The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has appointed new members to its advisory groups for 2026, and also confirmed returning members and those stepping down.
The IFAC’s advisory groups bring together practitioners, educators and leaders from different regions and sectors to share practical insight on how global trends are affecting professional accountants and the organisations they support.
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The 2026 updates cover the International Panel on Accountancy Education, the Professional Accountancy Organisation Development and Advisory Group, the Professional Accountants in Business Advisory Group, and the Small and Medium Practices Advisory Group.
The IFAC has added five new members to the International Panel on Accountancy Education. Jan Taylor of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants in the US, is returning and will serve as deputy chair.
Two new members have been appointed to the Professional Accountancy Organisation Development and Advisory Group. Mkombozi Karake, CEO, Global Institute of Governance and Sustainability, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda, is returning to the group.
The Professional Accountants in Business Advisory Group welcomes three new members and four returning members. Ichiro Waki of JBA Group and the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Gloria Zvaravanhu of Old Mutual ZW and the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Zimbabwe) are departing the group.
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By GlobalDataThree new members are joining the Small and Medium Practices Advisory Group, and three members are returning.
IFAC CEO Lee White said: “At a time of significant change for the global profession, IFAC’s advisory groups play an essential role in bringing together insight, experience and perspective from across jurisdictions and sectors.
“Their contributions help ensure the profession remains relevant, resilient and attractive, while continuing to earn trust and serve the public interest.
“I am pleased to welcome our new members and thank those concluding their terms for their valued service to the global profession.”
