Yesterday, IFAC President Jean Bouquot participated in the Focus Group Discussion on “The Future of the Finance and Accounting Profession in a Turbulent Era,” hosted by Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia (IAI). He was joined by IFAC Board Member Sidharta Utama, IFAC Professional Accountants in Business Advisory Group Member Lindawati Gani, IFAC Manager Tanya Musumhi, and a distinguished group of Indonesian regulators, professional accountancy organizations, corporate partners, academia, and standard setters. Key topics: 1️⃣ Identify global and national trends impacting the profession 2️⃣ Align IFAC’s strategy with Indonesia’s regulatory landscape 3️⃣ Foster cross-sector collaboration on talent, tech, and sustainability 🤝 The discussion reinforced the importance of collaboration to equip accountants for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Thank you to IAI and all participants for your commitment to driving progress in the accountancy profession! #BetterTogether (fb)

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