Policy submission principles

Understand the framework that guides our approach to drafting submissions

IN BRIEF

It’s our role as a professional body to advocate in the public good on policy areas that impact our members and the profession
Our advocacy work centres on drafting policy submissions to government, regulators and standard-setting bodies, with input from our members
Policy submissions are framed by a set of guiding principles that articulate our values and objectives

Good public policy plays an important role in contributing to a nation’s prosperity.

It helps determine the economic future for the citizens, organisations and governments of countries we operate in.

We act in the public good on matters that are relevant to our members and the businesses and communities they serve.

Our policy priorities and positions are developed by our advocacy team, with input from our members.

When drafting submissions to government, regulators and standard setters, we are guided by the following principles:

Act in the public interest in accordance with the ethical standards that apply to the profession internationally
Policies should be apolitical and evidence-based
Policies should provide certainty and confidence for business and consumers
Advocate on issues that are relevant to our members and the profession
Focus on the long term prosperity and wellbeing of our nations, looking to the next 30 years, rather than the next three years and
Policies should be equitable and fair to both current and future stakeholders

Policies should be framed around the four pillars that support prosperity of the countries we operate in:

Learn more about our advocacy objectives, policy priorities and positions

We actively engage with the government, regulators and standard-setters to advocate on behalf of members and the accounting profession.

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