Online training | Annual reporting in the Netherlands

This online training (3 × 2 hours, English spoken) is designed for professionals working with Dutch GAAP who want to deepen their understanding of Dutch accounting and reporting guidelines.

If you work for a Dutch company or a subsidiary that reports financial statements according to Dutch GAAP, and you’re looking for a structured and practical way to grasp the essentials, this course is for you. Over the course of three interactive online sessions, you will gain insights into the Dutch regulatory framework, key accounting policies, and the growing importance of sustainability reporting.

Each session includes practical examples, interactive components, and the opportunity to ask questions directly to our experienced expert Stefan Betting.

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Your tutor: drs. Stefan N. Betting RA
I am a teacher at heart. With more than 200 training sessions per year since 2000, I can confidently say that I am doing what I truly enjoy. My expertise lies primarily in (inter)national external reporting, including Dutch GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP. I also have extensive experience with Integrated Reporting and Sustainability Reporting.

For over 25 years, I have been teaching for a wide range of organizations, from Alex van Groningen to Sijthoff Accountants Academy and from the IIA to the VRC, with a primary focus on financial professionals. Since 2000, I have been affiliated with Nyenrode Business University as a lecturer and examiner.

Objectives

Mastering Dutch GAAP: A Practical Online Training in Three Interactive Sessions

Student profile

This online training (3 × 2 hours, English spoken) is designed for professionals working with Dutch GAAP who want to deepen their understanding of Dutch accounting and reporting guidelines.

Education

Session 1: Overview of Dutch Regulatory Frameworks
Duration: 2 hours

• Learning Objectives:
• • Understand the legal environment for annual reporting in the Netherlands.
  • Grasp the key differences between Dutch GAAP and IFRS.
  • Familiarize participants with relevant EU directives impacting reporting.
• Topics Covered:
• • Dutch Regulatory Frameworks:
  • • Overview of Dutch GAAP.
    • How Dutch reporting practices align with or diverge from IFRS.
    • Impact and implications of relevant EU directives.
  • Legal Requirements & Deadlines:
  • • Mandatory disclosure requirements.
    • Key deadlines and compliance timelines.
    • Consequences of non-compliance and best practices for staying current.
• Interactive Component:
• • Q&A session to address specific queries on the legal framework.

Session 2: Deep Dive into Accounting Policies, Choices, and Estimates
Duration: 2 hours

• Learning Objectives:
• • Analyze the critical accounting policies that influence annual reporting.
  • Compare and contrast Dutch GAAP with IFRS in the context of accounting choices.
  • Explore how estimates and judgments affect the financial narrative.
• Topics Covered:
• • Accounting Policies & Choices:
  • • Exploration of fundamental accounting principles.
    • Discussion on policy selection, including revenue recognition, asset valuation, and impairment.
  • Critical Estimates & Judgments:
  • • How estimates (e.g., provisions, depreciation, and impairment) are determined.
    • The role of auditor judgment and transparency in reporting.
  • Comparative Analysis:
  • • Side-by-side comparison of Dutch GAAP versus IFRS where applicable.
    • Case examples illustrating differences and common practices.
• Interactive Component:
• • Interactive poll or quiz to reinforce key concepts. 

Session 3: Sustainability Reporting in the Netherlands
Duration: 2 hours

• Learning Objectives:
• • Understand the growing importance of sustainability and integrated reporting.
  • Learn about the frameworks and standards guiding sustainability disclosures in the Netherlands.
  • Identify best practices for incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
• Topics Covered:
• • Introduction to Sustainability Reporting:
  • • The evolution from traditional financial reporting to integrated reporting.
    • Key drivers behind the emphasis on sustainability disclosures.
  • Frameworks & Standards:
  • • Overview of international and local sustainability reporting standards.
    • How Dutch companies are adapting to ESG requirements.
  • Implementation & Best Practices:
  • • Strategies for effective communication of sustainability efforts.
    • Case studies highlighting successful sustainability reporting practices.
    • Future trends in sustainability reporting and the impact on overall corporate reporting.
• Interactive Component:
• • Final Q&A to consolidate learning and address any outstanding questions.