IFAC

International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB)
The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) is an independent organization that aims to improve standards of education in accountancy and audit worldwide by setting guidelines and standards for both initial accreditation and continuing professional education.
International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB)
An independent body under the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) responsible for issuing International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), exposure drafts, and guidelines on auditing and related services.
International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) is an independent body that develops and issues ethical standards for accountants and auditors worldwide.
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
The IFAC is a global organization formed in 1977 to develop a high-quality, harmonized international accountancy profession. It collaborates with 175 member organizations in 130 countries and supports four independent standard-setting bodies.
International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB)
An independent organization, operating under the auspices of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), that aims to enhance the quality and transparency of public sector financial reporting worldwide. The Board issues International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) that place a particularly strong emphasis on the accruals concept.
Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB)
An independent body established to oversee the activities of key international accountancy standard-setting bodies to ensure they serve the public interest.
World Congress of Accountants (WCOA)
An international conference of accounting professionals first held in St Louis, USA, in 1904. It is now held at four-yearly intervals under the auspices of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). The nineteenth Congress was held in Rome in 2014.

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