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PAFA Issues Exposure Draft of the Common Core Competency Framework for Future-Fit Accountants in AfricaPAFA Issues Exposure Draft of the Common Core Competency Framework for Future-Fit Accountants in Africa. PAFA has issued an Exposure Draft of the proposed Common Core Competency Framework (CCCF) for Future-Fit Accountants for Africa, inviting stakeholders to provide comments by 23 August 2026.
The proposed CCCF establishes a minimum benchmark for professional accountancy qualifications across Africa, supporting greater consistency, qualification comparability, mutual recognition, and professional mobility. It aligns with the revised 2025 International Education Standards (IES) issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF), while reflecting the evolving role of professional accountants in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, governance, public financial management, value creation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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PAFA Issues Exposure Draft of the Common Core Competency Framework for Future-Fit Accountants in Africa. PAFA has issued an Exposure Draft of the proposed Common Core Competency Framework (CCCF) for Future-Fit Accountants for Africa, inviting stakeholders to provide comments by 23 August 2026.
The proposed CCCF establishes a minimum benchmark for professional accountancy qualifications across Africa, supporting greater consistency, qualification comparability, mutual recognition, and professional mobility. It aligns with the revised 2025 International Education Standards (IES) issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF), while reflecting the evolving role of professional accountants in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, governance, public financial management, value creation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Service to develop of an Online Examination Management System (OEMS) for levels 2 & 3 of ICAG -Ghana’s professional qualificationPAFA is inviting service providers to render the service as set forth in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) and Terms of Reference (ToR). Service providers should have proven experience in the design, development, deployment, and support of OEMS.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
Interested service providers are encouraged to submit proposals by close of business on 13 March 2026 through the link provided in the RFP.
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PAFA is inviting service providers to render the service as set forth in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) and Terms of Reference (ToR). Service providers should have proven experience in the design, development, deployment, and support of OEMS.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
Interested service providers are encouraged to submit proposals by close of business on 13 March 2026 through the link provided in the RFP.
PAFA and AAFA Launch 2026–2027 Africa Accounting & Finance Research Call (ACAFRI)The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA), in partnership with the African Accounting and Finance Association (AAFA), has launched the 2026–2027 Africa Call for Accounting and Finance Research Initiative (ACAFRI).
ACAFRI is a flagship programme designed to promote African-led, evidence-based research that informs professional practice, regulation, and public policy across the continent. The initiative supports research aligned with Africa’s economic, governance, digital transformation, and sustainability priorities.
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The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA), in partnership with the African Accounting and Finance Association (AAFA), has launched the 2026–2027 Africa Call for Accounting and Finance Research Initiative (ACAFRI).
ACAFRI is a flagship programme designed to promote African-led, evidence-based research that informs professional practice, regulation, and public policy across the continent. The initiative supports research aligned with Africa’s economic, governance, digital transformation, and sustainability priorities.
PAFA and African Development Bank Launch Major Capacity Building Project to Strengthen Public Financial Management and Professional Accountancy Organisations Across AfricaPAFA and African Development Bank Launch Major Capacity Building Project to Strengthen Public Financial Management and Professional Accountancy Organisations Across Africa
26 November 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa
The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) today officially launched the Strengthening PAFA and Public Financial Management Resilience in Africa (SPRA) Programme—an ambitious multi-year initiative aimed at enhancing the continent’s public financial management systems strengthening PAFA and Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs) in 23 eligible African countries.
Funded by the African Development Bank Group’s Transition Support Facility (TSF) with UA 4.0 million (approximately USD 5.4 million) grant over three years, the programme aims to expand institutional development, improve public sector professionalism, and harmonise standards and practices across Africa. It represents a significant step in consolidating PAFA’s PAO Development Programme and strengthening its continental impact. The overall goal of the project is to enhance professional capacity in public financial management and standardise professional accounting standards, tools, and practices across Africa. The specific objectives are (i) to strengthen institutional, professional, and human capacities of PAOs for better quality financial reports in transition states, and (ii) to professionalise accountants and auditors in the public sector.
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PAFA and African Development Bank Launch Major Capacity Building Project to Strengthen Public Financial Management and Professional Accountancy Organisations Across Africa
26 November 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa
The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) today officially launched the Strengthening PAFA and Public Financial Management Resilience in Africa (SPRA) Programme—an ambitious multi-year initiative aimed at enhancing the continent’s public financial management systems strengthening PAFA and Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs) in 23 eligible African countries.
Funded by the African Development Bank Group’s Transition Support Facility (TSF) with UA 4.0 million (approximately USD 5.4 million) grant over three years, the programme aims to expand institutional development, improve public sector professionalism, and harmonise standards and practices across Africa. It represents a significant step in consolidating PAFA’s PAO Development Programme and strengthening its continental impact. The overall goal of the project is to enhance professional capacity in public financial management and standardise professional accounting standards, tools, and practices across Africa. The specific objectives are (i) to strengthen institutional, professional, and human capacities of PAOs for better quality financial reports in transition states, and (ii) to professionalise accountants and auditors in the public sector.
PAFA Convenes Forum to Advance Sustainability and Integrated Reporting in AfricaPAFA Convenes Forum to Advance Sustainability and Integrated Reporting in Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa 18 November 2025
The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) has convened the inaugural meeting of the Forum for Advancing Sustainability and Integrated Reporting in Africa (the Forum), a landmark initiative designed to strengthen Africa’s leadership in sustainability disclosure and integrated reporting.
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PAFA Convenes Forum to Advance Sustainability and Integrated Reporting in Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa 18 November 2025
The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) has convened the inaugural meeting of the Forum for Advancing Sustainability and Integrated Reporting in Africa (the Forum), a landmark initiative designed to strengthen Africa’s leadership in sustainability disclosure and integrated reporting.
