Ross joined the IPSASB in 2013, and has led the staff team in its standard-setting and outreach activities since 2020.

Ross led the implementation of the Board’s governance activities and the establishment of the Consultative Advisory Group. Ross also developed and oversaw the IPSASB’s financial instruments projects, and the development and implementation of the Board’s strategy and work program.

Before joining the IPSASB, Ross worked for several years for a big-4 accounting firm in both Canada and Japan in the audit and assurance practice, focused on clients ranging from public utilities to resource and industrial companies, as well as financial institutions. Ross is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant.

João Fonseca is a Principal responsible for standards development at the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB). In his position, Mr. Fonseca provides technical support to the IPSASB’s projects and initiatives and works closely with IPSASB members, Technical Advisors, and Task Forces, to deliver the IPSASB’s work program.

Mr. Fonseca is currently the lead staff on the IPSASB’s Strengthening Linkages Between IPSAS Standards and GFSM project, member of the International Monetary Fund Advisory Committee on Government Finance Statistics (GFSAC), observer of the Advisory Expert Group on National Accounts of the Intersecretariat Working Group on National Accounts of the United Nations Statistical Commission, member of the OECD Expert Group on Natural Capital and is the IPSASB’s representative in the task teams related to the update of the International Statistical Standards.

Prior to joining the IPSAB, Mr. Fonseca was a Statistician at the National Accounts Department of Statistics Portugal and a member of the Portuguese Accounting Standards Board. Before that, Mr. Fonseca held a number of positions in both public and private sectors, including macroeconomic analyst at the Ministry of Economy, auditor at the Ministry of Finance, and accountant in several major corporations.

Mr. Fonseca holds a PhD in Economics from Aveiro University (Portugal) and a Master’s degree in Administration and Public Policies from ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute (Portugal) and is a Certified Accountant member of the Order of Certified Accountants (Portugal).

Eileen Zhou is a Principal at the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB). Since joining the IPSASB staff in 2020, Eileen has supported the IPSASB on various technical projects and strategic initiatives. She is the staff lead for the IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) and on the Presentation of Financial Statements project, while overseeing the ‘Navigating IPSAS’ and IFRIC Interpretations alignment initiatives. Eileen led the development of the Revenue Standard (IPSAS 47) and supported the development of the Transfer Expenses Standard (IPSAS 48). She also provided support on other projects, including the limited scope update of IPSAS 33 and Public Sector Specific Financial Instruments.

Prior to joining the IPSASB, Eileen was a Manager in the Financial Accounting Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young (EY) Canada, with diverse experiences in accounting change implementation and transaction accounting advisory under IFRS and U.S. GAAP. She also provided advisory services related to cost model development and analysis, finance assessments, and internal control processes. During this time, and her work in the PwC and EY audit practices, she gained experience in public and private sectors across various industries, including healthcare, education, government, cannabis, and telecommunications.

Eileen graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting. She is a CPA, CA (Canada).

Edwin Ng is a Principal of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB). Since joining the IPSASB staff in 2019, Edwin has led the IPSASB’s projects on transfer expenses, natural resources, and the IPSASB Application Group. In addition, Edwin was involved in the development of the revenue standard and the IPSASB Staff Q&A documents on the financial reporting impacts of contingencies and financial guarantees, COVID-19 and climate change.

Prior to joining the IPSASB, Edwin worked for several years for the Canadian regulatory body overseeing listed company audits performed by public accounting firms. Before working as a regulator, Edwin worked in the department of professional practice at KPMG accounting firm in Canada and focused on complex issues relating to revenue recognition, income taxes, business combinations, consolidation, employee benefits, and financial instruments. During this time, Edwin also worked with a number of Canadian public sector corporations and utilities on accounting issues under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards and IFRS.

Edwin holds a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, Canada) and is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant.

John Stanford is currently working on the limited scope update of the Conceptual Framework.

Prior to that, John was Technical Director of International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB), initially on an acting basis, between April 2015 and March 2020. Responsible for management and delivery of IPSASB’s work program and, in conjunction with the IPSASB Chair, planning IPSASB’s outreach program. John joined the IPSASB staff in April 2005 and was appointed Deputy Director of IPSASB in July 2008.

John was a member of the IFRS Advisory Council between January 2016 and December 2018 and was a member of the European Union Advisory Group of Experts on Accounting Standards from 2006 until 2021.

Dave works with the IPSASB staff team to deliver the Board’s work program developing International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and sustainability reporting standards. Dave acts as a resource and source of advice for the Board Chair and establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders.

Prior to this role, Dave was a Principal with the IPSASB where he worked on several projects including financial instruments, measurement, and revenue.

Prior to joining the IPSASB, Dave worked for several years for big-4 accounting firms in Canada. During that time, he worked on complex accounting transactions as part of the accounting firm’s professional practice.

The IPSASB approved Concessionary Leases and Other Arrangements Conveying Rights over Assets (Amendments to IPSAS 43, IPSAS 47, and IPSAS 48). Amendments to IPSAS 43 and IPSAS 47 will be effective for periods on or after January 1, 2027. Earlier application is permitted.