Data Analytics for Finance
Definition and Overview of Data Analytics23Data Sources and Types in Finance22Data Preparation and Cleaning24Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion27Hypothesis Testing and Statistical Significance29Regression Analysis for Financial Data30Supervised Learning Algorithms27Unsupervised Learning Algorithms22Model Evaluation and Selection23Risk Management and Credit Scoring23Investment Analysis and Portfolio Optimization23Fraud Detection and Compliance22
Advanced Taxation
General Principles26Employment Income23Business Income28Property Income27Other Income23Non-Refundable Tax Credits23Refundable Tax Credits26Itemized Deductions28Standard Deduction26Federal and Provincial Tax Rates25Tax Brackets23Tax Calculation25Tax Filing Deadlines27Tax Forms and Schedules24Tax Audits and Assessments27Tax-Efficient Investments25Estate Planning22Tax Implications of Business Structures29
Financial Modeling and Valuation
What is Financial Modeling?30Types of Financial Models22Benefits of Financial Modeling22Steps in Building a Financial Model22Common Mistakes in Financial Modeling24Best Practices for Financial Modeling31Applications of Financial Models24Limitations of Financial Models29Ethical Considerations in Financial Modeling30
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Definition and Importance of Investment Analysis24Types of Investment Analysis25Portfolio Management Concepts22Financial Statement Analysis31Industry and Company Analysis25Valuation Techniques23Chart Patterns and Indicators23Trend Analysis24Technical Trading Strategies23Statistical Methods in Investment Analysis25Risk and Return Measurement23Optimization Techniques24Asset Allocation and Diversification27Risk Management Techniques21Performance Evaluation and Attribution25
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Objective of Financial Reporting28Qualitative Characteristics of Useful Financial Information26Elements of Financial Statements24Overview of IFRS for SMEs28Key Differences between IFRS and IFRS for SMEs26Eligibility Criteria for IFRS for SMEs24IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers26Core Principles of IFRS 1523Specific Industries Impacted by IFRS 1523IFRS 16: Leases30Key Changes Introduced by IFRS 1631Impact of IFRS 16 on Financial Statements22IFRS 9: Financial Instruments26Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments25Impairment of Financial Assets29IFRS 10: Consolidated Financial Statements26Control and Consolidation27Minority Interests23IFRS 12: Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities25IFRS 13: Fair Value Measurement27IFRS 17: Insurance Contracts23
Financial Risk Management
Definition and Importance of Risk Management23Risk Management Framework27Risk Appetite and Tolerance22Credit Risk Assessment23Loan Portfolio Management23Credit Derivatives26Market Risk Measurement23Interest Rate Risk Management26Foreign Exchange Risk Management22Operational Risk Identification24Operational Risk Mitigation27Operational Risk Measurement22Climate Risk Management28Cybersecurity Risk Management27Reputational Risk Management26
Mergers and Acquisitions
Definition and Overview of Mergers and Acquisitions25Types of Mergers and Acquisitions25Benefits and Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions24Due Diligence and Valuation22Negotiation and Structuring23Integration and Post-Merger Management25Antitrust Laws and Competition Policy23Securities Laws and Disclosure Requirements24Tax Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions27Successful Mergers and Acquisitions23Failed Mergers and Acquisitions28Recent Trends and Developments in Mergers and Acquisitions25
Forensic Accounting
Definition and Scope of Forensic Accounting26Ethical and Legal Considerations23Role of Forensic Accountants in Litigation30Techniques for Detecting Financial Misstatements22Case Studies in Financial Statement Fraud27Data Analytics in Forensic Accounting29Types and Characteristics of Fraud27Fraud Risk Assessment and Prevention25Fraud Investigation Techniques26Qualifying as an Expert Witness22Preparing and Delivering Expert Testimony29Cross-Examination of Forensic Accountants24
Advanced Auditing
Establishing the Audit Plan22Performing Risk Assessment Procedures29Designing and Performing Analytical Procedures26Testing Internal Controls28Performing Substantive Procedures26Forming an Opinion and Preparing the Audit Report28Other Reporting Responsibilities24Communicating with Management and Those Charged with Governance24Professional Standards and Ethics30Quality Control23Peer Review28