Global organisations
From this page, you can access our information and resources about the following global organisations involved in financial reporting and related topics:
Standard setter organisations
International Forum of Accounting Standard Setters (IFASS)
A group of national accounting standard-setters from around the world, plus other organisations that have a close involvement in financial reporting issues (formally National Standard Setters, NSS).
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
A global organisation for the accounting profession
International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB)
Sets International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for use by the public sector
International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB)
Sets International Standards on Auditing, Assurance Engagements and Related Services
International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB)
Develops International Education Standards
International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)
Develops the international Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB)
Oversees IFAC's standard-setting activities sand IFAC's compliance activities.
Other global organisations
International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC)
Sets International Valuation Standards (IVS) and promotes their adoption globally
International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
A worldwide association of national securities regulatory commissions
Group of 20 (G20)
Made up of the finance ministers and central bank governors of 19 countries and the European Union, has taken an increased interest in global financial reporting since the global financial crisis