United Kingdom onlyThe International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) invites applications for membership of its new Financial Instruments Consultative Group (FICG).
Purpose of the FICG
This consultative group will support the IASB’s projects related to financial instruments by providing specialist technical knowledge and practical insights. It will:
- advise the IASB on projects related to accounting for financial instruments;
- enhance the quality and representativeness of stakeholder feedback by providing input to supplement consultations with the Global Preparers Forum and the Capital Markets Advisory Committee; and
- improve the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of IASB technical consultations through regular public meetings.
Membership profile
The IASB is seeking up to 15 members with expertise in accounting for financial instruments. Members will include preparers (from both financial and non-financial institutions) and users of financial statements.
Essential attributes include:
- practical preparer or investor experience in accounting for financial instruments;
- practical knowledge relevant to the IASB’s current projects, such as Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity, Amortised Cost Measurement and Dynamic Risk Management; and
- willingness to participate actively in open, constructive discussions.
When considering applications, the IASB will aim for balanced representation of regions and industries to ensure a broad and inclusive perspective.
Commitment and meetings
- Voluntary, unpaid role. Members are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs when attending an in-person meeting.
- Two regular meetings each year (including one in-person meeting at the IASB’s offices in London). Additional ad hoc meetings as required, which will be held virtually.
- Meetings will generally be public and broadcast live to promote transparency.
How to apply
The IASB encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to help us deliver robust, globally relevant standards.
Please view the Terms of Reference and Operating Procedures before submitting your application: https://www.ifrs.org/content/dam/ifrs/groups/fice/ficg-tor-operating-procedures.pdf
To apply
Please applybelow with your CV/Resume. Applicants will be asked to provide details of their relevant expertise and experience.
Applications are due by 12 September 2025.
Learn more about the IFRS Foundation at ifrs.org.
IASB have the discretion to review applications received after the specified date.
