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SBR Int Syllandsg Sept19 June20 PDF
SBR Int Syllandsg Sept19 June20 PDF
Strategic Business
Reporting (SBR)
(INT)
Syllabus and study guide
Summary of content
Introduction
1. Intellectual levels
2. Learning hours and educational
recognition
3. Guide to ACCA examination structure
4. Guide to ACCA examination
assessment
Strategic Business Reporting
(INT) syllabus
5. Relational diagram linking Strategic
Business Reporting with other exams
6. Overall aim of the syllabus
7. Main capabilities
8. Rationale
9. Approach to examining the syllabus
10. The syllabus
Strategic Business Reporting
(INT) study guide
11. Detailed study guide
The aim of the syllabus is to discuss, apply and evaluate the concepts, principles
and practices that underpin the preparation and interpretation of corporate reports in
various contexts including the ethical assessment of managements’ stewardship
and the information needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.
7.Main capabilities
On successful completion of this paper, candidates should be able to:
A Apply fundamental ethical and professional principles to ethical dilemmas and
discuss the consequences of unethical behaviour
NOTE the learning outcomes in Section C of the syllabus can apply to: single entities,
groups, public sector entities and not-for profit entities (where appropriate)
This diagram illustrates the flows and links between the main capabilities of the
syllabus and should be used as an aid to planning teaching and learning in a
structured way.
9.Approach to Section A
examining the Section A will consist of two scenario
syllabus based questions that will total 50 marks.
The first question will be based on the
The syllabus is assessed by a three-
financial statements of group entities, or
hour fifteen minute examination. It
extracts thereof (syllabus area D), and is
examines professional competences
also likely to require consideration of
within the business reporting
some financial reporting issues (syllabus
environment.
area C). Candidates should understand
Students will be examined on concepts, that in addition to the consideration of
theories, and principles, and on their the numerical aspects of group
ability to question and comment on accounting (max 25 marks), a
proposed accounting treatments. discussion and explanation of these
numbers will also be required. The
Students should be capable of relating second question in Section A will require
professional issues to relevant concepts candidates to consider the reporting
and practical situations. The evaluation implications and the ethical implications
of alternative accounting practices and of specific events in a given scenario.
the identification and prioritisation of
issues will be a key element of the Section B
exam. Professional and ethical
Students will be required to answer a
judgement will need to be exercised,
further two questions in Section B, which
together with the integration of technical
may be scenario or case-study or essay
knowledge when addressing business
based and will contain both discursive
reporting issues in a business context.
and computational elements. Section B
Students will be required to adopt either could deal with any aspect of the
a stakeholder or an external focus in syllabus but will always include either a
answering questions and to demonstrate full question, or part of a question, that
personal skills such as problem solving, requires the appraisal of financial and/or
dealing with information and decision non-financial information from either the
making. Students will also have to preparer’s or another stakeholder’s
demonstrate communication skills perspective.
appropriate to the scenario.
Two professional marks will be awarded
The exam also deals with specific in Section A and two in Section B.
professional knowledge appropriate to
Current issues
the preparation and presentation of
consolidated and other financial The current issues element of the paper
statements from accounting data, to (syllabus area F) may be examined in
conform with accounting standards. Section A or B but will not be a full
question; it is more likely to form part of
another question.
1. Revenue
2. Non-current assets
3. Financial instruments
4. Leases
5. Employee benefits
6. Income taxes
7. Provisions, contingencies and
events after the reporting date
8. Share-based payment
9. Fair Value Measurement
10. Reporting requirements of small and
medium-sized entities (SMEs)
11. Other reporting issues
production of accounting
11.Detailed study guide standards.[3]
b) Discuss the objectives of financial
reporting including disclosure of
A Fundamental ethical and information that can be used to help
professional principles assess management’s stewardship
of the entity’s resources and the
1. Professional behaviour and limitations of financial reporting.[3]
compliance with accounting
standards c) Discuss the nature of the qualitative
characteristics of useful financial
a) Appraise and discuss the ethical and information.[3]
professional issues in advising on
corporate reporting.[3] d) Explain the roles of prudence and
substance over form in financial
b) Assess the relevance and reporting.[3]
importance of ethical and
professional issues in complying e) Discuss the high level of
with accounting standards.[3] measurement uncertainty that can
make financial information less
2. Ethical requirements of corporate relevant.[3]
reporting and the consequences
of unethical behaviour f) Evaluate the decisions made by
management on recognition,
a) Appraise the potential ethical derecognition and measurement.[3]
implications of professional and
managerial decisions in the g) Critically discuss and apply the
preparation of corporate reports.[3] definitions of the elements of
financial statements and the
b) Assess the consequences of not reporting of items in the statement of
upholding ethical principles in the profit or loss and other
preparation of corporate reports.[3] comprehensive income.[3]
c) Apply the criteria for recognition of c) Discuss and apply the derecognition
contract costs as an asset.[3] of financial assets and financial
liabilities.[2]
d) Discuss and apply the recognition
and measurement of revenue d) Discuss and apply the
including performance obligations reclassification of financial assets.[2]
satisfied over time, sale with a right
of return, warranties, variable e) Account for derivative financial
consideration, principal versus agent instruments, and simple embedded
considerations and non-refundable derivatives.[2]
up-front fees.[3]
f) Outline and apply the qualifying
2. Non-current assets criteria for hedge accounting and
account for fair value hedges and
a) Discuss and apply the recognition, cash flow hedges including hedge
derecognition and measurement of effectiveness[2]
non-current assets including
impairments and revaluations.[3] g) Discuss and apply the general
approach to impairment of financial
b) Discuss and apply the accounting instruments including the basis for
requirements for the classification estimating expected credit losses.[2]
and measurement of non-current
assets held for sale.[3] h) Discuss the implications of a
significant increase in credit risk.[2]
c) Discuss and apply the accounting
treatment of investment properties i) Discuss and apply the treatment of
including classification, recognition, purchased or originated credit
measurement and change of use.[3] impaired financial assets.[2]
b) Discuss and apply the principles f) Discuss and apply the application of
behind the initial recognition and the control principle.[2]
subsequent measurement of a
biological asset or agricultural g) Determine and apply appropriate
produce.[2] procedures to be used in preparing
consolidated financial statements.[3]
c) Outline the principles behind the
application of accounting policies h) Discuss and apply the implications
and measurement in interim of changes in ownership interest and
reports.[2] loss of control.[3]
5. Management commentary
6. Developments in sustainability
Reporting
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.
The main areas which have been added to the syllabus are summarised in the table below.
F1(c) Discuss the impact of current This learning outcome has been updated to
issues in corporate reporting. The reflect contemporary current issues
following examples are relevant to
the current syllabus.[3]:
1. the revised Conceptual
Framework for Financial
Reporting
2. Accounting policy changes
3. Materiality in the context of
financial reporting
4. Defined benefit plan
amendments, curtailment or
settlement
5. Management commentary
6. Developments in
sustainability Reporting