International Federation of Accountants

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Who We Are

We are the global organization for the accountancy profession, comprising more than 175 member and associate organizations in 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing nearly 3 million professional accountants.
What We Do
What We Do

We support the development, adoption, and implementation of high-quality international standards. We work to prepare a future-ready accounting profession. We speak out as the voice of the global accounting profession.
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Building Trust & Ethics

Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas with Confidence

June 6, 2019 | Erica Steenwijk, Stathis Gould

Paying Professional Ethics More than Lip Service

May 6, 2019 | Sarah Gagnon, Stathis Gould

Examining International Perspectives on Digitalization of Tax

March 18, 2019 | Ian Young, David Lyford-Smith

Ten Actions For G20 Countries to Advance the Global Economy

November 19, 2018

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Global Perspectives

Fighting Corruption Through Business Education

December 4, 2019 | Rania Uwaydah Mardini

Time to Reinforce Professional Judgment

November 26, 2019 | Professor Sir Andrew Likierman

Developing a Future Ready Profession: Championing Ethics and Trust

November 5, 2019 | IFAC PAO Development Committee

Three Imperatives for Taxing the Digital Economy

February 15, 2019 | Kevin Dancey

Le Code international de déontologie des professionnels comptables: Principaux domaines pour les petites et moyennes entreprises et les cabinets de petite et de moyenne taille

September 12, 2018 | Diane Jules, Deputy Director, IESBA and Robyn Erskine, Partner, Brooke Bird & IFAC SMP Committee Member

El Código Internacional de Ética para profesionales de la contabilidad: Áreas centrales clave para SME y SMP

September 12, 2018 | Diane Jules, Deputy Director, IESBA and Robyn Erskine, Partner, Brooke Bird & IFAC SMP Committee Member

The International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants: Key Areas of Focus for SMEs and SMPs

September 12, 2018 | Diane Jules, Deputy Director, IESBA and Robyn Erskine, Partner, Brooke Bird & IFAC SMP Committee Member

Professional Skepticism: The Heart of Audit

September 6, 2018 | Katharine Bagshaw

We’re Part of the Solution: The Global Accountancy Profession Making a Dent in Corruption

August 15, 2018 | Amir Ghandar

Accounting as a Social and Moral Practice

July 30, 2018 | Eva Tsahuridu, Garry Carnegie

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Resources from Our Network

OnRisk 2020: A Guide to Understanding, Aligning and Optimizing Risk

December 3, 2019 | Institute of Internal Auditors

Accountants’ Ethics Rated Despite Tanking Finance Sector

November 13, 2019 | Accountants Daily

Combating Bribery in the SME Sector 2019

November 14, 2019 | ACCA

IESBA Code of Ethics High Level Summary of Prohibitions Applicable to Audits of Public Interest Entities

November 11, 2019 | International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants

Setting Priorities to Establish and Expand Internal Audit

November 4, 2019 | ICAEW

Tax Morale: What Drives People and Businesses to Pay Tax?

October 28, 2019 | OECD

Applying Professional Skepticism: What Makes an Audit Team More Skeptical?

October 18, 2019 | CPA Australia

New Technologies, Ethics and Accountability

October 21, 2019 | ICAEW

Speak Up? Listen Up? Whistleblow? A Survey of ICAS Members

October 16, 2019 | ICAS

Speak Up? Listen Up? Whistleblow? In Their Own Words – Insights into the Ethical Dilemmas of ICAS Members

October 16, 2019 | ICAS

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Publications

The Global Accountancy Profession's Call to Action for G20 Leaders

June 20, 2019

G20 Public Trust in Tax 2019

January 24, 2019

The Global Accountancy Profession's Call to Action for G20 Countries

November 19, 2018

G20 Public Trust in Tax

March 31, 2017

Expertos contables y auditores, un papel determinante en la lucha contra la corrupción

May 05, 2017

The Accountancy Profession—Playing a Positive Role in Tackling Corruption

February 23, 2017

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The Accountancy Profession: Fighting Fraud and Corruption

November 17, 2016

From Crisis to Confidence: Good Regulation, Governance, and Culture

September 28, 2016

Trust and Integrity

August 25, 2016

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Who We Are
Who We Are

We are the global organization for the accountancy profession, comprising more than 175 member and associate organizations in 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing nearly 3 million professional accountants.
What We Do
What We Do

We support the development, adoption, and implementation of high-quality international standards. We work to prepare a future-ready accounting profession. We speak out as the voice of the global accounting profession.
Knowledge Gateway
Gateway

Insights, resources and tools from leading voices in accountancy and business.