The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) this week opens IFAC Global Connect: Better Together 2025 in Mexico City, bringing together regulators, standard setters, investors, and IFAC member organizations from across the world to strengthen the consistency and credibility of global reporting, regulatory frameworks, and the impact of AI and emerging technologies on the accountancy profession. 

Held alongside the IFAC Council meeting, this two-day, invitation-only event unites IFAC’s global members with the leadership from the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB), and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) with senior officials from IOSCO.  

Lee White, IFAC Chief Executive Officer, said: “Rapid innovation is reshaping economies and their growth programs. We are focused on elevating and delivering the professional accountant’s role with governance, transparency, and accountability of AI. We will work with regulators and governments to align and benefit our core and common priorities —global collaboration is real progress.”  

In addition to cross-sector collaboration, a defining feature of all IFAC Connect events is the elevation of local perspectives. Latin American viewpoints will feature prominently throughout the program, with opportunities to continue networking outside of sessions hosted by IFAC member, the Instituto Mexicano de Contadores Públicos (IMCP). 

Ludivina Leija, President, IMCP, said: “Hosting IFAC Council and Connect Global in Mexico City demonstrates the commitment of Mexico and the Latin American profession to advancing transparency, integrity, and innovation. Through this global dialogue, we are reinforcing the essential role professional accountants play in building stronger economies and more accountable institutions.” 

IFAC Global Connect is part of the ongoing IFAC Connect^TM?series, in its second year. The next regional IFAC Connect event will be held in Jakarta in December.