Global Preparers Forum seeks new members to join in 2026

The Global Preparers Forum (GPF) is seeking new members to join it from 1 October 2026. Applications are open to experienced preparers around the world. In the light of the GPF’s current composition and upcoming vacancies, the GPF Nominations Committee would particularly welcome applications from individuals who:

• are based in the Asia–Oceania region or Europe; or
• have industry experience in banking or financial services.

Who should apply?

Membership of the GPF is a voluntary role that does not constitute employment with the IFRS Foundation.

The main qualifications for membership of the GPF are professional competence and active, practical preparer experience. Members are expected to regularly liaise with preparer organisations, national standard-setters and other related bodies in their region. Members are also expected to attend and contribute to GPF meetings (which are held in English).

Candidates should be:

• active in a preparer role (for example, chief accountant, chief accounting officer or head of external reporting) with responsibility for IFRS Accounting policy or external IFRS Accounting reporting;

• proficient enough in English to be able to participate in technical discussions in that language;

• able to cover their own travel expenses and available to attend meetings (a candidate will, therefore, generally require the support of his or her employer);

• knowledgeable about IFRS Accounting Standards and IFRS Foundation developments; and

• connected with local IFRS Accounting groups.

GPF members act in a personal capacity and do not represent their employers. GPF membership is unpaid and members pay their expenses themselves.

Why join the GPF?

The Global Preparers Forum is an independent consultative group of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), with the specific objective of providing the IASB with regular views from the international community of financial statement preparers.

Members of the forum:

• offer advice to the IASB on the practical implications of its proposals for preparers of financial statements; and
• provide input into concepts and proposals that the IASB is developing.

Meeting with the IASB

The GPF meets with IASB representatives during its one-day meetings, which take place three times a year at the IASB’s offices in London, UK. This schedule includes one meeting per year held jointly with the Capital Markets Advisory Committee. Members can attend in person or virtually. In the future, members might be expected to attend some meetings in person.

Meetings are public. A recording and the meeting materials are made available on the IFRS Foundation’s dedicated GPF meeting webpage shortly after each meeting ends.

Terms of appointment

Successful candidates are expected to participate for a term of at least two years, with a maximum term of five years. Membership might then be renewed for a second term of up to five years. (The maximum total membership period over two full terms is 10 years.)

Membership of the GPF is a voluntary role that does not constitute employment with the IFRS Foundation.

Apply

Please apply with your CV/resume and cover letter. Applicants will be asked to provide details of their relevant experience and expertise.

The closing date for applications is 19 June 2026.

The GPF has the discretion to review applications received after the specified date.