🌍Calling All Accounting Aces: Join the GPF in 2025!
The Global Preparers Forum (GPF) is on the hunt for new members starting July 2025. If you're an experienced financial statement preparer, especially from Asia-Oceania or the insurance sector, this could be your shot!
Key Points
- •🗓️ Mark Your Calendar: Applications close on April 15, 2025
- •🌏 Regional Focus: Asia-Oceania candidates preferred
- •📋 Experience Matters: Must have practical financial reporting experience
- •💼 Commitment Required: Minimum 2-year term, up to 5 years
- •🗣️ English Proficiency: Meetings conducted in English
🤔 What's the GPF?
The Global Preparers Forum (GPF) is an independent advisory group for the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the IFRS Foundation. Their mission? To provide the IASB with real-world insights from the international financial statement preparers' community. Members are seasoned pros in financial reporting who offer invaluable advice on the practicalities of IASB's proposals.
🌟 Why You Should Apply
GPF members don't just sit around discussing numbers—they actively shape the future of financial reporting. The forum advises the IASB on the practical implications of its proposals and provides input on developing concepts. It's a chance to make a real impact on global accounting standards. Plus, you get to network with some of the brightest minds in the field!
🧐 Who Fits the Bill?
So, you're thinking about applying? Great! But first, let's see if you have what it takes:
- Active preparer role (e.g., chief accountant, head of external reporting)
- Proficient in English (for those technical discussions)
- Willing to cover your own travel expenses
- Knowledgeable in IFRS Accounting Standards
- Linked with local IFRS groups
Remember: GPF members act in a personal capacity and do not represent their employers. The gig is unpaid, but the experience is priceless!
📅 Membership Details
Successful candidates will commit to at least a two-year term, with the possibility of renewal for up to five years. The maximum total membership period is ten years. The GPF meets three times a year, including a joint session with the Capital Markets Advisory Committee (CMAC). Meetings are hybrid, so you can attend online or in person in London. These sessions are public, and recordings are available for those who can't attend live.
📧 How to Apply
Got what it takes? Then don't hesitate! Email your interest to preparers@ifrs.org with a covering letter and a brief CV. Remember, the deadline is April 15, 2025. Any personal data you provide will be used solely for the application process and handled in accordance with data protection laws.