As the global organization for the accountancy profession, IFAC is committed to protecting the public interest by supporting the development of all sectors of the profession around the world.
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.
IFAC contributes to high-quality international standards and guidance, helps build strong professional accountancy organizations and accounting firms, and supports high-quality practices by professional accountants—all necessary infrastructure for the effective functioning of the world’s capital markets.
IFAC speaks out on public interest issues where the accountancy profession’s expertise is most relevant, and encourages accountability and transparency from governments around the world.
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IESBA | Apr 03, 2013
Basis for Conclusions: International Education Standard (IES) 1, Entry Requirements to Professional Accounting Education Programs (Revised)
IAESB | Feb 07, 2013
International Education Standard (IES) 1, Entry Requirements to Professional Accounting Education Programs (Revised)
IAESB | Feb 07, 2013
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IES 5, Initial Professional Development—Practical Experience (Revised)
IAESB | Mar 13, 2013
Good Practice Checklist for Small Business
SMP Committee | Mar 12, 2013
IFAC’s 2012 Sixth Annual Global Leadership Survey
IFAC | Mar 05, 2013
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IAASB Strategic Review Survey
Mar 18, 2013
The IAASB is conducting an online survey seeking public comment, insights, and views from all stakeholders to help shape its future direction for 2015 and beyond. Responses to the survey will inform the development of a formal consultation paper on the IAASB’s Strategy and Work Program for the period commencing 2015. The consultation paper is scheduled to be issued in late 2013.
The 2014 World Congress of Accountants Approaches
Mar 04, 2013
The next World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) will be held November 10-13, 2014 in Rome, Italy, hosted by the Consiglio Nazionale dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (CNDCEC)—preliminary information has been released by the organizing committee. A Call for Papers has been issued for those interested in presenting materials at the WCOA. Additionally, there are still opportunities for sponsorship available for those organizations wishing to support the event and share their content with this global audience. IFAC will continue to share new and updated information in this space as it is made available. Full details are available on the WCOA 2014 website.
