A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the IFRS 17 implementation framework
Master the underlying structure of IFRS 17 to lead high-stakes product decisions with precision
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Who this is for
Senior product professionals in financial services navigating complex accounting regulations, especially IFRS 17 implementations
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, project coordinators, or professionals outside insurance-linked product delivery
What you walk away with
- Full internal command of the IFRS 17 standard's structure and operational impact
- Ability to lead product design decisions grounded in regulatory logic
- Capacity to anticipate actuarial and finance dependencies before they arise
- Confidence to challenge vendor proposals using precise framework knowledge
- Recognition as the go-to interpreter between technical teams and compliance leadership
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. IFRS 17 Foundations
Establish baseline fluency in the objective, scope, and key definitions of IFRS 17 including insurance contracts,履约 cash flows, and the building blocks of measurement models.
12 chapters in this module
- What IFRS 17 replaces
- Scope of an insurance contract
- Building blocks of fulfillment cash flows
- The risk adjustment concept
- Contract boundary definition
- Variable fee approach basics
- Coverage units explained
- Discounting principles
- Loss component recognition
- Acquisition cost capitalisation
- Grouping contracts correctly
- Initial recognition moment
Module 2. Measurement Models Deep Dive
Compare the premium allocation, building block, and general measurement models, with emphasis on their product-level implications.
12 chapters in this module
- When to apply the PAA
- PAA timing and duration
- General model structure
- Building block components
- Explicit risk adjustment
- Financial risk in measurement
- Time value of money inputs
- Inflation assumptions
- Discount rate selection
- Currency translation effects
- Modifications to liability
- Cessation events
Module 3. Variable Fee Approach Mastery
Understand how the VFA applies to participating contracts and its impact on product design and performance reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying participating contracts
- Uncertainty in dividends
- Fee variability thresholds
- Fixed vs variable margins
- Profit recognition timing
- Cohort-level tracking
- Management actions impact
- Changes in expectations
- Transparency requirements
- Interactions with capital
- Data systems needed
- Disclosure linkages
Module 4. Data Architecture Patterns
Map the standard’s requirements to real-world data pipelines, granularity, and system dependencies.
12 chapters in this module
- Data points required
- Granularity for contracts
- Time series storage
- Assumption versioning
- Cohort segmentation logic
- Cash flow projection frequency
- Integration with actuarial models
- System of record design
- Audit trail needs
- Metadata standards
- Data lineage tracking
- Governance touchpoints
Module 5. Disclosure Design
Build disclosures grounded in the standard’s logic, not compliance checklists.
12 chapters in this module
- Reconciliation requirements
- Risk exposure presentation
- Sensitivity disclosures
- Contract grouping transparency
- Profit recognition narrative
- Management actions explained
- Assumption change reporting
- Capital efficiency metrics
- Segmental reporting rules
- Comparative period handling
- Narrative vs quantification
- Disclosures by product line
Module 6. Actuarial Interface
Master the actuarial inputs, assumptions, and processes that drive IFRS 17 compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Best estimate definition
- Risk adjustment methods
- Confidence levels
- Calibration frequency
- Stochastic vs deterministic
- Catastrophe risk inclusion
- Parameter uncertainty
- Longevity assumptions
- Mortality tables used
- Expense inflation tracking
- Lapse rate modeling
- Cohort dynamics
Module 7. Finance Integration
Align product decisions with general ledger impact, accounting close, and financial reporting cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- GL account mapping
- IASB vs local GAAP
- Transition mechanics
- Opening balance impact
- Quarterly close timing
- Disclosures in 10-K
- SEC reporting rules
- Materiality thresholds
- Audit evidence package
- Review cycles
- Internal control points
- SOX alignment
Module 8. Vendor Evaluation Framework
Evaluate third-party solutions using deep standard knowledge, not marketing claims.
12 chapters in this module
- Core functionality checklist
- Assumption management depth
- Disclosure automation level
- Data model flexibility
- Actuarial integration
- Scalability constraints
- Implementation timeline
- Reference clients
- Support model quality
- Upgrade path clarity
- Compliance roadmap
- Total cost of ownership
Module 9. Change Management Strategy
Lead cross-functional alignment by speaking the language of each domain.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping
- Communication cadence
- Training needs
- Data ownership
- Process redesign
- Control ownership
- Timeline dependencies
- Regulatory milestones
- Steering committee prep
- Escalation paths
- Feedback loops
- Post-go-live review
Module 10. Testing and Validation
Design test cases that validate compliance, not just functionality.
12 chapters in this module
- Expected outcomes
- Edge case identification
- Sensitivity testing
- Data integrity checks
- Model validation
- Reconciliation testing
- Assumption overrides
- Manual adjustment tracking
- Audit readiness
- Peer review process
- Defect triage
- Sign-off workflow
Module 11. Future-Proofing Strategy
Anticipate upcoming amendments, interpretations, and jurisdictional variations.
12 chapters in this module
- IFRS IC updates
- Transition relief options
- Jurisdictional carve-outs
- Local GAAP convergence
- Amendment tracking
- Interpretation bulletins
- Industry working groups
- Regulatory feedback loops
- IASB consultation responses
- Competitive benchmarking
- Roadmap horizon
- Internal advocacy
Module 12. Mastery Integration
Synthesize knowledge into a personal framework for authoritative decision-making.
12 chapters in this module
- Personal checklist
- Go-to reference sources
- Decision journaling
- Assumption challenge toolkit
- Cross-team alignment
- Narrative development
- Stakeholder influence
- Authority signaling
- Continuous learning
- Knowledge transfer
- Mentorship role
- Internal standard setting
How this maps to your situation
- Leading product decisions amid IFRS 17 implementation
- Evaluating vendor solutions with confidence
- Aligning actuarial, finance, and engineering teams
- Owning the disclosure narrative
Before vs. after
Before
Navigating IFRS 17 through fragmented guidance and cross-team dependencies
After
Leading with full command of the framework, shaping systems and narrative with clarity
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for just-in-time learning during active implementation cycles.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic IFRS 17 overviews, this course focuses exclusively on the depth of framework mastery needed to lead product decisions, not just understand accounting principles.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Product leaders in insurance and financial services who must own IFRS 17 implementation end to end.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this about accounting or product delivery?
It's about product delivery grounded in deep regulatory understanding, how to design systems and lead teams using mastery of IFRS 17.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for just-in-time learning during active implementation cycles..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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