncertainty

         Reviewing key notes: revenue, segments, tax, goodwill, share-based payments, and financial risk

         Applying fair value and impairment disclosures effectively

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals involved in financial statement reviews or seeking to strengthen their technical review capability.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DARBN


1.9.               Survival Course for Auditors Auditing Going Concern

Duration: 2 hours

Reduce the cost of errors and the risk of material misstatements with this interactive, on-demand course focused on ASA 570 Going Concern and AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements.

You ll learn how to identify, assess, and respond to going concern risks from evaluating management s assessment to forming the appropriate audit opinion.

By the end of the course, you ll be able to confidently assess an entity s ability to continue as a going concern, recognise red flags, and ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting in accordance with auditing and accounting standards.

What You ll Learn:

         Understanding and applying ASA 570 and AASB 101

         Performing risk assessment procedures and evaluating management s assessment

         Identifying signs of financial distress and liquidation risk

         Evaluating material uncertainty and forming audit opinions

         Addressing loan covenant breaches and classification issues

         Common pitfalls in auditing going concern

         Considering subsequent events in the going concern assessment

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals involved in assessing going concern assumptions or reviewing financial statements under ASA 570 and AASB 101.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQQT


1.10.      Overview of AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures

Duration: 1 hour

Stay ahead of evolving reporting standards with this interactive, on-demand course on AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures. Designed as a practical survival guide for auditors, it simplifies complex disclosure requirements into clear, actionable insights you can immediately apply.

Accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device, this course can also be revisited at your own pace perfect for busy professionals who want to stay current.

You ll gain a solid understanding of the structure and intent of AASB S2 and learn how to report on climate-related risks and opportunities with confidence and consistency.

What You ll Learn:

         Conceptual foundations and structure of AASB S2

         Objectives and principles of climate-related disclosures

         Governance and strategy disclosures

         Risk management and alignment with financial reporting

         Metrics, targets, and performance measurement

         Assurance considerations for climate-related information

Who Should Attend:
Accountants, auditors, CFOs, sustainability officers, risk managers, and governance professionals preparing or assuring climate-related disclosures under AASB S1 and S2.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQQW

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1.11.      Audit Foundations Acceptance & Continuance, ETD, and Resources

Duration: 2 hours

Build a strong foundation in audit quality with this comprehensive, interactive course designed to strengthen your understanding of key audit fundamentals across three core areas: client acceptance and continuance, engagement team discussions, and resources to perform an audit.

You ll explore how to comply with ASQM 1, ASA 220, ASA 240, ASA 315, ASA 550, and ASA 600 and understand what can go wrong when quality management principles are not effectively applied.

By the end of the course, you ll be able to identify and respond to quality risks, conduct effective team discussions, assess client acceptance, and ensure your audit is appropriately resourced to deliver quality outcomes.

What You ll Learn:

         Client acceptance and continuance procedures

         Key engagement team discussions and risk identification

         Applying ASQM 1 and ASA 220 to audit quality management

         Managing human, technological, and intellectual resources

         Working effectively with service providers

         Understanding key risks in related parties and group audits

         Common pitfalls and lessons from practice

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals involved in planning, leading, or reviewing audit engagements who want to enhance their application of quality management and engagement standards.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQRE

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1.12.      Group Audits in Depth Applying ASA 600 with Confidence

Duration: 3.5 hours

Strengthen your technical capability and audit confidence with this comprehensive, interactive course on ASA 600 Special Considerations Audits of a Group Financial Report (Including the Work of Component Auditors).

Across three hours of practical learning, you ll explore how to plan, perform, and review group audits effectively from acceptance and strategy through to communication, consolidation, and reporting. You ll learn how to apply ASA 600 alongside other relevant standards, ensuring audit quality and compliance at every stage.

By the end of the course, you ll be able to identify and assess key risks, evaluate component auditor work, coordinate across group engagements, and help reduce the risk of material misstatements in group financial reports.

