A tailored course, built for your situation
Premium engagement picks with IFRS 17 expertise
Position yourself for higher-margin assignments in insurance finance transformation
$199 one-time
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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
Insurance finance professional at a global insurer navigating IFRS 17 implementation, seeking to lead high-impact engagements with authority and precision
Who this is not for
This is not for entry-level analysts, auditors focused only on compliance verification, or professionals outside the insurance or financial reporting domain.
What you walk away with
- Identify and secure premium IFRS 17 implementation roles ahead of peers
- Lead cross-functional teams with documented frameworks for data, actuarial, and finance alignment
- Deliver audit-ready IFRS 17 disclosures using repeatable templates and control structures
- Navigate materiality judgments and sign-off pathways with confidence
- Build a personal playbook that compounds across future insurance accounting transitions
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. IFRS 17 scope mapping
Define what falls under IFRS 17 coverage using contract boundary rules and portfolio segmentation logic specific to large insurers.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying demonstrable coverage triggers
- Contract boundary decisions
- Portfolio segmentation criteria
- Exemptions and practical expedients
- Materiality thresholds in practice
- Documentation standards for audit
- Sign off workflow initiation
- Common exclusion pitfalls
- Actuarial input requirements
- Finance team alignment points
- Regulatory expectation mapping
- Version control for scope packages
Module 2. Variable fee approach implementation
Apply the variable fee model correctly when cash flows depend on investment returns or other uncertain outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Trigger identification for VFA
- Probability weighting methodology
- Investment return dependency checks
- Policy acquisition cost allocation
- Loss component recognition
- Time value of money inputs
- Monte Carlo simulation thresholds
- Discount rate alignment
- Documentation for auditor review
- Actuarial model handoff points
- Common misapplication scenarios
- Overrides and exceptions log
Module 3. Building the fulfillment cash flow
Construct the fulfillment cash flow with proper discounting, risk adjustment, and current service margin handling.
12 chapters in this module
- Estimating future cash flows
- Discount rate selection process
- Risk adjustment methodology
- Current service margin setup
- Allocation mechanics
- Changes in FCF over time
- Currency translation rules
- Inflation adjustment inputs
- Sensitivity disclosures
- Peer benchmarking sources
- Actuarial review gates
- Audit trail requirements
Module 4. Current service margin mechanics
Track and release the current service margin in alignment with service delivery patterns and profit recognition.
12 chapters in this module
- Initial CSM calculation
- Release pattern logic
- Risk of non-recovery assessment
- Adjustments for onerous contracts
- Reinsurance recoveries handling
- Currency effects on CSM
- Periodic testing workflow
- Documentation for capital reporting
- Peer comparison benchmarks
- Actuarial model integration
- Finance system reconciliation
- Regulatory disclosure alignment
Module 5. Presentation and disclosure frameworks
Generate regulator-ready disclosures that satisfy both local and global reporting standards under IFRS 17.
12 chapters in this module
- Balance sheet line item mapping
- Income statement presentation
- Roll forward templates
- Sensitivity analysis outputs
- Risk adjustment disclosures
- Reinsurance accounting notes
- Comparative period handling
- Material changes commentary
- Cross-border reporting variants
- Audit readiness checklist
- External reviewer expectations
- Disclosure package version control
Module 6. Transition method selection
Choose and justify full, modified, or fair value transition approach based on entity-specific circumstances.
12 chapters in this module
- Eligibility for practical expedients
- Full retrospective path
- Modified retrospective approach
- Fair value election criteria
- Data availability assessment
- Actuarial model conversion
- Opening balance adjustments
- Disclosures by method
- Internal control implications
- Audit sign off dependencies
- Team capability alignment
- Timeline feasibility check
Module 7. Data infrastructure alignment
Connect source systems to IFRS 17 reporting requirements with traceable data flows and validation rules.
12 chapters in this module
- Source system identification
- Data lineage mapping
- Granularity requirements
- Policy-level data needs
- Premium allocation timing
- Claim development tracking
- Reinsurance data feeds
- Actuarial input specifications
- System of record designation
- Error detection protocols
- Monthly close integration
- Auditability standards
Module 8. Actuarial model integration
Ensure actuarial models feed correct outputs into IFRS 17 calculations and support ongoing profit recognition.
12 chapters in this module
- Model scope definition
- Cash flow projection inputs
- Stochastic vs deterministic use
- Risk adjustment integration
- Current service margin linkage
- Roll forward consistency
- Model validation frequency
- Third-party vendor oversight
- Change control process
- Peer review requirements
- Documentation depth standards
- Audit trail generation
Module 9. Finance system configuration
Configure general ledger, subledgers, and reporting tools to reflect IFRS 17’s unique recognition and measurement logic.
12 chapters in this module
- Chart of accounts design
- Ledger segregation rules
- Journal entry automation
- Intercompany reconciliation
- Monthly close workflow
- Reporting package build
- System integration points
- User role permissions
- Data validation steps
- Error handling protocols
- Audit trail preservation
- Period-end sign off
Module 10. Cross-functional coordination
Lead alignment between actuarial, finance, IT, and operations with shared timelines and decision gates.
12 chapters in this module
- Steering committee setup
- Decision rights mapping
- Communication cadence
- Escalation pathways
- Dependency tracking
- Milestone alignment
- Conflict resolution framework
- Vendor integration management
- Leadership update rhythm
- Risk log maintenance
- Change request process
- Lessons learned capture
Module 11. External auditor engagement
Prepare for auditor review with complete documentation, traceability, and predefined response protocols.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit request anticipation
- Document retention standards
- Sample selection defense
- Control assertion mapping
- Third-party evidence collection
- Management letter readiness
- Common audit findings list
- Materiality challenge response
- Timeline coordination
- Escalation handling
- Peer benchmarking references
- Audit communication protocol
Module 12. Sustainable IFRS 17 operations
Institutionalize IFRS 17 processes so they survive leadership changes and scale across new product lines.
12 chapters in this module
- Operating model design
- Role clarity documentation
- Training program development
- Process automation roadmap
- Change management plan
- Continuous improvement cycle
- Knowledge transfer protocol
- Succession planning
- Performance metric tracking
- Internal audit integration
- Lessons from early adopters
- Future readiness scaling
How this maps to your situation
- When finalizing the first full IFRS 17 close
- When preparing for auditor review
- When expanding scope to new subsidiaries
- When defending materiality judgments
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive participation in IFRS 17 discussions, dependent on others for core logic and documentation.
After
Proactive ownership of IFRS 17 engagements, leading teams with structured frameworks and earning repeat high-margin assignments.
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 2 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current responsibilities over 6-8 weeks.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic webinars or PDF guides, this course delivers field-tested implementation logic used in Tier 1 insurer rollouts , structured for immediate application, not theoretical review.
Frequently asked
What makes this course different from free IFRS 17 resources?
It focuses on real implementation decisions, not just standard text. You get the judgment calls, documentation templates, and cross-functional workflows used in actual large-scale deployments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me get assigned to bigger projects?
Yes. The course is designed to build the documentation, decision logic, and leadership presence that project leads look for when assigning high-visibility IFRS 17 work.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current responsibilities over 6-8 weeks..
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