World Congress of Accountants to Be Held in Seoul Next November

Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants and IFAC to Co-Host
World Congress of Accountants 2026 in Seoul
Focus on Accounting, Auditing, Sustainability, and AI-Driven Innovation

The Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants announced on August 26 that it will co-host the World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) in Seoul for four days from November 17 to 20 next year.

The World Congress of Accountants is a flagship event for accountants worldwide, aimed at strengthening the global accounting community through exchanges among representatives of accounting organizations from various countries. The upcoming congress in Seoul will be the first event held since the switch to a biennial (every two years) schedule. On-site attendance will be limited to key domestic and international figures who are invited in advance. Accountants, as well as members of the public interested in accounting, finance, and related fields, will be able to participate online.

On-site participants will have access to plenary sessions, panel discussions, lectures by experts in various fields, and networking programs. Attendees will include key figures such as executives and committee members from IFAC member organizations, heads of accounting firms, representatives from standard-setting bodies, regulatory agencies, and government, as well as stakeholders from multilateral and development organizations, corporations, and investors. The Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants and IFAC plan to work closely together to ensure that the Seoul congress is operated at a high standard and facilitates meaningful exchanges.

Choi Unyeol, President of the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Choi Unyeol, President of the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants, said, "We are very pleased that Seoul has been selected as the host city for WCOA 2026. This congress will provide an in-depth forum for discussing not only accounting, auditing, and sustainability, but also the challenges and opportunities of AI-driven digital innovation." He added, "From program planning to on-site operations, the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants will collaborate closely with IFAC to deliver a high-quality experience and great satisfaction to all participants. We will do our utmost to ensure that attendees can vividly experience Seoul's vibrant culture and dynamic innovation ecosystem, and gain valuable insights during the congress."

Lee White, CEO of IFAC, stated, "Seoul is a dynamic and innovative international city and an ideal location for WCOA 2026. This congress will provide an opportunity to reflect on the continued development of the accounting profession, adaptation to change, and the importance of global cooperation."

Meanwhile, the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is an international organization whose members are accounting bodies from countries around the world, leading international cooperation and the pursuit of public interest in the accounting profession. National accounting organizations, with ethics and professionalism as their core values, carry out internationally recognized activities and, together with IFAC, are at the forefront of driving continuous development and innovation, sharing opinions, fulfilling social responsibilities, and advancing the future of the accounting profession.