What You ll Learn:

         Acceptance and continuance considerations

         Achieving audit quality under ASA 600 and ASA 220

         Developing and documenting the overall group audit strategy and plan

         Communication with group management and component auditors

         Evaluating the sufficiency of audit evidence and component auditor work

         Understanding group internal controls and responding to risks

         Auditing consolidation processes, fraud, and subsequent events

         Leadership responsibilities, engagement performance, and reporting

Who Should Attend:
Auditing professionals involved in planning, performing, or reviewing group audits, or those seeking a deeper understanding of ASA 600 and its practical application.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQQI

1.13.      BC iSpring On-Demand Courses 5+ Courses Package

The BC iSpring On-Demand 5+ Courses Package offers flexibility and value for professionals looking to enhance their skills at their own pace.

         Select any five courses from our BC iSpring On-Demand Courses.

         Price: $850 total (save $150 compared to individual course purchases).

         Mix and match from any of our BC iSpring On-Demand Courses to build your own tailored learning path.

         Option to add more courses for $170 each

         Access the courses anytime, anywhere

Perfect for professionals looking to grow their expertise, stay current, and invest in ongoing development on their own schedule.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQMT

 

1.14.      BC iSpring On-Demand Courses 10+ Courses Package

The BC iSpring On-Demand 10+ Courses Package offers flexibility and exceptional value for professionals looking to enhance their skills at their own pace.

         Select any ten courses from our BC iSpring On-Demand Courses.

         Price: $1,500 total (save $500 compared to individual course purchases).

         Mix and match from any of our BC iSpring On-Demand Courses to build your own tailored learning path.

         Option to add more courses for $150 each.

         Access the courses anytime, anywhere

Perfect for professionals looking to grow their expertise, stay current, and invest in ongoing development on their own schedule.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQOQ

 

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2 - Webinar Series 2026

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Overview of courses and timetable

 

Course

Date

Time

Cost

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1

Going Concern: What s Changing?

 

Tues 20 October

3:30pm 5pm AEDT

12:30pm 2pm WST

$380

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2

Rethinking Fraud Risk

Tues 3 November

3:30pm 5pm AEDT

12:30pm 2pm WST

$380

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3

Survival Construction Contracts

 

Wed 4 November

12pm 1:30pm AEDT

9am 10:30am WST

$380

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4

AASB 18: Your New P&L

Tues 10 November

3:30pm 5pm AEDT

12:30pm 2pm WST

$380

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5

US GAAP An Introduction for IFRS Accountants and Auditors

Wed 11

November

12pm 1:30pm AEDT

9am 10:30am WST

$380

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6

Related Parties Getting the Accounting and Audit Right

Tues 17 November

3:30pm 5pm AEDT

12:30pm 2pm WST

$380

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7

AASB 3 Pitfalls in Determining Consideration

Wed 18

November

12pm 1:30pm AEDT

9am 10:30am WST

$380

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8

AASB 3 What Have You Actually Acquired?

Tues 24

November

3:30pm 5pm AEDT

12:30pm 2pm WST

$380

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9

AASB 5 Are You Getting It Right?

Wed 25

November

12pm 1:30pm AEDT

9am 10:30am WST

$380

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10

Demystifying Hedge Accounting

Tues 1 Dec

3:30pm 5pm AEDT

12:30pm 2pm WST

$380

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11

Equity, Liability or Derivative?

Tues 8 Dec

3:30pm 5pm AEDT

12:30pm 2pm WST

$380

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12

Dec 2026 Accounting Update

 

Wed 9 Dec

12pm 1:30pm AEDT

9am 10:30am WST

$380

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13

5 sessions package (Save $400)

 

$1,500

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14

Ultimate all 12 sessions package (Save $1,560)

 

$3,000

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Meet your Presenters

 

Wayne Basford

Managing Director, Basford Consulting

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Wayne is recognised leader in financial reporting and auditing. With more than 25 years experience across three continents, Wayne has worked with major global accountancy firms, specialising in complex multinational audits and cross-border listings, particularly in China.

