• SKILL LEVEL:
  • Proficient

R2R (record-to-report) professional


What is an R2R professional and what do they do?

The objective of the R2R function is to reflect the financial position of a company based on timely, complete and accurate information suitable for presentation to stakeholders (both internal and external). This means that the R2R professional provides both strategic, financial and operational feedback as to how a business is performing as well as financial statements that are compliant with local accounting standards.

Capabilities

While the accountancy profession offers diverse career options and paths, the core capabilities required to perform at the highest standards remain the same - irrespective of skill level or job role.

Collaboration Digital Drive Ethics Expertise Insight Sustainability
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Continuing professional development at ACCA

A commitment to life-long learning is a vital part of your ACCA membership; it unlocks the full potential of your career choices - and drives forward the profession.

We deliver a wide range of CPD resources tailored to different areas of expertise - and an ever-changing profession. Our, and your, commitment to quality CPD ensures you will have the most up-to-date skills to perform at the highest standard. 

So, get started (or restarted) and take a look at our curated list of the most relevant CPD resources to secure and succeed in this role.

Online course

Certificate in GBS

When you choose the industry-leading certificate in global business services (GBS), you’ll give your finance staff the skills and confidence to drive your business forward. You’ll enhance your global reputation for excellence and stay fit to face the future.

This course will give your GBS employees the skills and expertise to process accounting and produce reports, and to understand shared services, processes and standards. Through five key modules delivered over 10 hours of expert online tuition, they’ll:

  • discover the principles and practice that define the best shared services teams
  • gain the skills and expertise to design better processes and manage change
  • discover how to harness innovative tech – and deliver truly outstanding service
  • realise the benefits of online learning through the ACCA Learning platform
  • receive a recognised qualification – the certificate in global business services.
units 7

Online course

Becoming a project manager 5 course pack

This five course pack from BPP will give you a firm foundation in managing projects; you’ll understand the essential elements of a project, including governance and project structure. You’ll learn more about how to engage with stakeholders at all levels involved in the project, while being assertive and getting your point across. You will also learn the importance of process, and how you can optimise processes and utilise tools for successful performance. 

By completing this pack, you will gain a better understanding of:
 

  • how to manage a project, its governance structure and utilising project tools 
  • engaging with project stakeholders 
  • process and drivers for change  
  • how to remain assertive when managing a project. 
units 10

Learning path

IFRS introductory pack

Understand the basic concepts of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with this eight-course pack from PwC. You’ll also be able to refresh your basic IFRS knowledge and learn new and interesting facts about the standards.

Practical examples and interim tests are included in each course to enhance understanding.

What’s included:
 

  • introduction to IFRS
  • IAS 2 inventories
  • IAS 7 statement of cash flows
  • IAS 8 accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors
  • IAS 10 events after the reporting period
  • IAS 16 property, plant and equipment
  • IAS 23 borrowing costs
  • IAS 38 intangible assets
  • Covid-19 related financial reporting issues – free bonus course.
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How does the ACCA Qualification prepare you for this job role?

From a combination of exams, ethics and experience, the ACCA Qualification will boost your employability and performance at every stage of your career journey.

Here we have listed some elements of the ACCA Qualification that will help you perform at the highest standard in this job role.