IFAC is the global organization for the accountancy profession, dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies. It is comprised of 173 members and associates in 129 countries and jurisdictions, representing approximately 2.5 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry, and commerce.IFAC's mission is to serve the public interest by: contributing to the development of high-quality standards and guidance; facilitating the adoption and implementation of high-quality standards and guidance; contributing to the development of strong professional accountancy organizations and accounting firms and to high-quality practices by professional accountants, and promoting the value of professional accountants worldwide; and speaking out on public interest issues.
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IAESB April 2015 Meeting Highlights
Podcast: IAESB Chair Chris Austin, Deputy Chair Anne-Marie Vitale, and Education Board Member David Simko provide an overview of activities conducted during the IAESB’s April 20-22, 2015, meeting in New York.Introduction – :05Chair’s opening remarks – :50Framework for International Education Standards for Professional Accountants – 1:45Learning Outcomes Guidance Project update – 4:06Chair’s closing remarks –5:35Next meeting -6:35