An International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) specialist, Wayne has held senior leadership roles including IFRS Leader for the Asia Pacific region, Chairman of BDO International s IFRS Working Committee, and Head of BDO Australia s Technical Standards Group.

Wayne is a prolific and highly engaging presenter, known for delivering thought leadership and technical expertise to national and international audiences. His presentations are consistently well received and draw on his deep wealth of practical, real-world experience translating complex standards into clear, commercially relevant insight.

 

Judith Leung

Executive, Basford Consulting

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Judith is an IFRS specialist with deep expertise in complex and judgemental areas of financial reporting. She previously served on the staff of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), contributing to the development of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, one of the most significant standards issued in recent decades.

With more than a decade at BDO, including the BDO Global IFRS Desk, Judith authored global IFRS publications, developed international training programs, and advised firms and clients worldwide on technically challenging matters. She later held senior accounting policy roles at NSW Treasury and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, advising executive leadership and Board Audit Committees on critical reporting issues.

As a presenter, Judith is known for translating complex technical standards into clear, practical insights. She combines deep technical knowledge with practical real-world application, enabling auditors and accountants to exercise confident and sound professional judgement.


 

Course Descriptions

1.                       Going Concern: What s Changing?

Tuesday 20 October (3:30pm 5:00 pm AEDT; 1:30pm 3:00pm WST)

Going concern remains a highly scrutinised audit area. ASA 570 (Revised) strengthens requirements for evaluating management s assessment, identifying risks, challenging assumptions, obtaining audit evidence and communicating conclusions.

This practical 90-minute webinar explains the changes and their effect on audit planning, risk assessment, procedures, scepticism, documentation and reporting.

What you ll learn

         Why ASA 570 was revised and the principal changes

         Strengthen risk assessment and evaluate management s process

         Challenge forecasts, assumptions, management plans and contradictory evidence

         Respond to events or conditions and assess material uncertainty

         Address disclosures, auditor reporting, communication and documentation

         Practical actions firms and engagement teams should take

Who should attend

         Audit partners, managers and supervisors

         Audit seniors, professional staff and engagement quality reviewers

         Technical, quality, methodology and implementation teams

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648455


2.                           Rethinking Fraud Risk

Tuesday 3 November (3:30pm 5:00 pm AEDT; 12:30pm 2:00pm WST)

Fraud remains a challenging audit area, and ASA 240 (Revised) significantly strengthens auditors responsibilities.

This practical 90-minute webinar explains the changes and their effect on planning, risk assessment, scepticism, fraud responses, communication, reporting and documentation.

What you ll learn

         Why ASA 240 was revised and the principal changes

         Strengthen fraud risk assessment and professional scepticism

         Address management override, journal entries and estimates

         Apply communication, reporting and documentation requirements

         Practical actions firms and engagement teams should take

Who should attend

         Audit partners, managers and supervisors

         Audit seniors, professional staff and engagement quality reviewers

         Technical, quality, methodology and implementation teams

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648481


3.                           Survival Construction Contracts

3.1.1.         Wednesday 4 November (12:00pm 1:30pm AEDT; 9:00am 10:30am WST)

Revenue recognition for construction contracts has changed. The traditional percentage-of-completion approach is not necessarily the approach required by AASB 15 and applying the old methodology can result in materially misstated revenue and profit.

Construction contracts remain among the most judgment-intensive areas of financial reporting. Determining whether revenue is recognised over time, measuring progress, estimating costs to complete and accounting for variations, claims and uninstalled materials all create significant risks of material misstatement.

Uninstalled materials can distort reported margins. Variable consideration may be recognised before it is sufficiently certain. Forecast costs may be incomplete or optimistic. Contract modifications, delays, disputes and loss-making contracts may also be identified too late.

This practical 90-minute webinar explains how AASB 15 applies to construction contracts, where the accounting commonly goes wrong and how auditors should respond.

