- The regulatory framework of asset management activities and the role of supervisory authorities (Bank of Italy and Consob)
2. Financial Institutions’ Financial Statements in Italy – Overview
- Bank of Italy provisions regarding the financial statement formats for banks (Circular No. 262/2005 and subsequent updates) and other financial intermediaries
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): objectives, main measurement criteria, and the components of financial statements
- IAS 32, IFRS 9, and IFRS 7 on financial instruments: overview of the key accounting standards applicable to the financial statements of financial institutions
3. Classification and Measurement of Financial Assets
- Business models (Hold to Collect – HtC, Hold to Collect and Sell – HtC&S, Held for Trading – HfT) and analysis of contractual cash flows (SPPI test)
- Categories of financial assets: Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (FVTPL), Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (FVTOCI), and Amortized Cost
- Impairment testing of financial assets
- Derecognition of financial assets (securitizations and similar transactions)
4. Classification and Measurement of Financial Liabilities
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities measured at fair value
5. Risk Management and Valuation of Derivative Financial Instruments
Definition of a derivative under IFRS 9 and under Bank of Italy regulations
Accounting treatment of derivatives (with or without hedge accounting; use of the fair value option)
6. Other relevant accounting standards
- IFRS 16 - Leases
- IAS 12 - Income taxes
- IFRS 15 - Revenue recognition
- IFRS 3 - Business combination
7. Analysis of Bank Financial Statements
- Main economic, financial, and capital adequacy indicators derived from the financial statements of a financial institution