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Global public sector standard setting is at a critical juncture. More and more jurisdictions around the world are moving to accrual-based financial reporting information based on IPSAS Standards, and the call for robust sustainability standards is growing increasingly strong. As the IPSASB advances its 2024-2028 Strategy and Work Program, it’s time to work together to shape what comes next.
As resources become available in 2026 and beyond, where might we go?
The IPSASB’s 5th Public Sector Standard Setters Forum is your chance to be involved in the process of setting the future work program for both financial and sustainability reporting in the public sector. This exclusive event brings public sector standards setters from around the world together to build dialogue, exchange ideas, and provide insights around critical issues in order to shape the IPSASB’s future priorities. The IPSASB's 2025 Public Sector Standard Setters Forum, Shaping Tomorrow Together, will be held from September 7 to 9 in Lisbon, Portugal, hosted by the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (Order of Certified Accountants).
This is more than a conference—it’s a unique opportunity to engage with global peers, contribute to the future of public sector standard setting, and ensure the IPSASB’s next steps reflect the needs of its stakeholders.
Who Should Attend
The Forum welcomes organizations that are developing accrual-based accounting standards for the public sector, including:
- Independent bodies that develop financial reporting and/or sustainability reporting standards, specifically for the public sector;
- Finance ministries (or equivalent) who set accounting and/or sustainability standards/requirements for central government and/or other levels of government; and
- Teams setting financial reporting accounting and/or sustainability reporting policies, for international governmental organizations.
By the End of the Event, Participants Will
- Help shape the IPSASB’s thinking on the next major projects to add to its work program.
- Gain valuable insights into the work of other standard setters, the issues they are facing, and their approaches to addressing them.
- Build their own networks with peers from around the world.
- Activities of other standard setters.
Register your interest to attend by July 25