(New York) -- The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) announced on November 30, 2006 that it is seeking comments from IFAC member bodies, regulators, accounting firms, employers, the academic community and others on an exposure draft of its Strategic and Operational Plan for the period 2007-2009.
Henry Saville, IAESB Chair Stated, "the IAESB Strategic and Operational Plan outlines its role in helping all those involved in accountancy education with developing high quality accounting education programs."
The IAESB's proposed strategy focuses on projects and activities aimed at promoting the measurable implementation of International Education Standards (IESs), with the objective of advancing accounting education worldwide, which will lead to assist IFAC’s member bodies in enhancing the level of competence and in promoting a strong ethical culture within the accountancy profession.
The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB), an independent standard-setting board within IFAC, develops standards and guidance on pre-qualification education, training, and continuing professional education and development for all members of the accountancy profession.
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