The IASB and ISSB are on the hunt for new members to join their IFRS Taxonomy Consultative Group starting August 2025. This is your chance to shape the future of digital financial reporting!
Key Points
•📅 Mark Your Calendar: Applications due by April 25, 2025
•🌐 Global Impact: Shape IFRS digital taxonomies used worldwide
•🤝 Networking Perks: Connect with key stakeholders in digital reporting
•🧠 Diverse Expertise: Looking for skills in XBRL, AI, and emerging tech
•🚀 Term Limits: Serve for up to six years, with 1-3 year terms
🔍 What’s the Gig?
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) are scouting for new members to join the IFRS Taxonomy Consultative Group (ITCG) starting from August 1, 2025. This elite squad advises on IFRS digital taxonomies and ensures their consistent adoption and implementation.
ITCG members review IFRS Taxonomy publications and files, playing a crucial role in maintaining high-quality digital taxonomies that facilitate the digital consumption of financial statements and sustainability-related disclosures.
🎁 What’s In It for You?
Becoming an ITCG member comes with its perks:
Influence the development of IFRS digital taxonomies
Stay updated with significant developments
Network with other digital reporting stakeholders
Meetings are held four times a year, including one in-person gathering. Plus, you get to be part of a diverse group with various geographical and functional backgrounds.
🎯 Who Are They Looking For?
The ITCG is on the lookout for candidates with:
Experience using eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) or other structured data formats
Skills in AI or emerging tech for data extraction and analysis
Background in producing, reviewing, or assuring financial reports in a digital format
Experience in or with emerging economies considering digital reporting requirements
While experience with IFRS digital taxonomies and XBRL is a bonus, it's not a deal-breaker.
📬 How to Apply
Ready to make your mark? Send a cover letter and a brief CV to itcg@ifrs.org by April 25, 2025. Note that this is a voluntary gig, so no pay or travel reimbursements, but the experience is priceless!
