The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has announced Elena Poeschl as a new member of its Global Preparers Forum (GPF) for an initial five-year term.  

Separate from the IASB and the IFRS Foundation, the GPF aims to provide regular input from the international community of financial statement preparers. 

It comprises members with extensive practical experience in financial reporting.  

These members are recognised commentators on accounting matters, either individually or through their work with representative bodies, the accounting body explained.  

They are selected based on professional competence and practical experience to contribute to the development of global accounting standards. 

Poeschl will contribute her expertise in accounting, financial reporting and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the insurance, banking and asset management sectors.  

She is currently the head of financial accounting and reporting at Zurich Insurance Company, where she oversees the preparation of group consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. 

IASB said that with more than 20 years of experience, Poeschl is “recognised for her strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to drive complex initiatives such as IFRS implementation and regulatory transformation”.  

“She is a trusted adviser to senior executives and a strong advocate for clarity and impact in financial communication,” it added.  

Poeschl holds a diploma with honours in International Economics from St Petersburg State University and is fluent in three languages. 

Last month, the IFRS Foundation published a set of near-final examples to guide companies in reporting financial uncertainties, particularly in climate-related situations.  

These examples aim to assist companies in applying existing IFRS Accounting Standards.  

They were developed collaboratively by the IASB and the International Sustainability Standards Board and are expected to be finalised by October 2025.