Global Search for Volunteer Members to Join the IPSASB

The IFAC Nominating Committee has launched a global search for volunteer members to serve on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board® (IPSASB®), an independent standard-setting body that develops and maintains accrual-based International Public Sector Accounting Standards® (IPSAS®), IPSASB Sustainability Reporting Standards™ (IPSASB SRS™), and other high-quality reporting guidance for use by governments and public sector entities worldwide. 

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations from a wide range of relevant backgrounds, including: 

• Public sector standard setters and external auditors; 
• Preparers of accrual-based financial statements and/or public sector sustainability reports such as from Ministries of Finance, Accountants Generals’ Departments, or other institutions; 
• Users of general-purpose financial reports, such as parliamentarians, budget officials, and credit-rating agencies; and 
• Professionals from jurisdictions that are transitioning to or have already implemented IPSAS. 

Candidates should have relevant experience, such as strong knowledge of financial or sustainability reporting issues, accounting standard-setting experience, direct involvement in public financial management reforms, and/or familiarity with the needs of financial statement users. Excellent written and spoken English is required. 

Selected members will serve an initial three-year term beginning January 1, 2027, with the possibility of renewal for an additional term. 

All stakeholders, including from national, state, and local governments, national standard setters, IFAC member organizations, the Forum of Firms and their members from public accounting firms, other organizations, and members of the general public, are encouraged to nominate candidates or apply. 

Nominations from all regions of the world are encouraged.  

“The IPSASB plays a vital role in strengthening trust, accountability, and sustainability in public financial management worldwide,” said Jon Blondal, Co-Chair of the Public Interest Committee. “Serving on the Board is an opportunity to help shape the standards that improve how governments manage public resources and report to their citizens.”  

“Supporting high-quality international standards is a core part of how we deliver value to our members and the global profession,” said Lee White, IFAC Chief Executive Officer. “The IPSASB’s work supports transparency, accountability, and trust in the public sector. We encourage professionals who share that commitment to consider serving and contributing their experience to this important work.” 

The deadline for submitting applications is January 31, 2026.  

Please see the?Call for Nominations?for more details and information on how to submit an application.