What you ll learn

         Why percentage of completion is no longer the complete answer

         When construction revenue qualifies for recognition over time

         How to select and apply an appropriate measure of progress

         How uninstalled materials affect revenue and reported margins

         How to assess variable consideration and the reversal constraint

         How to account for variations, claims and contract modifications

         How to challenge costs-to-complete and margin forecasts

         How to identify loss-making contracts and impairment issues

         Where management bias and manipulation may arise

         How auditors should respond to the principal risks of material misstatement

Who should attend

         Financial controllers and finance managers

         Construction-industry accountants

         Chief financial officers

         Financial statement preparers

         Audit engagement partners

         Audit managers, supervisors and seniors

         Technical accounting and audit personnel

         Anyone responsible for construction-contract accounting or audit

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648494


 

4.                           AASB 18: Your New P&L

Tuesday 10 November (3:30pm 5:00 pm AEDT; 12:30pm 2:00pm WST)

AASB 18 introduces significant changes to how entities present and explain financial performance. This practical 90-minute course provides a practical introduction to the new requirements and their impact on the statement of profit or loss and related disclosures.

By the end of the course, you will be able to identify the key changes, assess their impact on financial statements and prepare for implementation with confidence.

What You ll Learn:

         New categories and subtotals in the P&L

         Operating, investing and financing classifications

         Management-defined performance measures

         Aggregation and disaggregation requirements

         Changes to presentation and disclosures

         Practical steps for preparing for AASB 18

Who Should Attend:
Auditors and accountants preparing for the implementation and practical application of AASB 18.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648517

 


5.                           US GAAP An Introduction for IFRS Accountants and Auditors

Wednesday 11 November (12:00pm 1:30pm AEDT; 9:00am 10:30am WST)

Working with US GAAP can be challenging when your technical foundation is IFRS. Although the frameworks use similar language, important differences can produce materially different accounting outcomes.

This practical 90-minute webinar introduces US GAAP through an IFRS lens. It is particularly relevant for Australian entities preparing December year-end reporting packages for US head offices.

Attend to understand where differences commonly arise, identify adjustments before reporting deadlines and approach US GAAP information with greater confidence.

What You ll Learn

         Understanding the US GAAP framework

         Key differences between US GAAP and IFRS

         Recognition and measurement differences

         Presentation and disclosure considerations

         Areas producing significantly different outcomes

         Common errors in US reporting packages

         When further technical advice is required

Who Should Attend

         Finance teams reporting to US head offices

         Chief financial officers and financial controllers

         Accountants preparing US GAAP reporting packages

         Auditors reporting to US group auditors

         Technical accounting and audit personnel

         Anyone working with US GAAP financial information

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648520


6.                           Related Parties Getting the Accounting and Audit Right

Tuesday 17 November (3:30pm 5:00 pm AEDT; 12:30pm 2:00pm WST)

Related party relationships and transactions can be difficult to identify. Their omission may result in material misstatement, inadequate disclosure or fraud.

This practical 90-minute webinar connects AASB 124 with the auditor s responsibilities under ASA 550. It explains how to identify related parties, assess the risks and respond when transactions or relationships have not been disclosed.

What You ll Learn

                  Identifying related parties and transactions

                  Understanding control, influence and key management personnel

                  Recognising material misstatement and fraud risks

                  Identifying transactions outside normal business

                  Applying AASB 124 disclosures

                  Responding to undisclosed related parties

                  Challenging arm s-length assertions

                  ASA 550 documentation requirements

Who Should Attend

                  Auditors and audit managers

                  Accountants and financial statement preparers

                  Financial controllers and CFOs

                  Technical accounting and audit personnel

👉 Sign up here: https://portal.trybooking.com/au/event/1648592


7.                           AASB 3 Pitfalls in Determining Consideration

Wednesday 18 November (12:00pm 1:30pm AEDT; 9:00am 10:30am WST)

Determining consideration in a business combination requires looking beyond the stated purchase price. Payments must be assessed to determine whether they form part of consideration, are separate transactions, or relate to post-acquisition services.

This practical 90-minute course explains how to apply AASB 3 to complex payment arrangements and distinguish acquisition consideration from post-acquisition costs.

