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.

La PAFA et Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à la 8ème édition du Congrès Africa des Comptables (ACOA2025), qui se tiendra du 6 au 9 mai 2025 au Centre de Convention de Kigali (KCC) dans la capitale du Rwanda. 

Organisé par l'Institut des experts-comptables du Rwanda (ICPAR) en partenariat avec la Fédération Panafricaine des Comptables (PAFA), cet événement phare réunira plus de 2 000 délégués de plus de 65 pays qui se pencheront sur le thème "Créer de la valeur en Afrique" : "Créer de la valeur pour l'Afrique".

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

Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que la Fédération panafricaine des experts-comptables (PAFA) organisera sa série annuelle de webinaires de la Semaine de la durabilité du 19 au 22 août 2024. Le thème de cette année est "Forger un avenir durable : Stratégies et outils pour une mise en œuvre accélérée des normes de durabilité en Afrique."

Nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir à l'île Belle Mare, Maurice en juin prochain pour une série d'événements, dont la 14ème Assemblée Générale Annuelle prévue pour le 27 juin 2024. Veuillez consulter l'avis de convocation à l'Assemblée Générale Annuelle et les documents connexes.

D'autres événements sont prévus:

• 25 juin: Atelier sur l'élaboration d'une stratégie efficace pour les OCP (Ordres)
• 26 juin: Forum de leadership des OCP (Ordres) de la PAFA
• 26 Juin: Forum sur la Promotion des Femmes dans la Profession Comptable
• 26 juin: Réception d’accueil
• 27 juin: Dîner de gala
• 28 juin: Forum technique de MIPA – PAFA

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter le programme ci-joint.

Participez à la semaine annuelle de la durabilité organisée par le PAFA du 30 octobre 2023 au 2 novembre 2023 sur le thème : Les voies de la prospérité : Faire progresser le développement durable en Afrique, chaque jour se concentrant sur la durabilité à travers une lentille différente :

Jour 1 - Normes d'information sur le développement durable : Ouvrir la voie à la réussite économique de l'Afrique

Jour 2 - L'écologisation du gouvernement : Naviguer sur la voie des pratiques durables dans le secteur public

Jour 3 - Construire la confiance : Le pouvoir de l'assurance de la durabilité

Jour 4 - Intégrer la durabilité dans l'apprentissage et le développement