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The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) have published their joint Annual Report, spotlighting a year of global engagement, cross-board collaboration, and continued commitment to the public interest. Read the full report to see the boards' key milestones and priorities for the year ahead.

IECnet was founded on 25 September 1987, and every year we mark the occasion with "IECnet Day." It has also become a friendly tradition among our members: who can come up with the most creative way to celebrate? Over the years we've seen IECnet-themed cakes, presentations for staff, charity donations made in IECnet's name, and much more.

This year was no exception. Last Friday, so many members shared their wonderful celebrations with their teams to mark IECnet's 39th anniversary. Thank you for being part of IECnet and for everything it stands for!

We are delighted with the number of the entries we received. The winner will be announced at the AGM, and the winning firm will have IECnet coffee trees planted in its name: trees that yield the very beans that keep us going, while also providing oxygen and carbon credits along the way. Let's keep growing the IECnet forest, one tree at a time!

The Board of IECnet is composed of 11 members. At least one member of the Board must come from each continent where IECnet has members (i.e. Africa, America, Asia/Oceania, Europe) (rule 4.4). In addition, the sub-committees are required to have a Board member as chairperson (rule 4.13).

The current members of the Board are:

• Chairman: Vacant
• Vice Chairman and Chairman Executive Committee: Daniel Ziska
• Treasurer: Suan Wee Tan
• Secretary: Daniel Termin
• Chairman Audit Committee: Wassim Turki
• Chairman Membership Committee: Arigo Ploy
• Chairman Knowledge & Skills Committee: Pallav Acharya
• Chairman Business Development: Redouane Stoti
• Chairman Resources: Andrea Manenti
• Representative EMEA/APAC: Wilfred van der Werf-van Dijk
• Representative Americas: Bruno Lopes

Vacancies

Arigo Ploy has reached the end of his 1st Board term. With the passing of our Chairman, Vincent Domon, another seat on the Board has become vacant. By a decision of the Board, Daniel Ziska, as Executive Vice-Chairman, was appointed to the role of President until the General Assembly in Luxor. He has already stated his availability to stand for the presidency until the end of his term of office (AGM 2027).

According to IECnet Rule 4.7 any member may nominate as a candidate for a vacant position in the Board. Candidates will be subject to a vote by the delegates at the General Assembly.

So if you wish to join the Board of IECnet, you may apply by sending your candidacy to the IECnet Secretary, Mr. Daniel Termin, before 14 September 2026 at [email protected].

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our member in Lebanon, Mr. Adel Karim, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, 16 August 2026.

For many years, Adel was not only a dedicated member of the IECnet family but also a trusted friend to many of you. He believed in the value of international cooperation, professional excellence, and the friendships that IECnet fostered. His integrity, generosity, and dedication left a lasting impression on his firm and on those who had the privilege of knowing him.

While we mourn this great loss, we remain fully committed to carrying forward the vision and values that he instilled in Karim & Co. His firm and its offices will continue the journey he began, with the same dedication and professionalism. Ms. Fawaz, Partner of Karim & Co., will represent Karim & Co. within IECnet and will continue to strengthen the relationships that Adel valued so deeply.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Adel's family and his team. May he rest in peace, and may his memory continue to inspire us all.

Following the sudden and deeply saddening passing of our Chairman, Vincent Domon, we would like to update you on the interim leadership arrangements now in place to ensure continuity for the network.

Executive Vice Chairman Daniel Ziska was elected by the Board as interim IECnet Chairman, a role he will hold until the AGM in Luxor in October, where a permanent Chairman will be elected.

To further support the Executive Committee during this transitional period, Wilfred van der Werf-van Dijk has joined as interim Executive Vice Chairman.

The Executive Committee (EC) now comprises:

• Daniel Ziska (interim Chairman)
• Wilfred van der Werf-van Dijk (interim Executive Vice Chairman)
• Suan Wee Tan (Treasurer)
• Daniel Termin (Secretary)

A permanent Chairman will be elected at the AGM in Luxor, Egypt.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and colleague, IECnet Chairman Mr. Vincent Domon, who left suddenly and unexpectedly.

Vincent’s professional career began some 35 years ago at Cecaudit International, the firm where Mr. Hervé Abouly, one of the three founders of IECnet, was the main partner. This also explains why IECnet’s registered office is located in Champs-sur-Marne.

As a young accountant, Vincent developed professionally there and soon took on a leading role within the firm. He was not only an accountant and tax advisor, but also an auditor and a teacher of accountancy and tax matters. Even at that stage of his career, he was recognised as a colleague of international calibre. He spoke three languages fluently, possessed exceptional professional expertise and continuously contributed new ideas and initiatives.

Over the years, Vincent’s professional responsibilities and international commitments expanded considerably, and his partnership at Cecaudit International could no longer accommodate the full scope of his work. He therefore decided to join Endrix, bringing with him his extensive professional network, including his connections within IECnet. 

