Description of Levels of Proficiency
This description of levels of proficiency supports the IAESB’s use of learning outcomes in its publications such as International Education Standards (IESs) 2, 3 and 4. It provides descriptions of three levels of proficiency. These descriptions, together with the learning outcomes, provide information to help member bodies design their professional accounting education programs for a variety of professional accounting roles and specializations.complexity, and uncertainty.
Intermediate
Typically, learning outcomes in a competence area focus on:
• Independently applying, comparing, and analyzing underlying principles and theories from relevant areas of technical competence to complete work assignments and make decisions;
• Combining technical competence and professional skills to complete work assignments;
• Applying professional values, ethics, and attitudes to work assignments; and
• Presenting information and explaining ideas in a clear manner, using oral and written communications, to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
Learning outcomes at the intermediate level relate to work situations that are characterized by moderate levels of ambiguity, complexity, and uncertainty.
Advanced
Typically, learning outcomes in a competence area focus on:
Selecting and integrating principles and theories from different areas of technical competence to manage and lead projects and work assignments,