Global Preparers Forum seeks new members to join in October 2026

The Global Preparers Forum (GPF) is inviting applications from experienced financial statement preparers to join as members from 1 October 2026.

To ensure balanced representation, the nominations committee is particularly interested in hearing from candidates:

• based in the Asia-Oceania region or Europe; or
• those with experience in the banking or financial services industry.

About the Global Preparers Forum

The GPF is an independent consultative group of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Its specific objective is to provide the IASB with views from the international community of financial statement preparers.

Who should apply?

The main qualifications for membership of the GPF are professional competence and active, practical preparer experience.

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 participate in technical discussions in that language;
• able to cover their own travel expenses and participate in meetings (a candidate will, therefore, generally require the support of their employer);
• knowledgeable about IFRS Accounting Standards and IFRS Foundation developments; and
• connected with local IFRS Accounting groups.

What members do

Members are expected to:

• regularly liaise with preparer organisations, national standard-setters and other related bodies in their region; and
• attend and contribute to GPF meetings (which are held in English).

Membership information

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

GPF members act in a personal capacity and do not represent their employers.

GPF membership is unpaid and members pay their expenses themselves.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 19 June 2026.

Read the full GPF member role description and apply via our job board.