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The 2014 World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) will take place November 10-13, 2014, in Rome, Italy, hosted by the Consiglio Nazionale dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (CNDCEC). More information is available on the WCOA website and in News & Events.
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Issues & Insights 
The Role of Ethics in Restoring Confidence
IESBA | May 17, 2013
Interview with IESBA Chair Jörgen Holmquist
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Constructive Cooperation for International Standards
IFAC | May 16, 2013
Good Practice Checklist for Small Business
SMP Committee | Mar 12, 2013
IFAC’s 2012 Sixth Annual Global Leadership Survey
IFAC | Mar 05, 2013
Publications & Resources
Evaluating and Improving Internal Control in Organizations
PAIB Committee | Apr 24, 2013
Executive Summary
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Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting by Public Sector Entities: Presentation in General Purpose Financial Reports
IPSASB | Apr 17, 2013
IFAC 2012 Annual Report
IFAC | Mar 27, 2013
IES 5, Initial Professional Development—Practical Experience (Revised)
IAESB | Mar 13, 2013
Spotlight on
Registration Closing Soon: IFAC SMP Forum in Uganda
May 02, 2013
The 2013 IFAC Small and Medium Practices Forum will be held in Kampala, Uganda, on June 5, 2013, and jointly hosted with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda and the Pan African Federation of Accountants. IFAC member organizations are invited to send up to ten delegates each. Act soon as space is limited. See the Program and How to Register on the 2013 Forum page.
IAASB Survey on Strategic Review Closing Soon
Apr 30, 2013
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has released an online survey seeking public comment, insights, and views from all stakeholders to help shape its future direction. Responses to the survey will inform the development of a formal Consultation Paper on the strategy and work program commencing 2015. The Consultation Paper is scheduled to be issued in late 2013.
