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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Preparing Future-Ready Professionals

Re-imagining the Future Accountant—Our Call to Action

January 22, 2020 | Anne-Marie Vitale

The CFO and Finance Function Need to Enable the Value of Data

November 6, 2019 | Laura Leka

Cybersecurity Is Critical for all Organizations – Large and Small

November 4, 2019 | Steve Ursillo, Jr., Christopher Arnold

6 Essential Deliverables for the Finance Function of the Future

October 28, 2019 | Kevin Dancey

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Global Perspectives

Insights from EFAA’s Digital Competency Rating Tool

February 19, 2020 | Salvador Marin, President and Paul Thompson, Director, European Federation of Accountants and Auditors for SMEs

From Non-Financial Disclosure to Integrated Reporting

February 18, 2020 | Elbano de Nuccio

Ten Improvements in Data Quality Provided by the Internet of Things

February 5, 2020 | Rick Payne

Key Factors in Evaluating Software Investment

January 16, 2020 | George Willie, Michael Mbaya

When it Comes to Talent Retention, Think Flexibly

January 15, 2020 | Keddie Waller, Johnny Yong

The Future of Work—A Vision for IFAC Members

January 6, 2020 | Joseph Bryson

Key Performance Indicators and Organizational Culture: A New Proposition

December 5, 2019 | Garry Carnegie, Eva Tsahuridu

Key Trends & Opportunities for the Accountancy Profession

November 26, 2019 | Bill Reeb

New Tool for SMPs Aims to Improve Digital Competency

November 22, 2019 | Paul Thompson

Enhancing Corporate Reporting: A Turning Point

November 7, 2019 | Kevin Dancey

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Resources from Our Network

Manulife: Social and Human Capital Accounting

February 10, 2020 | CPA Canada

Explainable AI: Putting the User at the Core

February 12, 2020 | ACCA

CPA Canada Foresight: Re-imagining the Profession

January 31, 2020 | CPA Canada

Conquer the Skills Gap – and Win the Future – By Rethinking Talent

January 23, 2020 | World Economic Forum

Digital Transformation in Finance Functions: ASEAN and UK Perspectives

January 31, 2020 | ICAEW, ISCA

Eamonn Siggins, Chief Executive at CPA Ireland Talks Leadership

February 1, 2020 | CPA Ireland, Accountancy Plus

Calling Time on Gender Inequality A Gender Equality Survey on Public Finance

January 21, 2020 | Public Finance by Women

Future Ready: Accountancy Careers in the 2020s

January 20, 2020 | ACCA

The Impact of Big Data on Finance: Now and in the Future

January 15, 2020 | Institute of Management Accountants

2020s Vision: Tech Transformation on Tap

January 9, 2020 | Journal of Accountancy

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Publications

Understanding and Communicating Value Creation

November 08, 2019

Evaluating the Finance Function

September 04, 2019

Future-Fit Accountants: Roles for the Next Decade

September 04, 2019

A Vision for the CFO & Finance Function

September 04, 2019

Future-Ready Accountants in Business

May 06, 2019

Enabling the Accountant's Role in Effective Enterprise Risk Management

January 07, 2019

Perspectives on the Finance Function Journey

November 14, 2018

Guide to Using International Standards on Auditing in the Audits of Small- and Medium-Sized Entities

July 17, 2018

Identifying the Role of the Finance Function in Enterprise Performance Management

June 04, 2018

Guide to Practice Management for Small- and Medium-Sized Practices

May 23, 2018

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Supporting International Standards
Supporting International Standards

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Preparing for Changes to ISA 540 on Auditing Accounting Estimates

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Supporting the Implementation of IFRS® Standards

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Exploring the IESBA Code: Second Installment
Contributing to the Global Economy
Contributing to the Global Economy

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Accruals in the Public Sector Are Here to Stay! Pursuing a Productive Debate

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Integrated Thinking & Strategy State of Play Report

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Sustainable Development Goals Disclosure (SDGD) Recommendations
Building Trust & Ethics
Building Trust & Ethics

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When Do You Speak up? Listen up? Whistleblow?

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CFO Insights: Are Your Ethics Aligned with Your Digitization Plans?

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Exploring the IESBA Code: Second Installment
Developing the Accountancy Profession
Developing the Accountancy Profession

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Developing the Accountancy Profession in Fragile States

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How Good Are You at Receiving Feedback?

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Accountancy Education Multi-Stakeholder Information
Preparing Future-Ready Professionals
Preparing Future-Ready Professionals

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Insights from EFAA’s Digital Competency Rating Tool

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Manulife: Social and Human Capital Accounting

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Identificarea rolului funcției financiare în managementul performanței întreprinderii

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.