What you ll learn

         Determine and measure consideration transferred

         Account for deferred and contingent consideration

         Distinguish consideration from remuneration and other separate transactions

         Assess payments to selling shareholders who remain employees

         Account for replacement share-based payment awards

         Recognise subsequent changes and avoid inappropriate additions to goodwill

By the end of the course, you will be able to classify acquisition payments based on their commercial substance and determine their effect on goodwill and post-acquisition profit or loss.

Who should attend

         Accountants involved in acquisitions

         CFOs and financial controllers

         Audit partners and managers

         Transaction advisory and valuation professionals

         Technical accounting personnel and others applying or auditing AASB 3

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648601

8.                           AASB 3 What Have You Actually Acquired?

Tuesday 24 November (3:30pm 5:00 pm AEDT; 12:30pm 2:00pm WST)

An acquisition involves much more than bringing the acquiree s existing balance sheet into the group accounts.

AASB 3 requires identifiable assets and liabilities to be recognised separately from goodwill, including previously unrecognised intangible assets and certain contingent liabilities. These are generally measured at acquisition-date fair value.

Getting this wrong can overstate goodwill, omit liabilities and distort tax, depreciation, amortisation and future earnings.

This practical 90-minute course explains how to look beyond the balance sheet, identify what has actually been acquired and understand the impact on goodwill.

What you ll learn

         Identify acquired assets and liabilities beyond the recorded balance sheet

         Recognise intangible assets separately from goodwill

         Identify contingent liabilities and other omitted obligations

         Apply and evaluate acquisition-date fair-value measurements

         Account for deferred tax and understand the effects on goodwill and future earnings

         Recognise when specialist valuation advice is needed

By the end of the course, you will be able to identify and measure acquired assets and liabilities and understand their effect on goodwill and future performance.

Who should attend

         Accountants involved in acquisitions and purchase-price allocations

         CFOs and financial controllers

         Audit partners and managers

         Transaction advisory, valuation and technical accounting professionals

         Others applying or auditing AASB 3

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648617


9.                           AASB 5 Are You Getting It Right?

Wednesday 25 November (12:00pm 1:30pm AEDT; 9:00am 10:30am WST)

AASB 5 requires careful judgement about when assets qualify as held for sale, how they are measured and whether a disposal is a discontinued operation.

Errors can misstate assets, impairment losses and profit from continuing operations. This practical course explains how to apply the classification, measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements correctly.

What you ll learn

         Assess when assets or disposal groups qualify as held for sale

         Measure disposal groups, including impairment and subsequent changes

         Determine when depreciation and amortisation cease

         Distinguish discontinued operations from ordinary disposals

         Understand the effect on profit from continuing operations

         Apply presentation and disclosure requirements and avoid common errors

You will able to assess AASB 5 classifications, measurement and presentation and identify errors affecting continuing performance.

Who should attend

         CFOs, financial controllers and financial statement preparers

         Accountants involved in disposals and restructurings

         Audit partners, managers and professional staff

         Transaction advisory and technical accounting professionals

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648624


10.                    Demystifying Hedge Accounting

Tuesday 1 December (3:30pm 5:00 pm AEDT; 12:30pm 2:00pm WST)

Hedge accounting has a reputation for being complex, but the underlying principles can be understood through a structured approach. This practical webinar breaks down AASB 9 and explains how hedge accounting works in practical terms.

By the end of the course, you will be able to identify eligible hedging relationships, understand the required documentation, assess hedge effectiveness and understand the resulting accounting.

What You ll Learn:

         Why entities apply hedge accounting

         Hedged items and eligible hedging instruments

         Fair value, cash flow and net investment hedges

         Hedge designation and documentation

         Assessing hedge effectiveness

         Accounting for effective and ineffective portions

         Common hedge accounting pitfalls

Who Should Attend:
Auditors and accountants seeking to understand and confidently apply hedge accounting under AASB 9.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGPRH


11.                    Equity, Liability or Derivative? Understanding Complex Financial Instruments Under AASB 132 and AASB 9

Tuesday 8 December (3:30pm 5:00 pm AEDT; 12:30pm 2:00pm WST)

Legal labels do not determine whether a share, convertible note, option or warrant is classified as equity, a financial liability or a derivative.

