EFRAG FR TEG Approves New Composition of Academic Panel to Boost Collaboration on Financial and Sustainability Reporting

The EFRAG FR TEG has approved the updated composition of the Academic Panel, following a comprehensive selection process aimed at expanding its scope to support and cooperate on both EFRAG’s financial reporting and sustainability reporting activities.

The EFRAG Academic Panel was established in 2017 as a response to the increasing importance of research activities for the IASB and EFRAG. The Panel has been renewed in 2025 following a call for candidates. The Panel consists of 20 academics specialised in financial reporting, including IFRS Accounting Standards, and sustainability reporting, as well as knowledgeable in various aspects and topics specifically relevant to Europe.

Erlend Kvaal (Co-chair, honorary member) and Andrea Lionzo (Co-chair, EFRAG FR TEG member, member) said:

“The refreshed composition of the EFRAG Academic Panel marks an important step in deepening our collaboration with the academic community. With an expanded scope now covering both financial and sustainability reporting, the Panel’s insights will be invaluable in ensuring our technical advice reflects the latest research and diverse European perspectives.”

New Composition of the Academic Panel

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The panel will contribute to the debate on current relevant topics by:

  • Providing academic input on EFRAG’s projects;

  • Providing references to relevant academic literature and researchers that would be relevant to consider for EFRAG’s projects;

  • Assisting EFRAG in finalising tenders for academic studies, including formulating the research questions, selecting the successful bidders, and monitoring and reviewing outsourced academic work.

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