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PIOB Seeks Applicants for IESBA 2026 Board Vacancy

IESBA Encourages Qualified Professionals to Apply

Mar 17, 2025 | English

The Public Interest Oversight Board’s (PIOB) Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee is now accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy on the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), with the term beginning January 1, 2026. The application window remains open until May 11, 2025.

Serving as a member of the IESBA is a unique opportunity for experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds to help shape global ethics standards for the accountancy profession in the public interest. The PIOB welcomes applications from individuals across all sectors, including investors, corporate governance experts, regulators, national standard setters, audit practitioners, professional accountancy organizations, public sector representatives, and academia. A parallel invitation for applications has been issued for the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), with the same application deadline of May 11, 2025.

Joining the IESBA offers professionals a platform to influence the development of globally recognized ethics standards that support trust, integrity, and confidence in the accountancy profession and global financial markets. Board members play a vital role in strengthening ethical practices in the public interest.

For more details on the nomination process for IESBA, visit the PIOB’s nominations web page or contact SSBNominations@ipiob.org.