November 21, 2008
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International Accounting Education Standards Board |
The International Accounting Education Standards Board's Current Project Timetable indicates the work program to completion for each of the IAESB's projects in progress.
Projects in Progress
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2010-2012 IAESB Strategic and Operational Plan
To set the direction and priorities for activities of the International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) for the three year period, 2010-2012.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
To set the direction and priorities for activities of the International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) for the three year period, 2010-2012.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
Framework for International Education Pronouncements
To review and update the existing Framework for International Education Pronouncements.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
To review and update the existing Framework for International Education Pronouncements.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
Guidance on Professional Skills and General Education
To develop a practice statement (IEPS) to provide guidance in support of IES 3, Professional Skills and General Education.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
To develop a practice statement (IEPS) to provide guidance in support of IES 3, Professional Skills and General Education.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
IAESB Glossary and Guide on Drafting Conventions for IAESB Education Pronouncements
To develop a Glossary of terms and a Guide on drafting conventions to assist in the development of the IAESB Education Pronouncements.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
To develop a Glossary of terms and a Guide on drafting conventions to assist in the development of the IAESB Education Pronouncements.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
Revision of International Education Standards
To conduct a detailed review of existing International Education Standards to determine priority areas for additional guidance.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
To conduct a detailed review of existing International Education Standards to determine priority areas for additional guidance.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
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Recently Completed Projects
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08-06-26: Approaches to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Measurement - Completed
This project has resulted in the development of an information paper, in support of IES 7, Continuing Professional Development: A Program of Lifelong Learning and Continuing Development of Professional Competence. The paper introduces a four-phase CPD model - covering planning, action, results, and reflection - that IFAC member bodies and other professional associations may use to improve the effectiveness of their CPD programs. Case studies and profiles are included to provide practical examples, and recommendations are provided that may assist IFAC member bodies and others in evaluating various approaches to measuring CPD. A final information paper, Approaches to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Measurement, was issued in June 2008.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
This project has resulted in the development of an information paper, in support of IES 7, Continuing Professional Development: A Program of Lifelong Learning and Continuing Development of Professional Competence. The paper introduces a four-phase CPD model - covering planning, action, results, and reflection - that IFAC member bodies and other professional associations may use to improve the effectiveness of their CPD programs. Case studies and profiles are included to provide practical examples, and recommendations are provided that may assist IFAC member bodies and others in evaluating various approaches to measuring CPD. A final information paper, Approaches to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Measurement, was issued in June 2008.
Contact: David McPeak (DavidMcPeak@ifac.org)
07-12-27: Guidance on Practical Experience Requirements - Completed
This project resulted in the release of International Education Practice Statement 3, Practical Experience Requirements - Initial Professional Development for Professional Accountants, in December 2007. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the practice statement.
This project resulted in the release of International Education Practice Statement 3, Practical Experience Requirements - Initial Professional Development for Professional Accountants, in December 2007. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the practice statement.
07-10-11: IAESB Strategic and Operational Plan, 2007-2009 - Completed
The purpose of this project was to develop the IAESB Strategic and Operational Plan, 2007 - 2009, which was released in October 2007. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the strategic plan.
The purpose of this project was to develop the IAESB Strategic and Operational Plan, 2007 - 2009, which was released in October 2007. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the strategic plan.
07-10-04: Guidance on Information Technology for Professional Accountants - Completed
This project resulted in the release of International Education Practice Statement 2, Information Technology for Accounting Professionals, in October 2007. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the practice statement.
This project resulted in the release of International Education Practice Statement 2, Information Technology for Accounting Professionals, in October 2007. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the practice statement.
07-10-04: Guidance on Ethics Education - Completed
This project resulted in the release of International Education Practice Statement 1, Approaches to Developing and Maintaining Professional Values, Ethics, and Attitudes, in October 2007. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the practice statement.
This project resulted in the release of International Education Practice Statement 1, Approaches to Developing and Maintaining Professional Values, Ethics, and Attitudes, in October 2007. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final version of the practice statement.
Assessment Methods - Completed
The purpose of this project was to provide guidance to assist and encourage member bodies of IFAC to select a range of appropriate assessment methods to better test the capabilities and competencies of candidates for admission to the profession.
The purpose of this project was to provide guidance to assist and encourage member bodies of IFAC to select a range of appropriate assessment methods to better test the capabilities and competencies of candidates for admission to the profession.
Competence Requirements for Audit Professionals (IES 8) - Completed
The purpose of this project was to prescribe the specific professional knowledge, skills, values, ethics, and attitudes required of those members of the profession who are involved in the audit of financial statements. A final International Education Standard - IES 8, Competence Requirements for Audit Professionals was issued in July 2006. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final standard.
The purpose of this project was to prescribe the specific professional knowledge, skills, values, ethics, and attitudes required of those members of the profession who are involved in the audit of financial statements. A final International Education Standard - IES 8, Competence Requirements for Audit Professionals was issued in July 2006. The Basis for Conclusions provides background to the project, main comments received on the exposure draft, and the IAESB's conclusions regarding these comments in developing the final standard.
Continuing Professional Development (IES 7) - Completed
This project resulted in the release of IES 7, Continuing Professional Development: A Program of Lifelong Learning and Continuing Development of Professional Competence, which prescribes mandatory continuing professional development for all members of the profession.
This project resulted in the release of IES 7, Continuing Professional Development: A Program of Lifelong Learning and Continuing Development of Professional Competence, which prescribes mandatory continuing professional development for all members of the profession.
Towards Competent Professional Accountants - Completed
This paper draws the different methodologies to competence adopted around the world and offers guidance on how member bodies can take a competence-based approach to determining their qualification requirements.
This paper draws the different methodologies to competence adopted around the world and offers guidance on how member bodies can take a competence-based approach to determining their qualification requirements.
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