Completed from United Kingdom
I signed up for the IFRS 17 course hoping to get a solid grip on the new reporting rules, and it delivered. The lessons were broken down into bite‑size videos, which made it easy to fit around my full‑time job. I learned how to pick the right discount rate and how to adjust the risk adjustment for non‑financial risk – skills I’ve already put into practice when reviewing our insurer client’s financial statements. The slide deck was clear and the interactive quizzes reinforced the key points. While I wish there were more live Q&A sessions, the overall quality of the content and the practical examples (like the step‑by‑step demonstration of a portfolio‑level aggregation) left me satisfied and ready to apply IFRS 17 at work.
The International Financial Reporting Standard 17 (IFRS 17) course at Stanmore School of Business precisely met my learning objectives. The modules on the General Measurement Model and the Premium Allocation Approach gave me the confidence to calculate the Contractual Service Margin for our life‑insurance portfolio. I especially appreciated the downloadable Excel workbooks that walked me through a full‑run calculation of discounted cash flows – I’ve already used that template in a recent board presentation. The course materials are current, well‑structured, and the instructor’s real‑world examples (e.g., a case study on a multi‑year annuity contract) made the theory instantly applicable. Overall, the experience was professional, engaging, and far exceeded my expectations.
Wow! This IFRS 17 course was exactly what I needed to boost my career in insurance accounting. The enthusiastic teaching style kept me hooked from the first module, and the hands‑on Excel labs let me build a full contract liability model in just a few hours. I can now confidently explain the difference between the Building Block Approach and the Premium Allocation Approach to my senior manager – something that earned me a shout‑out at our quarterly review. The course materials are up‑to‑date with the latest IASB amendments, and the real‑world case studies (including a tricky re‑insurance contract) made the concepts click. I’m thrilled with the knowledge I gained and would recommend this course to anyone looking to master IFRS 17.
The IFRS 17 programme at Stanmore School of Business is meticulously detailed and very well organized. It is divided into four modules – Introduction, Measurement Models, Presentation & Disclosure, and Implementation – each packed with real‑life examples from South African insurers. I particularly valued the deep dive into the calculation of the Contractual Service Margin using the General Measurement Model; the step‑by‑step walkthrough helped me translate theory into a working spreadsheet model that I now use for our internal audit. The reading list and downloadable reference sheets are of high quality and align perfectly with the current IFRS 17 standards. While the workload is intensive, the thoroughness of the content and the practical focus gave me the confidence to lead a cross‑functional IFRS 17 rollout at my firm.
