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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COVID-19 Resources from IFAC's Network

July 13, 2020

Proposed Modernization of Group Audit Standard

July 6, 2020 | Jasper van den Hout

Exploring the IESBA Code

July 1, 2020

Weekly Webinar Series – ‘Practical Audit Quality Considerations for Auditing in the Pandemic Environment - Planning, Execution, Auditor Reporting and Looking Ahead'

June 9, 2020

Summary of Covid-19 Audit Considerations

June 3, 2020 | Christopher Arnold

Summary of Covid-19 Financial Reporting Considerations

June 3, 2020 | Christopher Arnold, Stathis Gould

Have Your Say on the IFRS for SMEs Standard

May 13, 2020 | Darrel Scott

Strengthening the IESBA's International Independence Standards—Proposed Revisions Relating to Non-Assurance Services and Fees

April 27, 2020 | Diane Jules, Szilvia Sramko

The Financial Reporting Implications of COVID-19

April 13, 2020 | Stathis Gould, Christopher Arnold

Why Adopting High-Quality Accountancy Standards Is Critical to Achieving the SDGs by 2030

March 2, 2020 | Alta Prinsloo

Preparing for Changes to ISA 540 on Auditing Accounting Estimates

February 24, 2020 | Louise Sharp

Lost in Translation No More

December 5, 2019 | Michelle Korman

International Standards: 2019 Global Status Report

October 14, 2019

Audit Quality in a Multidisciplinary Firm

September 25, 2019

5 Key Factors to Enhance Audit Committee Effectiveness

September 20, 2019 | Laurie Tugman, Laura Leka

Case Studies On Compliance with the IESBA Code of Ethics

September 16, 2019 | Manoj Fadnis, Johnny Yong

Implementing Accrual Accounting in the Public Sector–Understanding Your Technology Is Vital!

August 12, 2019 | Thomas Müller-Marqués Berger

Implementation Support for ISA 540 (Revised) Accounting Estimates

July 25, 2019 | Jasper van den Hout, Christopher Arnold

Exploring the Future Options for Audits of Less Complex Entities

July 1, 2019 | Beverley Bahlmann, Deputy Director, IAASB and Christopher Arnold, Head of SME/SMP and Research

Enhancing Quality Management – Your Views Are Important

June 21, 2019 | Klaus Bertram, a member of IFAC SMP Committee and Managing Partner of Delta Revision GmbH based in Mannheim, Germany and Johnny Yong, Technical Manager, Global Accountancy Profession Support, IFAC

Examining the Role of Audit Committees: Four Perspectives

May 6, 2019 | Laura Leka

Examining Automation in Audit

April 1, 2019 | Andrea M. Rozario, CPA, Abigail Zhang, Dr. Miklos A. Vasarhelyi

IFAC Webinar: Raising Awareness on the Code of Ethics

March 18, 2019 | IFAC PAO Development Committee & The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants

The IAASB’s Enhancements to Quality Management

March 15, 2019 | Joy Thurgood Principal, IAASB

How the New Ethics Code Will Affect Your Standards

February 18, 2019 | International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants

Seeking Feedback on Modernized AUP Standard

February 13, 2019 | Jasper van den Hout

What More Can the Accountancy Profession Do to Address the Audit Expectation Gap?

February 5, 2019 | Michael Izza

Encouraging New Data on Accrual Adoption but Further Progress Needed

February 4, 2019 | Steven Cain, Technical Manager, Policy and Technical Team, CIPFA

Future Implementation Support for International Standards on Auditing

January 15, 2019 | Dawn McGeachy, Christopher Arnold

Technology Will Transform Audit

November 30, 2018 | Steve Ursillo, Jr.

Strengthening Assurance for Non-financial Information

October 22, 2018 | Vita Ramanauskaite, Advisor, Accountancy Europe

Guide to Using ISAs in the Audit of SMEs, Fourth Edition

October 9, 2018 | Dawn McGeachy

Best Practice Principles for Audit Tendering

October 2, 2018 | Alice Telfer, David Wood

Enhancing Audit Documentation

October 2, 2018 | Ed Fox, Global Head-Audit Quality, Grant Thornton International

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

Audit Quality Indicators

September 7, 2018 | Sue Almond, Global Head of Assurance, Grant Thornton International

Professional Skepticism: The Heart of Audit

September 6, 2018 | Katharine Bagshaw

Resource Roundup: Implementation Support for Small- and Medium-Sized Practices

August 1, 2018 | Dawn McGeachy, Christopher Arnold

Envisioning the Future—Survey on the IAASB’s Future Strategy

July 9, 2018 | Beverley Bahlmann, Deputy Director, IAASB

Simplifying Auditing Standards for Small or Non-Complex Entities–Exploring Possible Solutions

May 18, 2018 | Noémi Robert, Hilde Blomme

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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.