The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is to develop a framework identifying the skills required by accountants, based on work by AAT, in recognition of the important role they play in many jurisdictions and the fact an accounting technician qualification is frequently a pathway into the profession
The framework has been prepared by AAT and is based on the association’s competency framework. Joseph Bryson, head of quality and development at IFAC, described it as a ‘conversation starter,’ saying: ‘IFAC hopes that every professional accountancy organization with an interest in the accounting technician qualification shares their experiences and helps to grow this important segment of the global accountancy ecosystem.’
The framework’s illustrative example is designed a resource for professional accountancy organisations creating an accounting technician designation as an additional pathways into the accountancy profession.
Those interested in sharing their experience and knowledge are invited to submit their articles and/or resources marked ‘IFAC AAT Framework Discussion’.
An Illustrative Competency Framework for Accounting Technicians is here.
Report by Pat Sweet
