IFAC updates education standards handbook

07 January 2026

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has published a revised version of the Handbook of International Education Standards, incorporating the revisions to the suite of International Education Standards (IES) that have been made since the 2019 edition. 

The updated Handbook reflects revisions to IES 2,3, 4 and 6 which aim to support skills in the areas of ethics and sustainability. These updated standards will take effect from 1 July 2026.

 

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