Professor Elizabeth Gammie, head of Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Aberdeen Business School, has been reappointed to the prestigious International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) for a second three-year term.

The Board sets accounting education standards for all the professional accounting bodies around the world and its 18 board members come from across the globe.

It meets three times a year, primarily at the International Federation of Accountants HQ in New York, but also elsewhere around the world.

Through its activities the IAESB enhances education by developing and implementing International Education Standards which increase the competency of the global accountancy profession.

Chris Austin, chair of the IAESB, said: “Elizabeth has contributed substantially in the Board’s deliberations about how to ensure professional accountants acquire, enhance and demonstrate professional scepticism throughout their careers.

“We have much to do on this topic and the Board’s wider work programme. I am confident Elizabeth will continue to play an active part and I am delighted she has been reappointed for a second three-year term.”

Professor Gammie said: “I am delighted to be reappointed to the Board for a second term of office.

“An international professional appointment such as this is aligned with our commitment at Aberdeen Business School to work closely with professional bodies to ensure that all our courses reflect current professional thinking.

“On a personal level it is hugely gratifying to contribute to the enhancement of the accounting provision through the setting of education standards and supporting less developed nations in their quest to meet these standards.”