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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Root Cause Analysis Is Transforming Audit Quality

November 6, 2017 | Jonathan Batchelor

Will External Audits Vanish in the Blockchain World?

November 2, 2017 | R Vittal Raj, Partner, Kumar & Raj Chartered Accountants, India

Enhancing Audit with Technology

November 2, 2017 | Jenni Huotari, Partner, Eide Bailly

Blockchain Will Impact Accounting

November 2, 2017 | Rich de Moll, Vice President, Blockchain Solutions for Finance at IBM Cognitive Process Services

Making Sense of Materiality

September 25, 2017 | Hans Hoogervorst

An SMP Perspective on Proposed Changes to the IESBA Code of Ethics

September 25, 2017 | Johnny Yong, Robyn Erskine

The Professional Accountant’s Mindset and Tackling Corruption

September 11, 2017 | Tanya Barman

Keeping the Audit Profession Attractive

September 11, 2017 | Noémi Robert

Technology Transforming Audit

August 28, 2017 | Sue Almond, Head of Audit & Assurance and Partner, Grant Thornton

What Are Audit Committees Up To?

August 28, 2017 | Mr. David Batal, Dr. Susanna Di Feliciantonio

Overcoming Obstacles to Enhance Quality Assurance

August 28, 2017 | Sarah Gagnon, Manuel Arias

Survey Ratifies the Advances of the New Auditor's Report in Brazil

July 31, 2017 | Idésio Coelho

Your Turn to Weigh In: Proposed Modernization of Accounting Estimates Auditing Standard

July 18, 2017 | Jasper van den Hout

Adopting EPSAS? Lessons from the Italian Central Government Reforms

May 22, 2017 | Ileana Steccolini

Final Restructuring Proposal for the Code of Ethics: What Do You Think?

May 17, 2017 | Johnny Yong, Robyn Erskine

NOCLAR in Brazil: One Step at a Time

May 11, 2017 | Idésio Coelho

IFRS’ Impact on SMEs

April 26, 2017 | Robin Jarvis

Reinventing ERM and Internal Audit: Accountants Need to Drive Radical Change

April 11, 2017 | Tim J. Leech FCPA FCA CIA CCSA CRMA

Navigating Principles-based Standards in Financial Reporting

March 27, 2017 | Michelle Cricket, Alice Telfer

Building Trust through Agreed-Upon Procedures

March 13, 2017 | Bodo Richardt, Paul Thompson

Exploring the Demand for Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagements

March 10, 2017 | Jasper van den Hout, Christopher Arnold

Representing Small Practices—Key Priorities for the SMP Committee

March 6, 2017 | Monica Foerster

IAASB Data Analytics Project Update

February 15, 2017 | Bob Dohrer, IAASB Member and IAASB Data Analytics Working Group Chair

Significant Differences in Audit Quality Indicators Developments

February 8, 2017 | Vita Ramanauskaite, Policy Advisor, Accountancy Europe and Hilde Blomme, Deputy Chief Executive, Accountancy Europe

Audit Data Analytics: Opportunities and Tips

January 30, 2017 | Bonnie Ann Sirois, Kalina Shukarova Savovska

January 27, 2017 | Anna Karmanska, Robin Jarvis, Marie Lang

Bringing the Research Community Together with Practicing Accountants

January 26, 2017 | Donna Street, Professor, Mahrt Chair in Accounting, University of Dayton

Research Insights—Auditor Professional Skepticism Part III: Competence (Fraud Detection), Traits, and Conclusions & Future Research

January 3, 2017 | Tammie Schaefer, Joseph F. Brazel

Engagement and Outreach in Support of the New Auditor’s Report

December 14, 2016 | Natalie Klonaridis, IAASB Principal

The IASB's Priorities to 2021: An Interview with Hans Hoogervorst, Chairman

December 13, 2016 | Hans Hoogervorst, Chairman, International Accounting Standards Board

The Accounting Profession & Support for Academic Research

November 29, 2016 | Cindy Fornelli

Research Insights—Auditor Professional Skepticism Part II: Mindset, Prompts, and Environmental and Contextual Factors

November 28, 2016 | Tammie Schaefer, Joseph F. Brazel

IAASB Explores Growing Use of Data Analytics in the Audit

November 14, 2016 | Bradley Williams

Research Insights—Auditor Professional Skepticism Part I: Incentives and Time

October 31, 2016 | Tammie Schaefer, Joseph F. Brazel

New Public Sector Accounting Standards and Rights of Citizenship

October 31, 2016 | Idésio S. Coelho

The Adventure of Standard Setting: Reflections from a Chairman

October 26, 2016 | Prof. Arnold Schilder

Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation—Are We Going ‘Round in Circles?

October 18, 2016 | Fayez Choudhury

IPSAS AND Accrual Accounting: Critically Important for Investment and Voting Decisions

October 14, 2016 | Ian Ball, Chairman, CIPFA Internationa

IAASB Releases Working Group Paper on Supporting Credibility and Trust in Emerging Forms of External Reporting: Ten Key Challenges for Assurance Engagements

September 19, 2016 | Brett James

Supporting Credibility and Trust in Emerging Forms of External Reporting

September 19, 2016 | Nancy Kamp, Deputy Director, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board

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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.