The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) today opens IFAC Connect LATAM 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina bringing together regulators, standard setters, investors, business leaders, and professional accountancy organizations from across the globe and Latin America to strengthen trust, transparency, and resilience in the region’s economic and reporting ecosystem.
Amid geopolitical fragmentation, IFAC convenes these leaders to collaborate across jurisdictions and sectors to strengthen the profession, advance high-quality global standards, respond to risks and opportunities in emerging areas like AI, and drive long-term economic growth through local action.
The two-day event is held in collaboration with the Asociación Interamericana de Contabilidad (AIC) and IFAC member Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas (FACPCE).
Lee White, IFAC Chief Executive Officer, said:
“For an international organization like us, global impact depends on the strength, insights, and leadership of our regions. IFAC Connect LATAM is an important opportunity to listen closely to our members and stakeholders, understand the priorities shaping the profession across Latin America, and work together to mobilize the accountancy profession in support of trust, transparency, and sustainable economic growth. By connecting regional perspectives with global priorities, we can ensure the profession remains relevant, responsive, and united in serving the public interest.”
A major focus of the event is strengthening Latin America’s voice, coordination, and influence within the global reporting ecosystem.
Silvia Giordano, IFAC Board Member, said:
“Latin America is navigating significant economic and institutional transformation, and the accountancy profession plays a critical role in supporting integrity, governance, and long-term resilience during this period of change. I am especially proud that Argentina is hosting IFAC Connect LATAM in Buenos Aires, bringing together regional and global leaders to strengthen cooperation and advance solutions that serve the public interest.”
Jose Simonella, FACPCE President, said:
“By bringing together leaders from across the region and the international community, IFAC Connect strengthens dialogue, cooperation, and the profession’s ability to support resilient economies, trusted institutions, and sustainable growth.”
Nelson Hahn, AIC President, said:
“This gathering reflects the strength of regional collaboration and the profession’s shared commitment to advancing high-quality standards and professional excellence across Latin America. Through continued cooperation among jurisdictions and institutions, the profession is helping build stronger economies, more transparent organizations, and greater public trust.”
IFAC Connect LATAM 2026 is part of the ongoing IFAC Connect series launched in 2024, which brings together global and regional leaders to address the most pressing issues shaping the future of the profession in the public interest. The next IFAC Connect will be held in Algiers, Algeria in June.
About IFAC
IFAC, by connecting and uniting its members, makes the accountancy profession truly global.
IFAC member organizations are champions of integrity and professional quality, and proudly carry their membership as a badge of international recognition.
IFAC and its members work together to shape the future of the profession through learning, innovation, a collective voice, and commitment to the public interest.
About AIC
The Inter-American Accounting Association (AIC) is a non-profit civil organization, established in 1949 with the primary objective of uniting accountants throughout the Americas, undertaking the commitment to represent them within the hemisphere, and promoting the continuous enhancement of their professional quality, knowledge, and social responsibilities.
About FACPCE
The Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas (FACPCE) represents Argentina’s provincial professional councils in economic sciences and supports the development of the accountancy profession through professional excellence, ethical conduct, high-quality standards, and contributions to transparent and sustainable economic development.