IFAC is the global voice for the accountancy profession dedicated to serving the public interest through advocacy, development, by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies. IFAC is comprised of 179 members and associates in 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing approximately 2.5 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry, and commerce. More information at www.ifac.org
La FIDEF rassemble les Ordres, Instituts et Organisations professionnelles comptables des pays Francophones. Créée en 1981, à l’initiative de professionnels issus d’une quinzaine de pays, la FIDEF réunit 52 membres issus de 37 pays répartis sur 4 continents, et représente donc environ 80 000 professionnels. Plus d’informations sur www.fidef.org
The Association of Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA) inaugurated in 1982 is the regional organization for the Accountancy Profession in West Africa. Registered as a corporate body 1994 in Nigeria. It is a non-profit making, non-governmental regional association and is one of the six acknowledged accountancy groupings recognized by international federation of accountants (IFAC). More information at www.abwa-online.org
PAFA is the regional body that is aimed to represent African professional accountants with one and louder voice, particularly in relating with International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). More information at www.pafa.org.za