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As the global organization for the accountancy profession, IFAC is committed to protecting the public interest by developing high quality international standards, promoting strong ethical values, encouraging quality practice, and supporting the development of all sectors of the profession around the world.

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IFAC Seeks Comments on Proposed Translation Process - IFAC is seeking comments on a consultation paper, Translation of IFAC Standards, which outlines its proposed strategy to move to one quality translation of IFAC standards per language. Comments are requested by June 30, 2008 and may be submitted to translations@ifac.org.
2008 Handbooks Now Available - The 2008 editions of the Handbook of International Auditing, Assurance, and Ethics Pronouncements and the Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements can be downloaded free-of-charge from the IFAC online bookstore. The auditing handbook can be ordered in print for US $150 plus shipping, and print copies of the public sector handbook can be ordered for a US $25 shipping cost.
Report Examines Improvements to Financial Reporting - IFAC has released a new report, Financial Reporting Supply Chain: Current Perspectives and Directions, which finds that significant improvements have been made to the financial reporting process, corporate governance and auditing, but that financial reports could still be more useful. The report is available at http://www.ifac.org/frsc; comments may also be submitted through this web page.

Latest IFAC News

IFAC Seeks Evaluator to Review the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board
(May 13, 2008)
IFAC 2007 Annual Report Points to Progress on Convergence; Highlights Commitment to Developing Nations
(April 24, 2008)
IFAC Seeks Technical Manager to Support International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board
(April 22, 2008)
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Membership

IFAC is comprised of 157 members and associates in 123 countries and jurisdictions, representing over 2.5 million accountants. Member bodies participate in IFAC's Member Body Compliance Program, demonstrating their commitment to promoting high quality standards for the world's accountants. Over 150 responses to Parts 1 and 2 of the Compliance Program have been posted to IFAC's website. A complete list of IFAC member bodies and their contact information may be obtained by clicking here.

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