Jim Knafo, FCPA, FCA

Jim Knafo has devoted his career to redefining the accounting profession on a global stage. As CEO of the Global Accounting Alliance, Jim is the voice for over 1.4 million professionals worldwide, driving transformative change in sustainability, ethics and international standards. His visionary leadership spans senior roles at AICPA & CIMA, the law firm Daoust Vukovich, as well as founding U.S. CPA Success, a pioneering program that empowered thousands to achieve their U.S. CPA designation.

Jim’s influence extends to his tenure as President of the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants – a distinction rarely bestowed upon a non-Asian leader – where he united 30 national professional accountancy organizations, collectively representing more than two million accountants, to advance collaboration and excellence across borders.

Jim has held senior advisory roles with the International Federation of Accountants, shaping the future of the profession. Renowned for his ability to build bridges and foster progress, Jim is celebrated by peers worldwide as one of the most influential and visionary leaders in global accountancy.