This practical course provides a structured approach to analysing contractual terms, conversion and settlement features, compound instruments and embedded derivatives under AASB 132 and AASB 9.

What You ll Learn

         Distinguish equity, financial liabilities and derivative liabilities

         Identify cash obligations and apply the fixed-for-fixed principle

         Assess foreign-currency and variable conversion terms

         Identify and separate compound instrument components

         Account for convertible notes, options, warrants and derivatives

         Apply initial and subsequent measurement under AASB 9

         Understand financial statement effects, common errors and when specialist advice is needed

Who Should Attend

         CFOs, financial controllers and financial statement preparers

         Accountants involved in financing transactions

         Audit partners, managers and professional staff

         Corporate finance, transaction advisory and technical accounting professionals

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648642


12.                    Dec 2026 Accounting Update

Wednesday 9 December (12:00pm 1:30pm AEDT; 9:00am 10:30am WST)

Stay current with the financial reporting developments that matter in practice. This practical webinar brings together recent accounting standard changes, regulatory developments and emerging financial reporting issues to help you identify areas requiring attention.

By the end of the course, you will be able to recognise current financial reporting risks, understand the implications of new requirements and identify matters requiring further analysis or consultation.

What You ll Learn:

         Recent accounting standard developments

         New and amended financial reporting requirements

         Current regulatory focus areas

         Emerging accounting and disclosure issues

         Common areas of judgement and reporting risk

         Practical implications for preparers and auditors

Who Should Attend:
Auditors and accountants seeking to keep their technical knowledge current and understand developments affecting financial reporting.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1648651

 

13.             BC Webinars 5+ Sessions Package

Enhance your professional development with the BC Webinars 5-Session Package, offering flexibility, choice, and savings. Select any 5 live sessions for $1,500 and save $400 compared to individual bookings.

Enjoy the freedom to mix and match topics that align with your professional learning goals.

Package includes:

         Access to 5 live BC Webinar sessions

         Significant savings on regular pricing

         Option to add extra sessions for $300 each

Maximise your learning investment while staying current with the latest professional knowledge.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DJYRT


 

14.             BC Webinars Ultimate 12-Session Package

Experience the full value of the BC Webinars Series with our Ultimate 12-Session Package the most comprehensive and cost-effective way to expand your professional knowledge for $3,000.

Gain access to all 12 live sessions and enjoy an incredible $1,560 in savings compared to individual bookings.

Perfect for professionals committed to continuous learning.

Package includes:

         12 live BC Webinar sessions

         Best-value pricing for maximum savings

Invest in your growth, stay ahead of change, and make the most of every session.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1545789

 

3 - Climate Reporting Courses

Download the brochure here

Stay Ahead in Australia s New Era of Climate Reporting

The landscape of financial reporting is evolving fast. As Australia ushers in a new era of climate-related financial disclosure, professionals across audit, accounting, and governance must adapt to meet these expectations.

Designed for auditors, accountants, and governance professionals, these practical courses help you:

  • Understand AASB S2 s structure and links to IFRS S2.
  • Prepare and assure climate disclosures with confidence.
  • Align your practice with ethical and quality management standards.

Delivered by industry experts, our sessions combine clarity, practicality, and regulatory insight ensuring you re ready for the next era of mandatory climate reporting.
Choose from on-demand learning or live webinars to suit your schedule and professional goals.

