Call for Nominations issued for positions on IFAC Board and Committees in 2021

Published date: December 4, 2019

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has issued the Call for Nominations for the IFAC Board and Committees in 2021. IFAC is seeking exceptional candidates with a strong commitment to the public interest to fill 27 vacancies on the following:

  • Board, including nomination for the position of Deputy President
  • Nominating Committee (NC)
  • Professional Accountancy Organization Development Committee (PAODC), including nomination for the position of Chair
  • Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee
  • Small and Medium Practices (SMP) Committee

All vacancies on the Board and Committees are open for nominations by IFAC member organisations. Those interested should review the Call for Nominations document, including detailed information on vacancies, composition targets, specific membership qualifications and requirements. A companion guide is also available to offer strategic guidance in selecting candidates, including identifying the most qualified nominee for each position.

CAPA encourages all professional accountancy organisations (PAOs) in the region that are IFAC members to consider nominating candidates where suitable positions are available. Highly-qualified volunteers from different regions of the world are central to the effective functioning of the IFAC Board and Committees. It is essential for PAOs in Asia to contribute to such Board and Committees when opportunities arise to ensure the views from the profession in this region is presented to the global profession for consideration in an appropriate manner.

Nominations can be submitted online via the Nominations Database by 30 January 2020. To access the Call for Nominations document and the Nominations Database, as well as to obtain further information about the Nominating Committee, including the nomination process, visit the IFAC website at: https://www.ifac.org/who-we-are/committees/nominating-committee