International Accounting Education Standards Board



IAESB Newswire
IAESB Releases 2010 Handbook of International Education Pronouncements
(August 23, 2010)
IAESB Releases Paper on Education Assessment Practices
(July 30, 2010)
IFAC's Education Standards Board Adopts New Strategy
(April 7, 2010)
IAESB Issues Consultation Paper on Competence Requirements for Audit Professionals
(March 12, 2010)
IFAC's Accounting Education Standards Board Releases New Framework and Drafting Conventions to Enhance Clarity of its Standards
(December 16, 2009)

The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) develops guidance to improve the standards of accountancy education around the world and focuses on two key areas:

  • The essential elements of accreditation, which are education, practical experience and tests of professional competence; and
  • The nature and extent of continuing professional education needed by accountants.

The IAESB's objective, scope of activities and membership are set out in its Terms of Reference. They are also summarized in a fact sheet.

The Public Interest Oversight Board oversees the work of the IAESB.

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IAESB Pronouncements

The IAESB follows a rigorous due process in developing its pronouncements. Input is obtained from the IAESB's Consultative Advisory Group, IFAC member bodies and their members, and the general public. Exposure drafts of proposed pronouncements are placed on the website and widely distributed for public comment.

All IAESB pronouncements may also be downloaded free-of-charge from the IFAC online bookstore.

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Projects

IAESB Projects

The IAESB Project Timetable provides a timetable of publications expected in 2010 and 2012.

Project histories are provided for the information and convenience of those who wish to follow the development of a project. These histories reflect current discussions and may be changed at future IAESB meetings. Decisions become final only after approval of the issue of an exposure draft of a proposed pronouncement or a final pronouncement.

Special IAESB Initiatives

ACCA and IAAER Issues Call for Accounting Education Research Proposals

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the International Association for Accounting Education and Research are seeking research proposals in the area of accounting education that will help inform the standard-setting activities of the International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB). Selected proposals will be showcased at special events involving representatives from the IAESB and researchers specializing in accounting education and assessment.

The deadline for submitting proposals is September 1, 2010. For further information see the ACCA's Call for Research Proposals: International Accounting Education Standards.

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Key Contacts

Mark Allison, IAESB Chairman (mallison@icas.org.uk)
David McPeak, Technical Manager (davidmcpeak@ifac.org)

For a complete list of IAESB members, click here.

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