Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Africa's economies. They account for the vast majority of businesses, create millions of jobs, foster innovation, and contribute significantly to economic growth and resilience. Yet many SMEs continue to face challenges in accessing finance, strengthening governance, navigating an evolving regulatory environment, and building sustainable businesses.

Small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) are uniquely positioned to help unlock the potential of SMEs. Beyond providing traditional accounting and audit services, SMPs serve as trusted business advisers, supporting SMEs with financial management, sustainability reporting, governance, digital transformation, taxation, business resilience, and access to finance.

As the needs of SMEs continue to evolve, it is essential that SMPs remain informed of emerging developments in international standards and that Africa's perspectives are reflected in the global standard-setting process. The active participation of SMPs in consultations with the International Standard Setters (ISS), including the IAASB, IESBA and the IFRS Foundation, is critical to ensuring that future standards are practical, proportionate and responsive to the realities faced by practitioners and businesses across Africa.

To support this objective, the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) will host the Inaugural PAFA Africa Conference for SMPs & SMEs, a virtual conference to be held from 28–31 July 2026 under the theme:Empowering SMPs and SMEs for Sustainable Growth, Trust, and Transformation in Africa

PAFA is inviting accountancy education stakeholders to Webinars on the proposed CCCF.  The workshops will be held 14:00-16:00 on the following dates: 27July 2026: 27 July CCCF Webinar registration link, and 5-6 August 2026: 5-6 Aug CCCF Webinar registration link.  Please register for the webinars on the provided links. PAFA has issued an  Exposure Draft of the Common Core Competency Framework for Future-Fit Accountants in Africa. of the proposed Common Core Competency Framework (CCCF) for Future-Fit Accountants for Africa, and is inviting stakeholders to provide comments by 23 August 2026.

PAFA is pleased to invite you to participate in its Annual Virtual Programme, "Strengthening Africa's Voice in Global Standard Setting," taking place from 21–23 July 2026, from 13:00–15:00 (GMT+2) each day.

This year's theme, "From Voice to Influence: Deepening Africa's Strategic Engagement in Global Standard Setting," focuses on strengthening the technical capacity of African accountants to contribute meaningfully to international standard-setting processes. The programme will feature expert-led presentations, interactive discussions, and practical exercises aimed at enhancing Africa's influence in shaping global standards.

PAFA Annual General Assembly and IFAC Connect 2026: We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming PAFA meetings and IFAC Connect Africa 2026, taking place in Algiers, Algeria from 24 to 26 June 2026. This important week will bring together leaders and stakeholders from across the profession for strategic discussions, collaboration, and knowledge sharing aimed at advancing the accountancy profession across Africa and beyond The Annual General Assembly and IFAC Connect will take place at the the El Aurassi Hotel. Please see the attached Notice of the Annual General Meeting and Agenda.

Programme Overview

Wednesday, 24 June

09:00 – 17:00 | IFAC Connect Africa 2026

Thursday, 25 June

08:30 – 09:30 | Forum for Advancing Women in Accountancy in Africa – Breakfast Session

10:00 – 13:00 | IFAC Connect Africa 2026

14:00 – 15:30 | PAFA Dialogue: The Role of PAOs in Advancing AfCFTA

16:00 – 18:00 | IFRS Foundation Workshop hosted by PAFA

19:00 – 21:30 | Gala Dinner

Friday, 26 June

08:30 – 12:00 | PAFA General Assembly Annual General Meeting

Click here to register for the events.

On behalf of Women in Accountancy in Africa (WiAiA), an initiative of the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA), we are pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming webinar:

Theme:The Invisible Ladder
Date: 18 June 2026
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (SAST)
Format: Virtual (Click here to register) 

This webinar forms part of the broader Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) Forum to Advance Women in Accountancy in Africa, an initiative dedicated to fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and empowered accountancy profession across the continent. The Forum provides a continental platform that promotes the strengthening of women’s associations, enables knowledge-sharing across countries, encourages stakeholder dialogue, and advances women’s leadership and participation at all levels of the profession.

PAFA & AAFA Complete 2024–2025 ACAFRI.PAFA, in partnership with the African Accounting & Finance Association (AAFA), has successfully completed the 2024–2025 ACAFRI, the fifth round of its research initiative supporting evidence-based accounting and finance studies in Africa. The three funded projects examined:

The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) is pleased to announce a landmark webinar on Investigation and Disciplinary (I&D) systems in Africa, taking place from 23–25 September 2025.

This three-day programme goes beyond technical training—it is an opportunity for Heads of I&D Departments, Committee Members, regulators, legal experts, and professional accountants to deepen their understanding of effective I&D processes. Participants will gain practical skills, global insights, and peer learning opportunities to strengthen the credibility and consistency of disciplinary systems across the continent.

We are delighted to invite you to the 8th edition of the Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA2025), taking place from 6th to 9th May 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) in Rwanda's capital. 

Hosted by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) in partnership with the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA), this flagship event will bring together over 2,000 delegates from more than 65 countries to explore the theme: "Creating Value for Africa."

Join PAFA and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for a virtual education session and engagement on the IASB Exposure Draft Equity Method of Accounting - IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (revised 202x). Follow this link to register for the PAFA webinar on 27 November 2024: Webinar Registration - Zoom

To learn more about the proposals ahead of the webinar, please follow the link below, to listen to a webcast in your language of choice. IFRS - Webcast series: Explore the Equity Method Exposure Draft: IFRS - Webcast series: Explore the Equity Method Exposure Draft

Temos o prazer de anunciar que a Federação Pan-Africana de Contadores (PAFA) realizará sua série anual de webinars da Semana da Sustentabilidade de 19 a 22 de agosto de 2024. O tema deste ano é "Forjando um futuro sustentável: Estratégias e ferramentas para a implementação acelerada de padrões de sustentabilidade na África".

Estamos felizes em recebê-los nas Ilhas Belle Mare, Maurício em junho para uma série de eventos, incluindo a Reunião Geral Anual da 14ª Assembleia Geral agendada para 27 de junho de 2024. Consulte o Aviso da Reunião Geral Anual e os documentos relacionados em anexo.

Outros eventos incluem:

• 25 de junho: Workshop sobre o desenvolvimento de uma estratégia eficaz para a OPP
• 26 de junho: Fórum de Liderança da PAFA PAO
• 26 de junho: Fórum para o avanço das mulheres na profissão contábil
• 26 de junho: Recepção de boas-vindas
• 27 de junho: Jantar de Gala
• 28 de junho: Fórum Técnico PAFA - MIPA

Para obter mais informações, consulte o esboço de eventos em anexo.

Participe da semana anual de sustentabilidade da PAFA com o tema: Caminhos para a prosperidade: Promovendo o desenvolvimento sustentável na África, com cada dia enfocando a sustentabilidade por meio de uma lente diferente:

Dia 1 - Padrões de Relatórios de Sustentabilidade: Pavimentando o caminho para o sucesso econômico africano

Dia 2 - Greening Government: Navegando no caminho para práticas sustentáveis no setor público

Dia 3 - Construindo confiança: O poder da garantia de sustentabilidade

Dia 4 - Integrando a sustentabilidade no aprendizado e no desenvolvimento