The global search for an exceptional individual to lead the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has been restarted and applications from qualified candidates around the globe are now being accepted.

The Chair leads the IAASB’s strategic direction and development of high-quality international audit standards, as well as facilitates the consultative processes that underpin the board’s credibility and activities. The Chair develops and maintains effective relationships with international oversight authorities and regulatory bodies, national standard setters, investor and preparer communities, the audit practitioner community and other key stakeholders.

The successful candidate has significant, senior-level experience and is well recognized within professional and regulatory communities. He or she has effective leadership, diplomacy, communication and strategic skills; demonstrated professional competency; and a strong commitment to the IAASB’s public interest mission. He or she also understands the significant travel commitment involved.

The IAASB Chair is appointed for a renewable three-year term, commencing May 1, 2019. A complete job description, along with application instructions, is available on the IAASB website. Applications are due January 31, 2019.

This global search is being conducted by the Interim Nominating Committee, which was formed in February 2018 to conduct the process for the next IAASB Chair. The search has recently restarted after the designated appointee decided not to assume the post for personal reasons. More information on the Committee is available online.

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The Call for Nominations for 2020 volunteer opportunities to serve on the independent international audit and ethics standard-setting boards is now open.

There are five volunteer openings on the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and six volunteer opportunities on the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), including public member positions.  

High-quality international standards that underpin the global accountancy profession are developed by independent standard-setting boards comprised of dedicated volunteers committed to the public interest.

Nominations for these volunteer positions are open to all stakeholders, including institutional investors and analysts, audit committee members, corporate governance professionals, academics, regulators, policy makers, standard setters as well as individuals from governmental agencies, accountancy firms and the general public. Nominations of non-accountants for the public member vacancies are strongly encouraged. Travel support is available to public members, self-nominees and qualified candidates from developing nations.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of the subject matters considered by a particular board and be fluent in English. While selection for a board is based on objective review of qualifications and experience, the nominations process is focused on encouraging a diverse pool of candidates. Nominations of highly qualified candidates from Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Caribbean and Asia are strongly encouraged. Nominations of female candidates from all regions are particularly welcome.

Nominations can be submitted through the Nominations Database before February 15, 2019. For more details regarding available positions and membership requirements, please see the Call.

The nominations process, with public interest oversight, aims to select the most suitable candidates for the available positions, while also aiming to achieve gender, regional and professional balance.

About the IAASB
The IAASB develops auditing and assurance standards and guidance for use by all professional accountants under a shared standard-setting process involving the Public Interest Oversight Board, which oversees the activities of the IAASB, and the IAASB Consultative Advisory Group, which provides public interest input into the development of the standards and guidance. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IAASB are facilitated by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). For copyright, trademark, and permissions information, please go to permissions or contact permissions@ifac.org.

About the IESBA
The IESBA is an independent standard-setting board that develops and issues, in the public interest, high-quality ethical standards and other pronouncements for professional accountants worldwide. Through its activities, the IESBA develops the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, which establishes ethical requirements for professional accountants. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IESBA are facilitated by IFAC. Please visit http://www.ethicsboard.org for more information, and follow us on Twitter @Ethics_Board.

This Call for Nominations for the IAASB and IESBA Membership in 2020 is issued to key stakeholders and interested parties to invite their nominations for volunteer service on the independent international audit and ethics standard-setting boards.

Volunteers are central to the effective functioning of our global standard setting boards, through active participation in meetings, task forces and outreach activities.