UNCTAD DEAL

Keith NuthallA COOPERATION agreement has been struck between the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The two organisations will work together to boost accounting standards in developing countries and so-called transitional countries, such as in eastern Europe. A joint project team will develop accounting education programmes, for instance. Also, they will cooperate in boosting corporate governance standards and public transparency. IFAC will participate in UNCTAD accounting-related ...


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