IFAC Intellectual Property

Permission to Reproduce, Adapt, Translate or Use Material (including Extracts or Illustrations) from the International Standards or Other IFAC Publications

IFAC is not only a global leader dedicated in supporting the development, adoption, and implementation of high-quality international standards, but also plays a pivotal role in connecting and uniting its members, making the accountancy profession truly global. Through its diverse network of member organizations, IFAC fosters collaboration and strengthens the global profession, helping shape the future of accounting through learning, innovation, and a collective voice. This shared commitment ensures that the profession evolves to meet the needs of an ever-changing world, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professional quality.

In alignment with this mission, IFAC’s intellectual property - including international standards set by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board® (IAASB®), the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants® (IESBA®), and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board® (IPSASB®), as well as supplementary materials and publications issued by IFAC - is essential for driving consistency and reliability across the global profession. IFAC recognizes the importance of maintaining a balance between ensuring broad access to these standards and protecting its intellectual property through copyright, trademark, and other laws.

  • What is protected by IFAC's intellectual property rights?

    Publications

    All information and publications on the IFAC website are protected by intellectual property rights. This includes international standards, supporting materials, and other content.

    Trademarks

    IFAC's trademarks, service marks, logos, and other brand features, as well as those of the IAASB, IESBA and IPSASB, are protected by intellectual property rights in the United States and globally.

  • What are the rules for using IFAC's intellectual property?

    IFAC’s intellectual property can be used for individual reference and non-commercial use, but cannot be reproduced either digitally or in print on a non-individual basis or used for commercial purposes without a written agreement.

    This means you can access and read IFAC materials for personal study, research, or other non-commercial activities. However, you cannot:

    • Upload or distribute the materials on websites, social media, or other platforms.
    • Incorporate the materials into derivative works or other publications, including translations.
    • Use the materials in a commercial setting, such as for training programs or software.
    • Modify, copy, transmit, display or otherwise sell any publication or product that incorporates IFAC’s intellectual property, whether in part or in whole.

    To use IFAC intellectual property for any use other than individual reference, you must obtain written permission. This can be done by submitting a request through the IFAC online permission request and inquiry system (OPRI).

    If you have any questions regarding the use of IFAC's intellectual property, or if you need clarification on any of the policies outlined, please email Permissions@ifac.org.

  • Where can I find out more about IFAC’s intellectual property policies?

    For more information about reproducing publications, please consult our Reproduction Policy.

    For more information about translating publications, please consult our Translation Policy.

  • How can you request permission to use IFAC's intellectual property?
  • Additional Resources

    As part of IFAC’s efforts to support the adoption and implementation of high-quality international standards globally, we encourage the translation of standards and supporting publications. To request permission to translate these materials, you need to submit a permission request via the IFAC online permission request and inquiry system (OPRI).

    You can also access all available translations through our Translations Database. Please note that the same rules and guidelines that apply to the original English version of our intellectual property also apply to its translations.