Robert L. Bunting
Robert L. Bunting came to campus on March 17, 2009, as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series. During his visit, Mr. Bunting met in small groups with students, faculty, and professionals. In the evening, he gave a very timely presentation titled, “Global Ethics and Auditing Standards for the 21 st Century” to an audience of about 150 students, faculty, alumni, and guests from the community.
In his presentation, he discussed the development and implementation of global ethics and auditing standards and their importance to the global economy, financial reporting, and corporate governance. His remarks also addressed the current financial crisis and the need for a thoughtful, measured, and coordinated response by regulators worldwide. After his presentation, Mr. Bunting was presented the Accounting in the Public Interest Award by the Center for Accounting Ethics, Governance, and the Public Interest in recognition of “his leadership and commitment to ethical standards and values in the accounting profession.”
Mr. Bunting is the president of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). IFAC is the worldwide organization for the accountancy profession, representing more than 2.5 million accountants employed in public practice, industry and commerce, government, and academe. He is also a partner at Moss Adams LLP where he served as the chairman and chief executive officer from 1982 to 2004. Moss Adams LLP is a member of Praxity (formerly Moores Rowland International) where Mr. Bunting served as the chair from 1998 to 2004. From 2004 to 2005, Mr. Bunting was the chairman of the board of directors of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
He previously served as a member of the AICPA Board of Directors and is a past chairman or member of several AICPA committees, including the Audit Committee, Board of Examiners, and SEC Practice Section Executive Committee. Mr. Bunting was one of two recipients of the 2008 AICPA Gold Medal for Distinguished Service. He has also been named by Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting.
IFAC press release>>
To learn more about global ethics and auditing standards, visit
- The Journal of Accountancy
- International Federation of Accountants