This article is an edited extract from the IAESB literature review on information and communications technology skills development, which covers the digital age and opportunities for accountants, issues for the accounting profession, education and ICT development, and developing countries and ICT skills.

This article is an edited extract from the IAESB literature review on information and communications technology skills development, which covers the digital age and opportunities for accountants, issues for the accounting profession, education and ICT development, and developing countries and ICT skills.

The IAESB Personal Perspectives Series shares insights from board members, technical advisors and other key stakeholders on some of the challenges affecting aspiring professional accountants and the importance of effective accountancy learning and development.

A good deal of constructive thought, consultation with key stakeholders and analysis has gone into the Monitoring Group’s review of international standard setting since the process began in early 2015.

Informed by these analyses, consultations and roundtables, IFAC developed a paper, “Perspectives on the Way Forward for Strengthening the Oversight and Operations of the International Audit & Assurance and Ethics Standards Boards” that aims to identify concerns and propose improvements.