IFAC – International Federation of Accountants
Global organisation developing and promoting international standards in ethics, auditing, public sector, and education.
IAASB – International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board
Establishes high-quality international standards for auditing, assurance, and quality management.
IESBA – International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants
Sets globally recognised ethics and independence standards for professional accountants.
IPSASB – International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board
Develops accrual-based accounting and sustainability reporting standards for the public sector.
Accountancy Europe
Represents European accountancy bodies and advises the EU on financial reporting standards.
EFAA – European Federation of Accountants and Auditors for SMEs
Umbrella organisation for national accountants and auditors’ organisations whose individual members provide professional services primarily to SMEs within the European Union and Europe as a whole.
PAFA – Pan African Federation of Accountants
Builds capacity and professional excellence in accountancy across Africa.
FIDEF – Fédération Internationale des Experts‑comptables Francophones
Promotes the development of the francophone accountancy profession and cultural diversity.
CILEA – Comité de Integración Latino Europa América
Encourages integration and cooperation between Latin American and European accountancy organisations.
AMA – Arc Méditerranéen des Auditeurs
Brings together Mediterranean auditors for knowledge sharing and professional collaboration.
ASCAME – Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Represents the private sector across 23 Mediterranean countries through a network of over 300 Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
BUSINESSMED – Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises
Promotes regional economic integration and supports SMEs and private sector dialogue.
Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)
Promotes political and economic dialogue across the Euro‑Mediterranean region.
European Commission - https://ec.europa.eu/
Executive branch of the EU, setting policy on accounting, finance, and sustainability.
European Commission – Southern Neighbourhood - https://north-africa-middle-east-gulf.ec.europa.eu/what-we-do/southern-neighbourhood_en
EU cooperation with the Southern Neighbourhood takes place in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and includes ten partner countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia.
EFRAG – European Financial Reporting Advisory Group - https://www.efrag.org/
Advises the European Commission on financial reporting standards.
CEN – European Committee for Standardization - https://www.cen.eu/
Develops European-wide standards across various sectors including governance.
EBA - European Banking Authority - https://www.eba.europa.eu/
Contributes to the stability and effectiveness of the European financial system through simple, consistent, transparent, fair regulation and supervision that benefits all EU citizens.
ETF – European Training Foundation - https://www.etf.europa.eu/
Supports human capital development in EU partner and neighbouring countries.
World Bank - https://www.worldbank.org/
Supports institutional reform, capacity building, and financial integrity globally.
OECD – Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development - https://www.oecd.org/
Develops data-driven policy recommendations on governance, tax, and sustainability.
UNCTAD – United Nations Conference on Trade and Development - https://unctad.org/
Supports developing countries with trade, finance, and investment strategies.
UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization - https://www.unido.org/
Promotes industrial development and capacity building, aligned with FCM’s values.
AFDB – African Development Bank - https://www.afdb.org/
Finances development projects and policy reform across African nations.
EIB – European Investment Bank - https://www.eib.org/
Provides financing aligned with EU priorities, including green and digital transformation.
EBRD – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - https://www.ebrd.com/
Invests in governance and enterprise development across transition economies.
IDB – Inter‑American Development Bank - https://www.iadb.org/
Supports economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development - https://www.arabfund.org/
Provides development financing across Arab League member states.
ADB – Asian Development Bank - https://www.adb.org/
Supports sustainable growth and cooperation in Asia and the Pacific.
FEMISE – Forum Euroméditerranéen des Instituts de Sciences Économiques - https://www.femise.org/
Network promoting economic research in the Euro‑Mediterranean area.
CEPS – Centre for European Policy Studies - https://www.ceps.eu/
Brussels-based think tank on EU regulation and economic governance.
CIHEAM - International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies - https://www.ciheam.org/
Mediterranean intergovernmental organization composed of 13 member states. Promotes sustainable Mediterranean development through food security, inclusion, ecological transition, and climate resilience.
OCEMO – Office of Economic Cooperation in the Mediterranean and the Middle East - https://www.ocemo.org/
Supports inclusive development and economic cooperation in the Mediterranean and Middle East regions through dialogue and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Edinburgh Group – Global SMP Advocacy Platform - https://edinburgh-group.org/
International coalition of accountancy organisations advocating for the development and recognition of small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) worldwide.
AICPA & CIMA - https://www.aicpa-cima.com/
A global alliance formed in 2017 combining AICPA and CIMA to promote accounting and finance worldwide.
AIC – Asociación Interamericana de Contabilidad - https://contadores-aic.org/
Unites Latin American accountancy bodies to promote standards and collaboration.
CAPA – Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants - https://www.capa-apac.org/
Enhances accounting profession through regional cooperation in Asia-Pacific.
FASB – Financial Accounting Standards Board - https://www.fasb.org/
US standard‑setter for financial reporting with global influence in convergence efforts.
BIS – Bank for International Settlements - https://www.bis.org/
Promotes global monetary and financial stability through international cooperation.
WFE – World Federation of Exchanges - https://www.world-exchanges.org/
Coordinates global stock exchange governance and market best practices.
