Applications Invited for IFAC Young Leaders Collective

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About the Organization

IFAC, by connecting and uniting its members, makes the accountancy profession truly global. IFAC member organizations are champions of integrity and professional quality, and proudly carry their membership as a badge of international recognition. IFAC and its members work together to shape the future of the profession through learning, innovation, a collective voice, and commitment to the public interest.

IFAC’s Strategic Plan is a global roadmap designed to help guide the work of the accountancy profession. It reflects the collective priorities of our members, who work together to serve the public interest by ensuring that society has access to a robust, ethical and future ready workforce of professional accountants.

 About the Fellowship

The IFAC Young Leaders Collective is a new group established by IFAC to provide the global accountancy profession with the opportunity to learn from the perspectives of early career professional accountants, as well as students and future or aspiring accountants. 

IFAC seeks the insights of the Collective’s members on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the profession and some of IFAC’s most important initiatives, including sustainability, fighting corruption, artificial intelligence, and attracting and retaining talent.

Members are appointed for one year, with the possibility for renewal.

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is seeking its next cohort to join the Young Leaders Collective. We seek insights and perspectives from early career and aspiring professional accountants with less than five years of work experience on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing our profession. Gain exposure to some of IFAC’s most important initiatives, including technology, artificial intelligence, and attracting and retaining talent.

Why join us:

• Shape the future of the global accountancy profession.
• Gain valuable international exposure by working with an organization that works to make the accountancy profession truly global, as well as connecting with your peers from around the world.
• Deepen your understanding of the crucial issues the profession faces, such as the effects of AI and technology on the profession, and the value accountants bring to societies and economies

What’s the commitment:

• One year of voluntary service, with the possibility of a one-year renewal.
• Participating in four two-hour virtual meetings per year and optional participation in working groups.
• Preparing for meetings, which may include reviewing meeting papers, consulting with your peers, and conducting your own informal research.
• Potentially representing the Collective in other IFAC forums.
• Minimum time commitment: 30-40 hours per year

How to Apply

• Complete the online application by clicking here.
• Record and upload a 60 second audio/video explaining why you’re passionate about accountancy and joining the Collective.
• Upload a letter of recommendation from a non-family member. The letter can be from professional, academic, or volunteer connections. Preference will be given to applications with a letter of recommendation from an IFAC member organization, IFAC network partner, or Forum of Firms member.

Join us in shaping the future of accountancy!

Apply by June 30, 2025 to be a part of this impactful initiative.

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