Last week, the president of the Group of Latin American Accounting Standard Setters (GLASS), participated in the 21st Accounting Congress, an event that brought together over 6,000 professionals from the accounting field, including accountants, academics, and leaders of organizations in the sector. The congress, which had the theme “BEING ACCOUNTING – HUMAN, DIGITAL, AND ETHICAL,” addressed various aspects of the profession.
During his presentation, the president shared the panel with other key figures in the accounting world, such as Asmâa Resmouki, president of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Paula Franco, president of the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC) y Zulmir Breda, member of the Comité de Integración Latino Europa-América (CILEA). They highlighted the relevance of international accounting entities, such as the IFRS Foundation, IFAC, OCC, and CILEA. He emphasized that the adoption of international standards is crucial to ensuring the comparability and transparency of financial information, especially in a context of increasing globalization of markets.
The president also addressed the challenges faced by accounting entities in Brazil relation to the implementation of the new financial and sustainability reporting standards, highlighting the need for a joint effort among regulatory bodies, professionals, and educational institutions. He mentioned initiatives by Glenif aimed at training accountants, which seek not only to ensure compliance but also to promote excellence in accounting practice through courses and webinars.
Glenif’s participation in the congress demonstrates the entity’s commitment to promoting the evolution of accounting in Latin America, aligning with best global practices and contributing to the strengthening of the profession.