10-12-16: Development and Management of Written Examinations - Completed
This project developed an International Education Information Paper entitled, Development and Management of Written Examinations, which covers the many policies and procedures to develop, administer, and grade written examinations.
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10-04-07: IAESB 2010-2012 Strategy and Work Plan - Completed
This project developed the IAESB 2010-2012 Strategy and Work Plan which focuses on enhancing the International Education Standards (IESs) and providing guidance for IESs adoption and Implementation. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the strategic plan.
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09-12-16: Framework for International Education Standards for Professional Accountants - Completed
This project resulted in the development of a new Framework for International Education Standards for Professional Accountants (Framework) that replaces the previously existing Framework for International Education Pronouncements and the Introduction to the International Education Standards documents which were published in October 2003. The Framework sets out the educational concepts that underlie the IAESB's International Education Standards (IESs), describes the nature of IAESB publications, and affirms IFAC member bodies' obligations relating to accounting education. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, significant comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the Framework document.
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09-12-16: IAESB Drafting Conventions - Completed
This project resulted in a series of drafting conventions to increase the clarity of the International Education Standards. The IAESB Drafting Conventions are published as an Appendix in the Framework for International Education Standards for Professional Accountants document. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, significant comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the IAESB Drafting Conventions.
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08-06-26: Approaches to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Measurement - Completed
This project has resulted in the development of an information paper, in support of IES 7, Continuing Professional Development: A Program of Lifelong Learning and Continuing Development of Professional Competence. The paper introduces a four-phase CPD model - covering planning, action, results, and reflection - that IFAC member bodies and other professional associations may use to improve the effectiveness of their CPD programs. Case studies and profiles are included to provide practical examples, and recommendations are provided that may assist IFAC member bodies and others in evaluating various approaches to measuring CPD. A final information paper, Approaches to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Measurement, was issued in June 2008.
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07-12-27: Guidance on Practical Experience Requirements - Completed
This project resulted in the release of International Education Practice Statement 3, Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the practice statement.
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07-10-11: IAESB Strategic and Operational Plan, 2007-2009 - Completed
The purpose of this project was to develop the Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the strategic plan.
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07-10-04: Guidance on Information Technology for Professional Accountants - Completed
This project resulted in the release of International Education Practice Statement 2, The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the practice statement.
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07-10-04: Guidance on Ethics Education - Completed
This project resulted in the release of International Education Practice Statement 1, Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the practice statement.
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Assessment Methods - Completed
The purpose of this project was to provide guidance to assist and encourage member bodies of IFAC to select a range of appropriate assessment methods to better test the capabilities and competencies of candidates for admission to the profession.
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Competence Requirements for Audit Professionals (IES 8) - Completed
The purpose of this project was to prescribe the specific professional knowledge, skills, values, ethics, and attitudes required of those members of the profession who are involved in the audit of financial statements. A final International Education Standard - IES 8, Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final standard.
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Continuing Professional Development (IES 7) - Completed
This project resulted in the release of IES 7, Continuing Professional Development: A Program of Lifelong Learning and Continuing Development of Professional Competence, which prescribes mandatory continuing professional development for all members of the profession.
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Towards Competent Professional Accountants - Completed
This paper draws the different methodologies to competence adopted around the world and offers guidance on how member bodies can take a competence-based approach to determining their qualification requirements.
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