Sustainability reporting is holding steady—but assurance is on the rise. According to a new study from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA, 73% of the world’s largest companies now obtain some form of assurance on their sustainability disclosures. That’s up from 69% the year before—and just 51% five years ago.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has revised the International Education Standards (IES) to incorporate sustainability-related competencies into professional accountancy training.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has published its 2024 Global Adoption Status Snapshot, highlighting progress in adopting international standards across member jurisdictions. Building on its 2019 debut, the report celebrates success stories, improvements in quality assurance and disciplinary systems, and explores what drives effective adoption and implementation.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), in partnership with the We Mean Business Coalition and the Global Accounting Alliance, recently published the resource Building Trust in Sustainability Reporting and Preparing for Assurance. This guide provides a comprehensive roadmap for establishing effective governance arrangements and controls to bolster confidence in sustainability disclosures.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has released a new publication that provides insight into what accountants should expect from the future of sustainability reporting assurance – in which they will play a key role.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has published a report outlining four key areas where accountants need to enhance their knowledge to meet the escalating demand for sustainability-related information.
In response to the increasing demand for sustainability-related disclosure and reporting, the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has published a literature review to assess and enhance the education available to accountancy professionals.
In support of robust sustainability reporting, the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has released a report, ‘Building Trust in Sustainability Reporting: The Urgent Need for Integrated Internal Control,’ which aims to equip professional accountants for upcoming mandatory sustainability reporting requirements.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) have launched a quality management toolkit aimed at aiding small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) in adopting the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s (IAASB) suite of quality management standards.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has published a broad examination of sustainability disclosure and assurance practices beyond the G20, showing a need for alignment and assurance.
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