BC Climate Reporting Courses

 

Courses

 

Cost

(GST incl)

 

Sign up Link

1

Overview of AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures On Demand iSpring Course*

1 hour

$200**

Sign up now

2

AASB S2 Need to Know: Understanding Australia s New Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Standard

Wed 3 December

12pm 1:30pm AEDT

9am 10:30am WST

$380***

Sign up now

3

Applying ASSA 5000 and ASSA 5010: Practical Guidance for Climate-related Assurance Engagements

Tues 16 December

12:00pm 1:30pm AEDT

9:00am 10:30am WST

$380***

Sign up now

*iSpring log in and enrolment details will be sent from Basford Consulting Training within 24 hours after purchase. There is no expiry date on the course. Please disregard the event date and timing on the TryBooking site and your TryBooking ticket. TryBooking requires a date and time to be set as a mandatory parameter for each event.

** Cost for the iSpring Course is $200 per individual

*** Cost for the webinars allows for multiple attendees from the same organisation


 

1.         Course Descriptions

1.1.               Overview of AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures

Duration: 1 hour

Stay ahead of evolving reporting standards with this interactive, on-demand course on AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures. Designed as a practical survival guide for auditors, it simplifies complex disclosure requirements into clear, actionable insights you can immediately apply.

Accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device, this course can also be revisited at your own pace perfect for busy professionals who want to stay current.

You ll gain a solid understanding of the structure and intent of AASB S2 and learn how to report on climate-related risks and opportunities with confidence and consistency.

What You ll Learn:

         Conceptual foundations and structure of AASB S2

         Objectives and principles of climate-related disclosures

         Governance and strategy disclosures

         Risk management and alignment with financial reporting

         Metrics, targets, and performance measurement

         Assurance considerations for climate-related information

 

Who Should Attend:
Accountants, auditors, CFOs, sustainability officers, risk managers, and governance professionals preparing or assuring climate-related disclosures under AASB S1 and S2.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQQW

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1.2.               AASB S2 Need to Know: Understanding Australia s New Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Standard

Wednesday 3 December (12:00pm 1:30pm AEDT; 9:00am 10:30am WST)

With the introduction of AASB S2 Climate-related Financial Disclosures, Australia has entered a new era of sustainability reporting one that embeds climate risk within mainstream financial reporting and assurance. This 90-minute webinar provides a clear and practical overview of AASB S2, outlining who it applies to, when it becomes effective, and how entities can prepare for implementation.

Designed for finance, audit, and governance professionals, the session demystifies AASB S2 s alignment with IFRS S2 (issued by the ISSB) and its connection to AASB S1 on general sustainability disclosures. Participants will gain a solid understanding of disclosure requirements, implementation challenges, and the most common pitfalls to avoid.

Key Topics Covered:

         Scope, timing, and relationship between AASB S2, AASB S1, and IFRS S2

         Core disclosure areas governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics

         Common pitfalls and practical readiness steps

         Assurance implications and regulator expectations

Who Should Attend:
Accountants, auditors, CFOs, sustainability officers, risk managers, and governance professionals preparing or assuring climate-related disclosures under AASB S1 and S2.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQBD

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1.3.               Applying ASSA 5000 and ASSA 5010: Practical Guidance for Climate-related Assurance Engagements

Tuesday 16 December (12:00pm 1:30pm AEDT; 9:00am 10:30am WST)

From 2025, major Australian entities will be required to prepare climate-related financial disclosures under AASB S2, with assurance delivered in accordance with the new Australian Sustainability Assurance Standards (ASSA 5000 and ASSA 5010). This 90-minute webinar provides auditors and assurance practitioners with practical guidance to plan and perform assurance engagements over climate statements.

Participants will explore the general requirements of ASSA 5000, including engagement acceptance, evidence evaluation, and reporting. The session also examines the phased assurance pathway in ASSA 5010 and the links to ethical and independence obligations under APES 110 and quality management requirements in ASQM 1.

Key Topics Covered:

         Overview of ASSA 5000 and ASSA 5010 requirements

         Assurance preconditions, evidence, and reporting

         Ethical and independence responsibilities under APES 110

         Practical implementation and documentation expectations

Who Should Attend:
Auditors, assurance practitioners, and sustainability professionals providing assurance over climate-related financial disclosures

👉 Sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGRKY

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