IFAC

🎉 Happy 47th Anniversary, IFAC! 🎉 Tune in to a special interview with our board members, as they share insights on IFAC’s global role and what "working in the public interest" truly means for accountants worldwide. 🎥 Watch now and celebrate with us! Board members featured in the video: Ayşe Arıak-Tunaboylu Tashia Batstone Kohei Kan Lisa Padmore Taryn Rulton FCA FCPA GAICD Francisco Sant'Anna Sidharta Utama Ismaila M. Zakari

🌟 Meet the Collective! 🌟 Get to know the members of IFAC's newest advisory group, the Young Leaders Collective 🌍. Meet Sinead Henry, A.C.A.. As well as being a fully qualified member of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Sinéad also serves as the lead financial accountant for a Co-Op brewery in Belfast 🍻 🔗 Learn more about the Young Leaders Collective at https://lnkd.in/dDvaBrgp

💬 Join us for an engaging interview with accounting student K. M. MAHAFUZUL ALAM as he shares what motivated him to pursue accounting, his views on the biggest challenges facing the accounting profession today, and more! If you are an accounting student and interested in sharing your story, message us!

📣 Don’t miss this chance to learn about the essential role CPAs play in the evolving AI landscape! Tune in on November 12th at 12 PM ET for an insightful live discussion hosted by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), featuring IFAC CEO Lee White, CPA Canada President and CEO Pamela Steer, FCA, FCPA, CFA, and AICPA EVP Tom Hood, CPA,CGMA,CITP.

This week, we convened critical players in the Middle East North Africa Region (MENA) to drive progress in sustainability reporting and assurance 🌱 In partnership with the Emirates Association for Accountants & Auditors جمعية الإمارات للمحاسبين ومدققي الحسابات (EAAA) and under the patronage of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, regional and global leaders representing finance, accountancy, securities and audit regulators, the investment community, and the standard setting community came together with the aim of advancing sustainability reporting, assurance, and capacity building. Thank you to our team, members, hosts, and all participants for joining us and creating this momentum at IFAC Connects MENA, our third IFAC Connects event. Press release: https://lnkd.in/epZ35zaz With: Asmaa Resmouki, President, IFAC Lee White, Chief Executive Officer, IFAC Ross Smith, Technical Director, International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) Mr Abdulrehman, Vice President of the Board of the Central Bank / Director General of the Financial Department for Dubai Government Saif Mohammed bin Abed Al Muhairi, Chairman of the Board / His Excellency Abdulla Al-Mehthil, IPSASB member Professor Abdul Rahman Al-Zarouni, Chairman of the Consultation and Human Development Committee

📢 The global search for the next International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) Chair is underway. As the IPSASB enters a new phase with an increased focus on the maintenance and application of the IPSAS suite of standards along with the development of sustainability reporting standards, the next Chair must be a visionary leader capable of guiding the Board and the IPSASB staff through the evolving challenges of financial and sustainability reporting in the public sector. Candidates with a background in public sector financial and/or sustainability reporting and strong leadership skills are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gUiMU_au

💡 Quality Management Monthly 📆 Last month, IFAC released the third installment in its series of "Quality Management: Small Firm Implementation," aimed at helping small- and medium-sized practices implement the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) suite of quality management standards. Installment One, released in October 2022, addresses the mindset change the new standards require and the shift in focus from quality control to quality management. 🔗 Take some time to read this Installment, and IFAC's full suite of Quality Management Resources at: https://lnkd.in/eVqx9GKx

🌍 Celebrating #GlobalDiversityAwarenessMonth! 🌟 We continue to highlight the diverse stories of our member professional accountancy organizations (PAOs) from around the world. Meet our next feature, Viviene Alves Bauer, President of the 5th Regional Section of Ibracon Nacional, Independent Audit (Partner). In this interview, she shares that diversity means embracing different perspectives, fostering personal growth and innovation. Viviene advocates for early education and values Brazil’s cultural richness and the importance of strong social connections.

🌍 Celebrating #GlobalDiversityAwarenessMonth! 🌟 We continue to highlight the diverse stories of our member professional accountancy organizations (PAOs) from around the world. Meet our next feature, Maria Julia Cruz Esteves, Ibracon Nacional Jovem Ambassador and Independent Auditor (Manager), as she shares her insights on diversity in leadership, the importance of mentorship, and how organizations can foster true inclusion in the workplace. Her inspiring journey underscores the power of resilience and representation.

🌍 The global accountancy profession, through IFAC, urges G20 leaders to prioritize sustainability, transparency, and governance ahead of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) deadline. In the 2024 G20 Call to Action (download below), IFAC highlights the need for high-quality sustainability reporting and strong governance. Key recommendations include: -      Promoting trust through high-quality information -      Enhancing public sector transparency -      Strengthening public financial management -      Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sustainable development “As the 2030 deadline rapidly approaches, balancing environmental and societal priorities has never been more urgent. Professional accountants, with their unique skills, experience, and public interest mandate, are driving the creation of a sustainable future. We’ve already seen policymakers, businesses, and society aligning with us to pursue these common goals, and we welcome the expansion of these crucial partnerships.” – Lee White, IFAC Chief Executive Officer. 👉 📰 Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/e6Gch9jN