Professional Accountancy Organisations in Africa to Pioneer Sustainability Reporting Capacity Through PAFA-Led PilotProfessional Accountancy Organisations in Africa to Pioneer Sustainability Reporting Capacity Through PAFA-Led Pilot
Johannesburg, South Africa, 10 November 2025
The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) is launching a pilot initiative that will enable professional accountancy organisations (PAOs) in Africa to take the lead in building the continent’s capacity for sustainability reporting.
Through this pilot, participating PAOs will be the first to access a dedicated online platform powered by The ESG Exchange — a cutting-edge sustainability learning environment designed to strengthen professional competence in sustainability and integrated reporting.
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Professional Accountancy Organisations in Africa to Pioneer Sustainability Reporting Capacity Through PAFA-Led Pilot
Johannesburg, South Africa, 10 November 2025
The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) is launching a pilot initiative that will enable professional accountancy organisations (PAOs) in Africa to take the lead in building the continent’s capacity for sustainability reporting.
Through this pilot, participating PAOs will be the first to access a dedicated online platform powered by The ESG Exchange — a cutting-edge sustainability learning environment designed to strengthen professional competence in sustainability and integrated reporting.
Service to Update the Professional Qualification of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors in Tanzania - ReissuedService to Update the Professional Qualification (PQ) of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in Tanzania – Reissued.
PAFA is inviting service providers to render the service as set forth in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) and Terms of Reference (ToR). Service providers should be an appropriate type of organisation; a professional accountancy organisation is preferred.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
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Service to Update the Professional Qualification (PQ) of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in Tanzania – Reissued.
PAFA is inviting service providers to render the service as set forth in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) and Terms of Reference (ToR). Service providers should be an appropriate type of organisation; a professional accountancy organisation is preferred.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
Service to coordinate the implementation of the ONECCA-Togo Development ProjectService to coordinate the implementation of the ONECCA-Togo Development Project
PAFA is inviting Proposals from Consultants based in Lome, Togo, interested in the position of in-country project coordinator as set forth in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
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Service to coordinate the implementation of the ONECCA-Togo Development Project
PAFA is inviting Proposals from Consultants based in Lome, Togo, interested in the position of in-country project coordinator as set forth in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
Service to develop a roadmap to implement the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) of the API under the auspices of ONECCA-TogoService to develop a roadmap to implement the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) of the API under the auspices of ONECCA-Togo
PAFA is inviting Proposals from Consultants familiar with the accountancy profession and public sector in French-speaking countries in Africa to render the service as set forth in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR). Fluency in French and English is a requirement.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
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Service to develop a roadmap to implement the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) of the API under the auspices of ONECCA-Togo
PAFA is inviting Proposals from Consultants familiar with the accountancy profession and public sector in French-speaking countries in Africa to render the service as set forth in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR). Fluency in French and English is a requirement.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
Service to develop and deliver IPSAS and Health Service Training under the auspices of ONECCA-TogoService to develop and deliver IPSAS and Health Service Training under the auspices of ONECCA-Togo
PAFA is inviting proposals to develop/translate IPSAS and Health Service training material and deliver the training as set forth in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR). Consultants should have a good understanding of the context of Public and Health Service Sectors in French Speaking Countries, including in Togo and should be capable of delivering the training in French.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
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Service to develop and deliver IPSAS and Health Service Training under the auspices of ONECCA-Togo
PAFA is inviting proposals to develop/translate IPSAS and Health Service training material and deliver the training as set forth in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR). Consultants should have a good understanding of the context of Public and Health Service Sectors in French Speaking Countries, including in Togo and should be capable of delivering the training in French.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
Service to Update the Professional Qualification (PQ) of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in TanzaniaService to Update the Professional Qualification (PQ) of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in Tanzania
PAFA is inviting service providers to render the service as set forth in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) and Terms of Reference (ToR). Service providers should be an appropriate type of organisation; a professional accountancy organisation is preferred.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
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Service to Update the Professional Qualification (PQ) of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in Tanzania
PAFA is inviting service providers to render the service as set forth in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) and Terms of Reference (ToR). Service providers should be an appropriate type of organisation; a professional accountancy organisation is preferred.
Service providers should carefully review the RFP and ToR before deciding whether to submit a proposal. A proposal should be submitted only if the service provider can perform the service if selected.
PAFA Recognises Those Amplifying Africa’s Voice on Global Accountancy PlatformsPAFA Recognises Those Amplifying Africa’s Voice on Global Accountancy Platforms
Johannesburg, South Africa, 14 March 2025 – The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) proudly recognises the growing presence of African professionals serving on International Standards-Setting Boards and Advisory Groups of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
These boards and advisory groups play an important role in shaping the global accountancy profession by fostering diverse perspectives and developing high-quality international standards and guidance that are widely accepted and implemented. PAFA acknowledges the contributions of African representatives on these platforms. Their expertise and advocacy ensure that international standards and guidance consider Africa’s unique circumstances, facilitating their adoption and effective implementation across the continent. In doing so, they strengthen the profession and enhance economic growth.
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PAFA Recognises Those Amplifying Africa’s Voice on Global Accountancy Platforms
Johannesburg, South Africa, 14 March 2025 – The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) proudly recognises the growing presence of African professionals serving on International Standards-Setting Boards and Advisory Groups of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
These boards and advisory groups play an important role in shaping the global accountancy profession by fostering diverse perspectives and developing high-quality international standards and guidance that are widely accepted and implemented. PAFA acknowledges the contributions of African representatives on these platforms. Their expertise and advocacy ensure that international standards and guidance consider Africa’s unique circumstances, facilitating their adoption and effective implementation across the continent. In doing so, they strengthen the profession and enhance economic growth.