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The International Federation of Accountants, headquartered in New York, NY, USA, employs skilled professionals who are involved in a wide range of technical and professional activities—including standard setting, strategy development, communications, and policy development.

Many of these individuals support the work of the standard-setting boards and IFAC's advisory groups, which address issues related to auditing and assurance services, education, ethics, public sector accounting, small- and medium-sized practices, professional accountancy organization development, compliance, and issues pertaining to professional accountants employed in business..

  • IFAC doesn’t just advise from the sidelines—it actively works across a huge network of stakeholders including PAOs, regulators, governments, development partners, and firms to strengthen the profession.
    - Tanya Musumhi, Program Manager, Professional Accountancy Organization (PAO) Development and Young Leaders
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  • Working at IPSASB has allowed me to grow my network and present to 1,000+ professionals about how the adoption and implementation of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and IPSASB SRS can strengthen public financial management and sustainable development.
    - Agustina Llambi, Principal, International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB)
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Summer Internship Program

An internship can serve as a pivotal stepping stone for launching a thriving career. It provides a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience, develop essential skills, and build a strong professional foundation.

IFAC’s 8-week paid summer internship program is specifically designed for undergraduate and Master's degree students. It presents you with the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge into real-world experiences and learn directly from international industry leaders. The internship features tailored mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, networking opportunities, industry exposure, and much more. As the global voice for the accountancy profession, IFAC opens up a wealth of possibilities for your professional development and growth.

Interns will have the ability to work in one of the following departments:

Accountancy Education

Supports capacity building for Professional Accountancy Organizations (PAOs) across the world, works on a global approach to advancing accountancy education, and supports IFAC members fulfill their membership obligations.

Finance

Provides management support and coordination for IFAC’s budgeting and financial activities.

Member Engagement and Experience

Responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with members, regional bodies, and other key stakeholders around the world. This team ensures that IFAC’s Offerings and Experiences are maximizing IFAC’s Member Value Proposition (MVP).

  • The most valuable skill I gained from this internship was working as team to solve one goal. By first learning the roles and strengths of everyone I worked alongside, I realized the areas I could make the most significant contributions.
    - Jack Hackett, 2025 Summer Intern, Finance
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  • I was surprised by how global and versatile the accounting profession is. I didn’t realize how many doors it opens, such as in areas like sustainability, technology, international development, or public policy.
    - Madeleine Knopf, 2025 Summer Intern, Communications
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