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ESG disclosure momentum builds, despite remaining inconsistencies

A new report from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA) finds that the largest global companies show momentum on sustainability reporting. However, barriers remain surrounding the provision of comparable, useful, high-quality information to investors.

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IFAC highlight need for more comparability in climate-related reporting

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A recent report by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) found inconsistency and incomparability in existing climate-related reporting. The report’s conclusions strongly support the global movement towards improved climate-related disclosure.

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Get ready for connections, ideas, and a look into the future at WCOA 2022

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Are you registered yet for the 21st World Congress of Accountants? It will be held during 18–21 November 2022 in Mumbai, India, and is hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in partnership with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).

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European sustainability standards: consultation, convergence, and new links for respondents

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EFRAG’s consultation on European Sustainability Reporting Standards is underway, with corrected survey links, and has been welcomed by IFAC. Next on the agenda is alignment with the ISSB’s global standards.

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Insights on the reporting revolution

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The accounting revolution will be digitised, says Amir Ghandar in an enjoyable thinkpiece on the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) website.

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IFAC releases vision for assurance of sustainability reporting

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The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has published its vision for high-quality assurance of sustainability information.

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IFAC on sustainability information for small businesses

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The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has recently published a report highlighting the benefits of measuring, using and reporting sustainability information for small businesses and their advisers.

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New IFAC platform offers online standards access

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The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has unveiled an online platform – dubbed eIS, short for e-International Standards – providing direct, electronic access to certain international accountancy and audit standards and related materials.

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