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 2016 Meeting Highlights
Podcast: IAESB Consultative Advisory Group Chair Keith Bowman sits down with Chair Chris Austin, Deputy Chair Anne-Marie Vitale, and Education Board Member Garth Wellings to review highlights from the IAESB’sApril 13-15, 2016, meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa.Introduction Chair’s opening remarks – :42Update on IAESB Strategy progress – 4:45Approval of drafting changes to IES – 6:17Approval of guidance materials for IES 1 and chairs closing remarks - 7:54Next meeting - 10:20