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09 Jul 2026
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh The newly-issued 2026 Global Economic Prospects report by the World Bank extended beyond the standard review of growth and inflation indicators, with ...
NEW YORK - The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), in collaboration with the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and Ordre National des Experts Comptables ...
LONDON - The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued IFRS 20 Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities, a new Accounting Standard for companies subject to a ...
10 Jun 2026
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh In a previous article, I addressed the concept of sovereign preparedness, extending beyond the scope of political readiness. I believe this topic is ...
LONDON- The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation Trustees revised the Due Process Handbook, which sets out the required steps for the International ...
NEW YORK - The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) released for public consultation an Exposure Draft that proposes revisions to International Standard ...
06 May 2026
AMMAN – HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of the Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA/Jordan), announced the release of the Arabic translated version of the ...
NEW YORK - The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) announced revisions to its Statements of Membership Obligations (SMOs) 1–7, effective April 1, 2026. The ...
LONDON - The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has during its April board meeting in Beijing agreed to propose requirements for nature-related disclosures in ...
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh The economies of our Gulf Arab countries have emerged as a case that deserves close attention; not because they are immune to crises, but because they ...
05 Apr 2026
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh I have spent more than five decades at the intersection of commerce, technology, and institutional development. I have watched ideas become industries, ...
LONDON - The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) published the Exposure Draft Risk Mitigation Accounting, proposing amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and ...
NEW YORK - The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) released new global research analyzing the rapid growth of private equity (PE) investment in professional ...
24 Mar 2026
In a gesture reflecting a deep sense of responsibility and paternal care, Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global, contacted his staff members at the ...
IPSASB SRS 1 strengthens transparency, accountability, and decision-making for governments and public sector entities NEW YORK- Governments face risks related to climate ...
18 Feb 2026
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Throughout my lifelong journey in the service of the accounting profession, I have witnessed its remarkable transformation from a discipline rooted in ...
LONDON - The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) published narrow-scope amendments to its standards arising from the International Ethics ...
NEW YORK - The IFRS Interpretations Committee discussed the following matter and tentatively decided not to add a standard-setting project to the work plan. The Committee ...
14 Jan 2026
Drawing upon my extensive international experience in the fields of accounting and auditing, as well as the various leadership roles through which I have served the profession ...