Programme Overview

In today’s high-stakes business environment, understanding financial statements isn’t just about compliance—it’s about clarity, control, and credibility.


IIM Ahmedabad’s Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance (FRCG) programme empowers professionals to decode the language of finance, uncover critical insights, and strengthen their leadership through transparency and sound governance.


From the fundamentals of financial reporting to the nuances of statement analysis, participants build the capability to evaluate business health and performance with precision.

Programme Highlights

Highly recognized PG Diploma Programme

Certificate of Participation from IIMA

Flexibility in learning: online classes on weekends.

Rigorous Pedagogy - blend of lectures, case sessions, exercises, etc.

5-6 on-campus immersion modules

Campus Immersion

Learning Outcomes

Pedagogical Methodology


Lectures

Concepts and analytics practices
Business cases

Case discussions

Exercises

Solving problems
Rigorous capstone project

Presentations

Role plays

Solving problems

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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 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

  • 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

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

Admission Process

steps
Application fees: INR 2,000 + GST*
(Non-refundable)
Programme Fee: INR 1,91,000/-
+ GST as applicable

Learn from the Best

Prof. Anish Sugathan

Prof. Neerav Nagar

Associate Professor (Finance & Accounting),
IIM Ahmedabad

Prof. Dhiman Bhadra

Prof. Balagopal Gopalakrishnan

Faculty (Finance and Accounting),
IIM Ahmedabad

Prof. Amit Karna

Prof. Mehul Raithatha

Professor (Finance and Accounting),
IIM Ahmedabad

Prof. Debjit Roy

Prof. Prashant Das

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

Certification

Upon successful completion of the programme, eligible participants who maintain a minimum of 80% attendance will receive a ‘Certificate of Participation’ from IIM Ahmedabad.

Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance (FRCG)

IIM Ahmedabad

Financial decisions built on incomplete understanding can lead to costly consequences. This programme doesn’t just train you to analyze financials—it helps you recognize patterns, detect risks, and reinforce corporate integrity.

By navigating through earnings manipulation, fraud detection, and governance frameworks, participants graduate with the tools to lead transparently, ethically, and confidently in a complex business world.

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