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IFAC Posts Call for Nominations for Boards and Committees in 2013
(New York, January 17, 2012) – The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the global organization for the accountancy profession with members and associates in 127 countries, has issued an announcement to alert its members, Forum of Firms, other international organizations, and the general public of its Call for Nominations for IFAC Boards and Committees in 2013.
For the first time, all vacancies on the public interest activity standard-setting boards* are open for nominations by the public. This change is due to IFAC’s determination to ensure a transparent approach to filling available positions, while also achieving gender, regional, and professional balance, and is in response to the Monitoring Group’s 2010 effectiveness review of the IFAC Reforms.
“The caliber of the volunteer members on our boards and committees is what makes these groups so effective. That is why seeking high-quality nominations is at the core of our nominations processes,” said IFAC President Göran Tidström. “We aim to attract a wide variety of high-quality nominations, to ensure that we have a rich pool from which to find the right candidate for each position. We thank our member bodies and the public in advance for the thoughtful and valuable nominations we anticipate receiving this year.”
Both the Call for Nominations and its companion guide, Developing a Nominations Strategy, are designed to help IFAC stakeholders identify the most qualified person for nomination to each available position on the boards and committees. These in-depth documents, located on the IFAC website, contain strategic and practical advice for nominating organizations and other individuals that allows them to make more informed decisions in their selections and decisions, and to understand the requirements of the various positions.
Each year, approximately one-third of the 155 positions on the boards and committees have openings, though, for some of those positions, serving members may be reappointed. In addition, this year, the position of the IFAC Deputy President is open for nominations from member bodies. For more information about the Nominating Committee, its due process, or for guidance in selecting the best candidate, please visit the IFAC website.
All applications should be submitted before March 15, 2012 electronically via IFAC’s nominations database; instructions are provided on page six of the Call for Nominations.
About IFAC
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. IFAC is comprised of 167 members and associates in 127 countries and jurisdictions, representing approximately 2.5 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry, and commerce.
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* The public interest activity standard-setting boards include the International Accounting Education Standards Board, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants.
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