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Programme Overview

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A strong understanding of financial statements is essential for sound business decision-making and effective stakeholder communication. IIM Ahmedabad’s Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance programme is designed to equip participants with core knowledge of financial accounting, financial statement analysis, and governance practices.

The programme covers the preparation and interpretation of key financial statements—including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement—followed by practical tools and techniques for financial analysis. Participants will also gain insights into fraud detection, earnings manipulation, and corporate governance principles, enabling them to apply financial insights with clarity, confidence, and precision in real-world business contexts.

Programme Highlights

Gain essential accounting and analytical knowledge to evaluate a company’s financial performance and financial position.
Learn tools and techniques of financial statement analysis
Assess the causes and consequences of fraud and earnings manipulation.
Understand the implications of good and bad corporate governance.

Eligibility Criteria

tick Candidates should be graduates or postgraduates in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks and 2–3 years of work experience. The programme is ideal for executives in junior and middle management roles. Entrepreneurs are also welcome to apply. Participants will be selected based on an assessment of their work experience, academic background, and motivation to pursue the programme, as demonstrated in the application form.

Admission Criteria

tick Selection will be based on a comprehensive profile submitted by the candidate, detailing their academic background, professional experience, designation, current role and responsibilities, job description, and compensation. Applicants are also required to submit a write-up on "Expectations from the Programme", which will be considered as part of the evaluation process.

Evaluation Methodology

tickParticipants are assessed on the basis of Online Interaction and attendance criteria fulfilment.
tickLearners will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Participation’ at the end of the Programme.

Pedagogical Methodology

The pedagogy will be highly interactive. It will leverage use of technology.

  • 1Lectures
  • 2Case discussions
  • 3Exercises
  • 4Presentations
  • 5Role plays

(Mix of pedagogies including case sessions, lectures, exercises, presentations, role plays etc.)

Learning Outcomes

  • ✓Gain essential accounting and analytical knowledge to evaluate a company’s financial performance and financial position.
  • ✓Learn tools and techniques of financial statement analysis.
  • ✓Assess the causes and consequences of fraud and earnings manipulation.
  • ✓Understand the implications of good and bad corporate governance.

Programme Content

1. Financial Reporting and Analysis

  • ✓Understanding of financial statements
  • ✓Analysis of cost information
  • ✓Analyzing financial statements in manufacturing and service industries
  • ✓Ratio analysis
  • ✓Comparative and common-size analysis

2. Detection of Fraud and Earnings Manipulation

  • ✓Earnings manipulation: Causes and consequences
  • ✓Fraud detection models

3. Corporate Governance

  • ✓Governance mechanisms
  • ✓Role of a board of directors
  • ✓Board functioning and culture
  • ✓Executive compensation
  • ✓Gender diversity on board
  • ✓Family ownership and control
  • ✓Sustainability
Note:The above list of modules is subject to change as per IIMA’s discretion.

Earn a Career Certificate

  • At the end of the programme, eligible participants will receive a ‘Certificate of Participation’ IIM Ahmedabad, subject to fulfilling an overall 80% attendance.

Know the Facilitators

Prof. Chitra Singla

Prof. Neerav Nagar

Associate Professor (Finance & Accounting),
IIM Ahmedabad

Prof. Chitra Singla

Prof. Balagopal Gopalakrishnan

Faculty (Finance and Accounting),
IIM Ahmedabad

Prof. Chitra Singla

Prof. Mehul Raithatha

Professor (Finance and Accounting),
IIM Ahmedabad

Prof. Chitra Singla

Prof. Prashant Das

Chairperson of the Finance & Accounting Area and Associate Professor of Real Estate,
IIM Ahmedabad

Programme Fee Details

Fee Structure

Application Fee
(To be paid during online application)

INR 2,000 + GST*
(Non-refundable)

Programme Fee

INR 2,08,000/- + GST as applicable

Programme Fees Payment Plan

Instalment Schedule
First Installment
Final Instalment*
As per offer letter
October 5, 2026
INR 1,04,000/- + GST
INR 1,04,000/- + GST
* GST will be charged extra on these components; at present it is @18%.
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Admission Process

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Eligibility of Applicant
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Application Submission
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Screening & Shortlisting
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Admission & Fee Payment

Frequently Asked Questions

This programme is an executive education course by IIM Ahmedabad designed to help professionals understand financial reporting standards, corporate governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and ethical decision-making in organizations.

The programme is ideal for:

  • Finance and accounting professionals
  • CFOs, controllers, and auditors
  • Company secretaries and compliance officers
  • Business leaders involved in financial decision-making
  • Entrepreneurs and senior managers
  • Financial reporting framework.
  • Mechanics related to preparation of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
  • Tools and techniques of financial statement analysis.

Yes. The programme is structured to suit working professionals, offering a flexible learning format without disrupting professional commitments.

Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a certificate of Participation from IIM Ahmedabad, enhancing professional credibility and career growth.

The programme strengthens expertise in governance and reporting, enabling participants to:

  • Build knowledge of financial reporting and preparation of key financial statements.
  • Develop skills in financial statement analysis using tools and techniques.
  • Enhance understanding of corporate governance and issues like fraud and earnings manipulation.
  • Gain essential accounting and analytical knowledge to evaluate a company’s financial performance and financial position.
  • Learn tools and techniques of financial statement analysis.
  • Assess the causes and consequences of fraud and earnings manipulation.
  • Understand the implications of good and bad corporate governance.

A basic understanding of finance or accounting is recommended, but the programme is designed to support professionals from diverse business backgrounds.

IIM Ahmedabad is India’s premier management institute, known for academic excellence, industry-relevant curriculum, and faculty expertise in finance, governance, and strategic management.