International Federation of Accountants

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.
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Developing the Accountancy Profession

Regional Cooperation Can Transform Standards Implementation: An Opportunity for Latin America

September 19, 2019 | Manuel Arias

CPA Canada: Reimagining Accountancy’s Future

September 9, 2019 | Tashia Batstone

#AATPowerUp: Ensuring Inclusion of Those with Disabilities

July 30, 2019 | Mark Farrar, Chief Executive, Association of Accounting Technicians

More than “Just” an Exam: The Positive Impact of Accounting Technicians in Sri Lanka

June 21, 2019 | Jazri Magdon Ismail, President, AAT Sri Lanka, and Sarah Gagnon, Technical Manager, IFAC

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Global Perspectives

Investigation and Discipline in Mauritius: Making Change Through Cooperation

June 6, 2019 | Sudhir Newaj

Advancing Accountancy Education in the Public Interest—An Update

May 16, 2019 | Alta Prinsloo

IFAC Webinar: Advancing Accountancy Education in the Public Interest: An Update

May 16, 2019 | IFAC

Balance for Better!

March 7, 2019 | Elena Churikova

Building a Future-Ready PAO

February 14, 2019 | Manuel Arias, Joseph Bryson

The Future-Ready PAO Must Be Global

December 3, 2018 | Alan Edwards

PAO Capacity Building Series

January 19, 2018

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Resources from Our Network

How Good Are You at Receiving Feedback?

September 2, 2019 | Journal of Accountancy

Intangibles - ICAS Positioning Paper and Call for Research

August 9, 2019 | ICAS

The Case for a Forward-Looking Profession

July 22, 2019 | CPA Canada

Can You Measure the Impact of Mental Health Programs at Work?

July 22, 2019 | CPA Canada

Top Influencing Skills Accountants Need

July 22, 2019 | In the Black

IMA Debuts "Count Me In" Podcast

July 10, 2019 | IMA

ICAEW and Deloitte Launch Climate Change Learning Programme

July 8, 2019 | ICAEW, Deloitte

PAOs–Engaging with the Public Sector

July 8, 2019 | Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants

Maturity Model Guidance Series: Governance

July 8, 2019 | Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants

Develop a Coaching Culture in Your Organization

June 13, 2019 | Journal of Accountancy

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Publications

An Illustrative Competency Framework for Accounting Technicians

February 22, 2019

United, Connected and Aligned: How the Distinct Roles of Internal Audit and the Finance Function Drive Good Governance

September 20, 2018

Supporting Accountants in Business

January 17, 2018

Making Regulation Work

August 07, 2017

Counting on Each Other

August 31, 2016

Engaging Professional Accountants in Business

July 27, 2016

Finding Your Voice: PAOs, Advocacy, and Public Policy

April 28, 2015

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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.