The Call for Nominations for the Independent Standard-Setting Boards in 2015 was issued today. The Call for Nominations outlines the upcoming opportunities for membership on the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB), International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), and International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB).
In 2015, there will be 22 vacancies on the independent standard-setting boards, including the IAESB chair. All vacancies are open for nominations by all stakeholders, including professional accountancy and international organizations, governmental agencies, firms, and the public. Although each candidate is ultimately selected on the basis of experience, nominations of highly-qualified candidates from the Africa-Middle East and Latin America regions are particularly encouraged.
The Call for Nominations includes detailed information on qualifications, including time commitment and performance expectations for volunteers, as well as instructions on how to apply during the nominations period, which runs from January 15 to March 15, 2014.
Nominations can be submitted through the Nominations Database (instructions on how to submit a nomination are included in the Call for Nominations). Additional information on the Nominating Committee and its transparent, open process is available on the Nominating Committee web pages.
About the IAASB
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) develops auditing and assurance standards and guidance for use by all professional accountants under a shared standard-setting process involving the Public Interest Oversight Board, which oversees the activities of the IAASB, and the IAASB Consultative Advisory Group, which provides public interest input into the development of the standards and guidance. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IAASB are facilitated by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
About the IAESB
The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) develops education standards, guidance, and information papers for use by IFAC member bodies under a shared standard-setting process involving the Public Interest Oversight Board, which oversees the activities of the IAESB, and the IAESB Consultative Advisory Group, which provides public interest input into the development of the standards and guidance. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IAESB are facilitated by IFAC.
About the IESBA
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) is an independent standard-setting board that develops and issues, in the public interest, high-quality ethics standards and other pronouncements for professional accountants worldwide. Through its activities, the IESBA develops the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, which establishes ethics requirements for professional accountants. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IESBA are facilitated by IFAC.
About the IPSASB
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) develops accounting standards and guidance for use by public sector entities. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IPSASB are facilitated by IFAC. The IPSASB receives support (both direct financial and in-kind) from the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, the South African Accounting Standards Board, and the governments of Canada, New Zealand, and Switzerland.
About IFAC
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is the global organization for the accountancy profession dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies. It is comprised of 179 members and associates in 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing approximately 2.5 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry, and commerce.