Vincent first joined the IECnet Board in 2007 as Treasurer and soon became Chairman, serving in this position until 2014. He was re-elected to the Board in 2020 and had served as Chairman ever since.

He led IECnet with great foresight, dedication and a constant stream of new ideas. He was always open to different perspectives and understood how to bring people from various countries and cultures together. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to IECnet, he was named an Honorary Member.

Vincent was an exceptionally warm-hearted, intelligent, and inspiring person. His international outlook, openness and genuine interest in people shaped every encounter with him. He travelled extensively on behalf of IECnet and strongly believed that international exchange enriches both professional and personal development. He once said that IECnet was “his oxygen.”

Vincent’s passing is a great loss for his family, his friends, and the entire IECnet community. We extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones and to all colleagues who had the privilege of working with him.

On behalf of the entire IECnet network, we honor Vincent Domon’s memory. His leadership, his vision and his contribution to IECnet will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with his sons and his family. 

May he rest in peace.  

The Catalan Association of Accountants and Management (ACCID) has awarded Frederic Borràs its Lifetime Professional Achievement Award, recognizing outstanding careers in accounting and business management.

Frederic Borràs has had a distinguished career in Spain and internationally. A former IECnet board member and Chairman of its Audit Committee, he also served on IFAC's Transnational Auditors Committee. Earlier in his career, he served as Managing Partner for KPMG in Catalonia, before joining Morera Asesores y Auditores.

Academically, he holds a PhD from the University of Barcelona, where he taught for over 30 years, an MBA from ESADE, and is a CPA (USA). He is currently a member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors, among other affiliations. ACCID counts 11,400 members across Catalonia.

IECnet warmly congratulates Frederic on this well-deserved recognition of his outstanding professional achievements!

IECnet was recently represented by Oboud Baeshen & Company Certified Public Accountants at the Accounting Excellence Forum hosted by the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA). The event brought together leading professionals from the accounting and auditing sector with the presence of the General Secretary of SOCPA during the forum, reflecting the strong engagement and exchange fostered throughout the event.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Yanjun Sun, founder and president of Star (Shanghai) Accounting & Consulting Co., Ltd., who passed away on 4 February 2026 as a result of a tragic car accident while on holiday in Turkey with his wife.

Yanjun Sun was the founder and driving force behind Star (Shanghai) Accounting & Consulting Co., Ltd., a firm he established in 2007 in Shanghai. Under his leadership, the company became a trusted partner for international businesses navigating the complex financial, regulatory, and compliance environment in China. With services ranging from corporate registration and tax compliance to accounting outsourcing and virtual CFO support, Star developed a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability, and international orientation.

Yanjun held a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Mathematics from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom and was a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society. In addition to leading his firm, he served as Director of the Expert Committee of the Shanghai Association of Accounting and Bookkeeping Service, contributing actively to the development and professional standards of the accounting profession in Shanghai. From 2019 onward, he also served as a People’s Congress Representative of Jing’an District in Shanghai.

In 2019, Star Accounting joined the international network of IECnet. Yanjun valued the exchange with colleagues around the world and believed strongly in international cooperation. As he once said: “Being part of IECnet means exchanging ideas, learning from fellow professionals, and growing together as an international community — all while staying grounded in our local strengths.”

Within IECnet, Yanjun was a valued colleague and a respected member of our international network. He believed deeply in the power of global cooperation between independent firms. His firm joined IECnet with the aim of strengthening international collaboration and supporting foreign businesses operating in China. Yanjun embodied this spirit through his openness, curiosity, and genuine interest in colleagues from around the world. In 2023, he became member of the IECne(x)t Working Group and has contributed many ideas and projects to the group. The IECnet members remember him not only as a highly competent professional but also as a warm and engaging personality who enjoyed sharing stories, ideas, laughter and the love for football!

Yanjun’s passing is a great loss for his family, for the Star team in Shanghai, and for the entire IECnet community. We extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones and to all colleagues who had the privilege of working with him.

He will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit, his commitment to professional excellence, and his belief in the value of international collaboration.

On behalf of the entire IECnet network, we honor Yanjun Sun's memory and the legacy he leaves behind. May he rest in peace. 

MNSA (Australia) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phillip Miller as Director of the newly established MNSA Canberra office. The opening of the Canberra office represents an important milestone in MNSA’s national growth strategy.

Phillip joins MNSA leadership as a Chartered Accountant and Certified Practising Accountant, bringing more than 35 years of experience in public practice. He has been an ASIC Registered Company Auditor since 1998 and has supported a diverse portfolio of clients across audit and accounting engagements. Phillip also expressed enthusiasm for solidifying a foothold for MNSA in the nation’s capital.

“I am very much looking forward to building the business in Canberra. It is a dynamic and important market, and one that I believe will benefit greatly from the MNSA model and its commitment to high-quality, relationship-driven service.”