1. The Accountancy Profession – Playing a Positive Role in Tackling Corruption
Amir Ghandar
Deputy Director, Public Policy & Regulation
March 14, 2017

2. Things to cover today
What kind of role are professional accountants playing when it comes to tackling corruption?
How is IFAC and the international accountancy profession involved in global efforts to combat corruption?
Sneak preview: upcoming IFAC initiative on public trust in taxation

3. Why is this important?

4. What do these news stories have in common?

5. Transparency International Perceptions of Corruption

6. Accountants in workforce and TI index

7. Countries with IFAC Member Organizations

8. Number of professional accountants

9. Professional accountants and TI index

10. FATF Countries

11. Professionalism

12. What does it mean?
Overall a positive impact
The code + international standards are key
Governance architecture, government and business role crucial
Have to work together

13. The global profession’s efforts: Engaging with the international community

14. The global profession’s efforts: Pan professional corruption statement
“We deplore corruption and the significant harm it causes; we play a vital role in training, educating and supporting our professions to uphold the highest levels of integrity and ethical standards.”

15. The global profession’s efforts
Accountability. Now.

16. Questions?