Celebrating South African Leadership: CIBA Congratulates Patricia Stock on IFAC Board Appointment

From Chartered Institute of Business Accountants (CIBA), we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Patricia Stock, CEO of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), who has been appointed to the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Board. We are proud to see a South African leader take the helm at IFAC and is confident that Patricia will bring invaluable insights to the global accounting community, enhancing the international standards that guide our profession.

IFAC is the global voice for the accountancy profession. They’re dedicated to setting high standards, supporting accountants and firms, and making sure that the profession serves the public interest across international borders. Patricia’s new role will allow her to actively shape global accounting practices and standards.

After a competitive nomination process, Patricia’s candidacy received unanimous support from the IFAC Nominating Committee and final approval by the Council. This appointment reflects both her impressive expertise and South Africa’s growing reputation in the global accounting community.