Andreas Barckow, Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), delivered a keynote address at the IFRS Foundation Conference on 23 June. He opened the speech by reflecting on the IASB’s strong performance in 2024, marked by the completion of important projects and the launch of new initiatives aligned with stakeholder priorities. Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical fragmentation and shifting economic alliances, he emphasised the continued relevance of global accounting standards in promoting market confidence and comparability among jurisdictions.
This is the prepared version of the speech and may differ slightly from the oral version.
