DipIFR — Diploma in International Financial Reporting (ACCA)
A focused IFRS qualification for accountants who need it fast.
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- Best for
- A focused IFRS qualification for accountants who need it fast.
- Not ideal for
- If you need a full accountancy qualification, not just IFRS depth.
- Main roles
- Financial reporting, group accounting and roles requiring IFRS in IFRS-adopting countries.
- CPD
- Counts toward CPD; ACCA members follow the 40-unit annual CPD requirement.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Who it's for
Qualified or experienced accountants who need solid IFRS knowledge — common across the Gulf.
Structure
A single exam, sat twice a year (June and December), for those with an accounting qualification or relevant experience.
Time & cost
Often a few months of study.
Careers
Financial reporting, group accounting and roles requiring IFRS in IFRS-adopting countries.
The skills you'll build
Many of these serve more than one path.
Best free resources for this path
Curated and vetted, with how to start.
45+ free modules covering the IFRS standards, with a certificate.
How to start: No registration to study; add your name before the assessment for the certificate.
Free video lectures, notes and mock exams for every ACCA and CIMA paper.
How to start: Free to use; create a free account for the forums. No paid content.
ACCA's own free study texts, quizzes, past papers and practice exams.
How to start: Create a free myACCA account at accaglobal.com, then open the Study Hub.
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Counts toward CPD; ACCA members follow the 40-unit annual CPD requirement.
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