ICPAS' international outlook and
connections are reflected in its membership of regional and
international professional organisations like the ASEAN Federation
of Accountants, the International Innovation Network and the
International Federation of Accountants.
Global Accounting
Alliance
The Global Accounting Alliance (GAA) was formed in 2005.
It is an alliance of leading
professional accountancy bodies in major capital markets. The GAA
was set up to promote quality services, share information and
collaborate on key international issues with national regulators,
governments, stakeholders and member-body association. The alliance
focuses on articulation of consensus views and joint collaboration
with other international bodies such as the International
Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
Visit GAA's website for more information.
International Innovation Network
The Institute of the International
Innovation Network (IIN) was formed in 2002 and comprises of
national accounting institutes in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the
Americas. IIN seeks to stimulate innovation and ensure quality in
the products and services for the benefit of the global accounting
profession.
Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) became the 18thmember
of IIN in 2009. ICPAS's inception into this prestigious global
network signals recognition of the Institute's stature by a
worldwide network of major accountancy bodies.
IIN's web site is hosted by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
You need to be a registered member to access the website.
International Federation of
Accountants
The International Federation of
Accountants (IFAC) is the global organisation for the accountancy
profession. It is committed to protect the public interest by
developing high-quality international standards, promoting strong
ethical values, encouraging quality practice and supporting the
development of all sectors of the profession worldwide.
As a member of IFAC, Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) abides in IFAC
standards to lead, develop and support accountancy professionals
and to protect the public interest.
Visit IFAC's
website for more information.
International Accounting Standards
Board
The International Accounting
Standards Board (IASB) is the independent standard-setting body of
the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation.
The IASB follows a thorough, open and transparent process in its
publication of consultative documents, such as discussion papers
and exposure drafts for public comment. The IASB engages closely
with stakeholders around the world, including investors, analysts,
regulators, business leaders, accounting standard-setters in the
accountancy profession.
Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) closely follows IASB's standards
to develop the accounting profession.
Visit IASB's website for more
information.
ASEAN Federation of
Accountants
The ASEAN Federation of Accountants
(AFA) was created to serve as the umbrella organisation for the
national associations of accounting professionals of the member
countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
One of the key aims of the Federation is to enhance the continuous
development of the accounting profession in the region through the
joint endeavours of accountants in the region. Presently, AFA
membership comprises of all 10 ASEAN member countries.
A member of AFA, Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) will support AFA
in establishing closer relations and continuous development of the
profession.
Visit AFA's website for more
information.
South Asian Federation of
Accountants
South Asian Federation of
Accountants (SAFA) is a forum of professional accountancy bodies
committed to position, maintain and develop the accountancy
profession in South Asia region. The federation represents over
170,000 accountants from the national chartered accountancy and
cost and management accountancy institutions in the South Asian
countries.
Visit SAFA's website for more
information.
Asia Oceania Tax Consultants'
Association
The Asia Oceania Tax Consultants'
Association (AOTCA) was founded in 1992 by 10 tax professionals'
bodies located in the Asian and Oceanic regions. Currently, the
association had expanded to 20 member organisations from 16
countries and regions.
The Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) is a member of the
Association.
Visit AOTCA's website for more
information.
INSOL International
INSOL International is a world-wide
federation of national associations for accountants and lawyers
which specialise in turnaround and insolvency. The federation
currently has 40 member associations world-wide with over 10,000
professionals participating as members of INSOL International.
Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) and Insolvency
Practitioners Association of Singapore Limited (IPAS) are members
of INSOL International. In 2006, IPAS was set up with the
view of ensuring a high level of professional competence and
ethical conduct of insolvency practitioners for the benefit of the
public. Its founding members are the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Singapore and the Law Society of Singapore.
Visit INSOL
International's website for more information.
American Society of
Appraisers
The American Society of
Appraisers (ASA) is an international organisation of appraisal
professionals and those who are interested in the appraisal
profession. The ASA is the oldest and the major appraisal
organisation representing all of the disciplines of appraisal
specialist. It aims to help the public and professionals find an
ASA accredited appraiser and develop the appraisal
profession.
Visit ASA's website for more
information.
The International Association for
Accounting Education and Research (IAAER)
The International Association for Accounting Education and
Research (IAAER) is a global not-for-profit organisation. The
association aims to promote excellence in accounting education and
research on a worldwide basis and to maximize the contribution of
accounting academics to the development and maintenance of high
quality, globally recognised standards of accounting practice.
As a member of IAAER, Institute of Certified Public Accountants
of Singapore (ICPAS) works closely with IAAER to provide
research-based initiatives to strengthen the development of
accounting and auditing standards.
Visit IAAER's website for more
information.