Learning Course "Private Equity in the Western Balkans"

The private equity market in the Western Balkans is at a very early stage of development and there is currently limited investment opportunity. The main source of financial capital available for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) throughout the region currently is through banks; by obtaining lines of credit, bank loans and other forms of debt. Alternative sources of capital are either non-existent or in very low supply. This course offers an excellent opportunity to gain insight into how the private equity market works and how you can help your clients/employers to become ready for investment.

Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Guide for Implementing Output Based CPD

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential for all professional accountants, irrespective of their role or sector. Traditional CPD systems focus on recording and measuring inputs, such as time spent on CPD activities, but fail to capture whether actual learning has occurred. This publication provides guidance intended for Professional Accountancy Organizations (PAOs) and other stakeholders seeking to implement output based CPD systems as a more genuine measure of learning and professional improvement.

Chamber of Auditors of Poland: Institutional Analysis

This institutional analysis has three main objectives. Firstly, to provide policy options to the Chamber of Auditors of Poland (KIBR) on the areas remarked on and raised in previous analytical reports, notably the Accounting & Auditing (Update) ROSC report of December 2013. Secondly, to provide policy options to KIBR on the areas that it is specifically considering. And thirdly, to assess KIBR’s performance against matters suggested by IFAC as important in the establishment and development of a professional accountancy body.

Path to improving Accounting and Audit Curricula in University – Polish Experience

Capacity Building of Accountants and Auditors in Ukraine: Path to Improving Accounting and Audit University Curricula – Polish Experience

Over 50 participants attended the “Path to Improving Accounting and Audit Curricula in University – Polish Experience” webinar, which brought together representatives from universities teaching accounting and audit, professional accountancy organizations (PAOs), auditors, accountants, and academia.

Fundamental role of the International Education Standards issued by IFAC in capacity building of Accountants and Auditors

Capacity Building of Accountants and Auditors in Ukraine: Fundamental role of the International Education Standards issued by IFAC

On July 2nd, 2025, over 130 participants from across Ukraine’s accounting and auditing community—including universities, professional accountancy organizations (PAOs), auditors, accountants, and other stakeholders—joined an online workshop dedicated to advancing the capacity of the profession in line with International Education Standards (IESs) issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and global good practices.

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