IFAC member bodies can contribute to efficient and effective career decisions by informing
individuals considering a career as a professional accountant of the technical competence,
professional skills, and professional values, ethics, and attitudes expected of those successfully
completing professional accounting education programs. Individuals are only able to make
informed decisions when provided with the necessary information. IFAC member bodies may
collect and analyze the data on an ongoing basis so that advice to individuals considering a career
as a professional accountant can be based on reliable information. The information to be provided
by IFAC member bodies may cover: