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Our Mission

IFAC’s mission is to serve the public interest by: contributing to the development, adoption and implementation of high-quality international standards and guidance; contributing to the development of strong professional accountancy organizations and accounting firms, and to high-quality practices by professional accountants; promoting the value of professional accountants worldwide; speaking out on public interest issues where the accountancy profession’s expertise is most relevant.

 

SPOTLIGHT ON

IFAC's 2011-2014 Strategic Plan

The IFAC 2011-2014 Strategic Plan outlines how IFAC will fulfill this mission and deliver value to its various constituencies: the public, members and associates, firms, regional accountancy organizations, and professional accountants worldwide. Highlights of IFAC's strategic themes and objectives are available in the chart entitled Overview of Strategic Themes and Objectives.

View the 2011-2014 Strategic Plan

Compliance Program

The Compliance Advisory Panel oversees the implementation and operation of the IFAC Compliance Program, which is the responsibility of the IFAC staff.

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