Regional organisations
From this page, you can access our information and resources about the following regional organisations, and other organisations of regional or other significance, involved in financial reporting and related topics:
Regional standard-setter and similar organisations
European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG)
Provides technical expertise to the European Commission (EC) concerning the use of IFRS within Europe, and participates in the IASB's standard setting process
Asian-Oceanian Standard-Setters Group (AOSSG)
An organisation of accounting standard-setters in the Asia and Oceania region which promotes the adoption of IFRSs in jurisdictions in the region
Pan-African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
An organisation of professional accountancy organisations involved in the development and enhancement of the profession in the African continent
Group of Latin American Accounting Standard Setters (GLASS) (GLASS)
A regional organisation formed from standard-setters in the Latin-American region
Other organisations of regional or other importance
European Commission (EC)
Executive body of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, including in relation to accounting standards.
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Establishes standards of financial accounting and reporting in the United States of America
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
A United States national government agency which regulates public capital markets
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
Oversees the auditors of United States public companies, including registration and inspection of accounting firms