The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Greece (SOEL) have announced the extension of their successful collaboration, reaffirming their joint commitment to strengthening public sector financial capability through the continued delivery and development of the Greek-language Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (CertIPSAS).
Building on the strong foundations established since the introduction of CertIPSAS in Greece, the renewed agreement reflects a shared long-term vision: to equip finance professionals across Greece and the wider Greek-speaking community with the expertise needed to support transparency, accountability, and high-quality financial management in the public sector.
As governments and public institutions face increasing demands for robust financial governance and international comparability, knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) has become more critical than ever. Through CertIPSAS in Greek, ACCA and SOEL are ensuring that globally recognised expertise is accessible locally, in a format that is practical, relevant, and immediately applicable in the public sector environment.
CertIPSAS goes beyond technical knowledge. It empowers finance professionals to play a more strategic role in public sector reform by supporting better decision-making, improved financial reporting practices, and enhanced public trust. By extending their partnership, ACCA and SOEL reaffirm their shared commitment to developing future-ready finance professionals who can lead change across the public sector.
This agreement builds on an already strong and long-standing relationship between the two bodies, including a successful Joint Examination Scheme in place since 2009 and the CertIFRS qualification, which has been offered in Greece since 2019.
The continued collaboration also represents a broader investment in strengthening the professional skills of the public sector finance function in Greece. By aligning global standards with local professional development, ACCA and SOEL are helping to create a stronger, more resilient financial ecosystem, one that meets both national priorities and international expectations.
Together, ACCA and SOEL remain dedicated to advancing professional excellence, strengthening public financial management, and contributing to sustainable economic governance in Greece and beyond.
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Ms Caitriona Allis, Head of ACCA Europe
We are delighted to extend our partnership with SOEL and continue strengthening public sector financial capability in Greece. By delivering CertIPSAS in Greek, we are ensuring finance professionals have access to globally recognised expertise that supports transparency, accountability and high-quality financial management.
As public sector organisations navigate increasing complexity and demand for international comparability, building strong IPSAS capability is more important than ever. Through this renewed collaboration, we are investing not only in technical excellence, but in the development of forward-thinking professionals who can support reform, enhance public trust, and drive long-term value for citizens across Greece and the wider region.
Mr. Apostolos Polyzos, President of SOEL
“The renewal and expansion of our strategic partnership with ACCA reaffirms SOEL’s consistent commitment to enhancing the quality and credibility of accountancy in Greece.
In an environment of increasing demands for transparency, accountability and international comparability, promoting knowledge of IPSAS and delivering CertIPSAS in the Greek language constitute a meaningful instrument of professional empowerment. Our objective is to shape a modern skills framework that enables accountancy professionals to respond with competence and strategic insight to the challenges of the future.
Our collaboration with ACCA is not merely an educational initiative; it represents an investment in strengthening the institutional foundations of public economic governance and in building a strong and sustainable financial ecosystem for the benefit of our country.”