An IFAC Content Series
At IFAC, we have the privilege of meeting with global experts on important topics ranging from sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting to education technology. These experts inform IFAC’s work and our volunteer advisory groups’ thinking. In particular, the International Panel on Accountancy Education uses regular conversations with experts to understand current issues facing our profession, explore implications to the profession, including effects on accountants’ skills and competencies. We also use these conversations to facilitate our advocacy for the profession.
The IFAC EdExchange video series presents the sessions and speakers’ discussions to consider the impact for developing skills and competencies, or acquiring knowledge, for the accounting profession. We believe this will help arm our profession with further knowledge. We are keen to encourage an exchange of views to further enhance the profession’s understanding of some of these new questions we face.
Sustainability Videos
How Is Sustainability Affecting Academia, Research and Teaching?
How is the global focus on sustainability affecting academia? Prof. Chiara Mio explains.
What Does ACCA's Research Reveal about ESG Trends?
Jimmy Greer, ACCA's head of sustainability, on environmental, social and governance reporting and issues
The Sustainability Knowledge Gap
Ravi Abeywardana and Gemma Clements from the Climate Disclosures Standards Board on the sustainability knowledge gap and building sustainability capacity within the profession
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Videos
The Sustainability Knowledge Gap
Ravi Abeywardana and Gemma Clements from the Climate Disclosures Standards Board on the sustainability knowledge gap and building sustainability capacity within the profession
Highlighting the Diversity Gap in US Accounting
Loreal Jiles and Shari Littan from the Institute of Management Accountants on its recent diversity, inclusion and equity report and the diversity gap in the US accountancy profession
Opportunities to Overcome Barriers to Diversity
Robert Zwane from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, Clive Webb from ACCA, and Vania Borgeth from the Brazilian Network for Integrated Reporting, on DEI and overcoming barriers to diversity (moderated by IFAC's former head of human capital Damarys Albino)
Technology Videos
An AI Tutor for Accountancy Students
Stephen Coetzee, Professor of Accounting, University of Pretoria, South Africa, explores the AI possibilities for teaching and assessment, including how he developed an AI tutor to enhance student learning, address challenges, and take control of the educational process. Discover the importance of prompting, deep dives, and critical thinking.
AI: Opportunities and Risks
Sri Ramamoorti, Associate Professor, University of Dayton, discusses the impact of AI on accounting education, focusing on competencies needed for the future. Dr. Sri delves into the risks and benefits, emphasizing the importance of keeping humans in the loop.
What You Always Wanted to Know About Digital Reporting but Were Afraid to Ask
John Turner, Chief Executive Officer of XBRL International, Inc. on Digital Reporting.
Integrity & Anti-Corruption Videos
Economic Crime and Anti-Corruption
Angela Foyle, Financial Services Partner and Head of Financial Crime at BDO LLP, on economic crime, integrity and anti-corruption efforts
Combating Corruption with Collective Action
Gemma Aiolfi, Head, Corporate Governance, Compliance and Collective Action at Basel Institute on Governance, on what collective actions are underway to combat corruption
More videos to come on anti-corruption
Connecting Education Stakeholders Videos
Connecting the Accountancy Ecosystem & the Path of Technicians
Sumita Shah from the Confederation of Asia and Pacific Accountants on the role Accounting Technicians play in connecting the entire accountancy ecosystem
The Role of Accounting Technicians (Accounting Technicians Ireland)
Gillian Doherty from Accounting Technicians Ireland makes the "Case for Revolution" and argues for new Accounting Technologist role
The Role of Accounting Technicians (Association of Accounting Technicians)
Rob Alder from the Association of Accounting Technicians about the importance of Accounting Technicians in the accountancy ecosystem
Attracting & Retaining Talent Videos
Global Talent Trends & Attracting the Best and Brightest to Accountancy
Jamie Lyon, Global Head of Skills, Sectors, and Technology at ACCA, details the ACCA’s recent report on global talent trends and implications for the accountancy profession and how we attract and retain talent.
The Challenge of Attracting High-Quality Talent to Accounting
Efi M. Marcou, Head of Learning and Development at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus, on attracting - and keeping - top talent