IFAC has submitted our response to the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Post-Implementation Review (PIR) Survey on the structure of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards).
Developing high-quality financial and sustainability reporting standards for the public sector requires an ecosystem. In addition to the feedback we receive from users of our standards around the world, we also rely on the academic community's research to help strengthen our standards.
We're offering up to six grants of $2,000 USD for research related to topics that can help us with our current and future projects including sustainability reporting.
Topics of Interest:
Application of Control in the Public Sector
Asset Recognition and Measurement
Adoption and Implementation Challenges related to Sustainability Reporting
Disclosures of Public Policies with Climate-Related Outcomes
Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies
Artificial Intelligence in Accounting and Reporting
As a first step, please submit an abstract related to one of the above topics by September 14, 2026. Decisions on the award of grants will occur by October 30, 2026. Final selected papers will be due May 14, 2027. Papers will be presented at the 2026 Research Forum in partnership with the Comparative International Governmental Accounting Research (CIGAR) Network.
Submissions are reviewed by our Academic Advisory Group, chaired by former IPSASB Chair, Andreas Bergmann, and including academic members, as well as representatives of the Comparative International Governmental Accounting Research (CIGAR) Network and International Research Society for Public Management (IRSPM).
Academics: this is an opportunity for you to have a significant impact on accounting standards used by governments and public sector entities across the globe.
IFAC has submitted our response to the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) public consultation survey on the post-implementation review (PIR) of ISA 540 (Revised), Auditing Accounting Estimates and Related Disclosures.
IFAC has submitted our response to the joint stakeholder survey conducted by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) on their strategic priorities and work plans for 2028–31.
In our response, we underscore the importance of a coordinated, forward-looking approach to standard setting that responds to rapidly evolving business, reporting, and assurance environments.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), in collaboration with the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and Ordre National des Experts Comptables (ONEC) Algeria, open IFAC Connect Africa 2026 tomorrow, a high-level gathering of leaders from across Africa and the global accountancy profession focused on advancing trust, accountability, and strong institutions.
IFAC Connect Africa will bring together representatives of professional accountancy organizations, regulators, standard setters, international organizations, government institutions, and business leaders to explore the profession's role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing Africa and the world under the theme Trust, Accountability, and Strong Institutions: Africa and the Global Profession.
"Strong institutions are fundamental to sustainable economic development, public trust, and resilient societies," said Lee White, Chief Executive Officer of IFAC. "Across Africa, professional accountancy organizations, regulators, standard setters, and regional institutions are advancing important work to strengthen accountability and transparency. By convening these voices, IFAC Connect creates opportunities to learn from one another, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate progress on issues that matter to the profession, policymakers, and the public."
Bridging perspectives on the role of strong institutions in supporting sustainable growth and public confidence, the event will open with remarks from IFAC President Jean Bouquot, PAFA President Walid Ben Salah, and Pr. Mayatta Ndiaye MBAYE, Permanent Secretary of Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA), alongside senior representatives from the Government of Algeria. The program will also feature speakers and experts from the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, the IFRS Foundation, the Public Interest Oversight Board, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants, the African Development Bank, and professional accountancy organizations from across Africa.
The International Federation of Francophone Accountants (Federation Internationale des Experts-Comptables Francophone, or FIDEF) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) will participate, reflecting the depth of collaboration across the accountancy profession and regional institutions.
IFAC, PAFA, FIDEF, and OHADA will sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening coordination, cooperation, and knowledge sharing in support of high-quality financial reporting, auditing, professional standards, and capacity development across Africa and the Francophone world.
“IFAC Connect Africa reflects the growing influence and leadership of the African profession in shaping global conversations on accountability, governance, reporting, and trust," said Walid Ben Salah, President of PAFA. "By bringing together diverse voices from across the continent and beyond, we can identify practical actions that strengthen institutions and support sustainable development."
"Africa has an important role to play in shaping the future of the global accountancy profession," said Abdelkrim Bouhouche, President of ONEC Algeria. "By hosting IFAC Connect Africa, we are creating a platform for meaningful dialogue on trust, accountability, and institutional strength while showcasing the expertise, innovation, and leadership that exist across the continent. We are proud to welcome participants from Africa and around the world to Algeria for these important discussions."
IFAC Connect Africa 2026 will conclude with a collaborative discussion on priorities for the profession over the next three to five years and opportunities for continued partnership between IFAC, PAFA, and African institutions.
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 PAFA
The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) is the continental body for the accountancy profession in Africa and an IFAC Network Partner – Regional Organization. Representing 57 professional accountancy organizations in 47 African countries, PAFA works to strengthen the capacity and influence of the accountancy profession in Africa to enhance trade, the quality of services, and trust in institutions.
About ONEC Algeria
The Ordre National des Experts Comptables (ONEC) is the professional accountancy organization representing chartered accountants in Algeria. ONEC promotes high professional standards, ethical conduct, and the advancement of the accountancy profession in support of the public interest.
