Dear IBCS Fan,

We hope 2025 is off to a great start for you! With the first quarter behind us, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the partnerships we’ve built, the sponsors who make our work possible, and the strong relationships that continue to shape the IBCS community. We’re excited for the opportunities ahead and look forward to growing together.

Let’s dive in!

Warm regards,

Your IBCS Team

IBCS sponsors for 2025

Our sponsors are key partners, supporting our success in 2025. With their help, we continue to raise the bar and offer unique projects. Get familiar with our sponsors:

+ IBCS Platinum Sponsor

Zebra BI, the vendor of IBCS® Certified Software solutions: for Office and for Power BI.

+ IBCS Gold Sponsors

SAP, the vendor of IBCS® Certified Software ‘SAP Analytics Cloud’.

TrueChart, IBCS® Certified Software for Qlik and Power BI.

+ IBCS Silver Sponsors

4e Academy, with IBCS® Certified Trainer

graphomate, IBCS® Certified Software

hi-chart, IBCS® Certified Software

Inforiver, IBCS® Certified Software

ks quadrat, IBCS® Certified Software

plus-IT, with IBCS® Certified Consultants

Windhoff, IBCS® Certified Provider

IBCS & ACCA partnership

IBCS Institute is proud to partner with ACCA in shaping the future of business communication. As part of this collaboration, we have actively contributed to ACCA’s initiatives, reinforcing our shared dedication to professional excellence and sustainability.

+ Sowing the 120 seeds of knowledge and sustainability

To celebrate ACCA’s 120th anniversary, IBCS Institute contributed 120 licenses for our video course SOLID, OUTLINED, HATCHED to ACCA Poland members, students, and friends, supporting the adoption of the new ISO 24896 standard. This initiative, like ACCA’s planting of 120 trees, reflects a shared commitment to long-term growth – both in knowledge and sustainability.

+ A Celebration of Collaboration and Impact

As a Partner of the Think Ahead Gala in Warsaw, IBCS had the honor of joining an evening filled with celebration, networking, and inspiration. The event brought together esteemed representatives from EY Polska, other Big Four firms, top universities in Poland, the Ministry of Finance, the British Embassy, and various institutions and companies connected with ACCA.

+ Enhancing Transparency & Trust in ESG Reporting with IBCS and ACCA

In furthering our commitment to excellence in business communication, IBCS partnered with ACCA to host an exclusive webinar on ESG reporting, led by experts Jürgen Faisst and Edyta Szarska. With over 800 attendees, the session explored how IBCS rules can enhance clarity, trust, and transparency in ESG reporting.The engagement in this session reflects the growing recognition of the importance of clear, standardized reporting in today’s business environment.

Our partnership with ACCA underscores our shared vision of advancing business communication and professional growth. By fostering clarity, consistency, and sustainability, we continue to support professionals in developing the skills necessary for a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Here’s to the next chapter of collaboration, innovation, and positive impact!

IBCS in action: IBCS leaders shaping change

At IBCS Institute, we continue to drive innovation in business communication by engaging with industry leaders through conferences, webinars, and expert panels. Recently, we participated in a series of impactful discussions:

+ How Industry Leaders Build State-of-the-Art Reports (Rockfeather)

A deep dive into AI-driven reporting, overcoming data silos, and KPI alignment with experts Paul Damen (Rockfeather Co-founder), Andrej Lapajne (Zebra BI Founder), and Jürgen Faisst (IBCS Founder).

+ Vision-X-Future 2025 – The DATA SUMMIT in Zurich (HICO-Group)

Rolf Hichert shared how standardization enhances information density, making complex data as intuitive as musical notation.

+ Forum Financial Controlling Transformation 2025 (EY Poland)

A collaboration with EY Academy of Business, featuring Edyta Szarska and Sylwia Dobiesz (Orlen S.A.) on how IBCS principles enhance ESG reporting clarity and trust.

+ Finance Innovation and Excellence Summit (FInEx AmeriEuro 2025)

Jürgen Faisst joined a panel on risk strategies for CFOs, discussing the role of structured financial communication in safeguarding the bottom line.

+ Semantic Notation – Understanding Forecast Visually (The FP&A Hub)

In this session, Jürgen Faisst explored how semantic notation simplifies forecasting by visually aligning similar meanings, reinforcing the principles of IBCS and ISO 24896.

IBCS Annual Conference 2025

May 23, 2025, Warsaw, Poland.

With less than two months to go, we want to remind our certified community that they still have a chance to secure their tickets:

+ IBCS Certified Analyst – 900 EUR net

+ IBCS Certified Consultants – free of charge

IBCS knowledge hub

Recently, we published two new articles on LinkedIn, covering key developments in the world of IBCS:

IBCS notation becomes ISO standard
What it means for business leaders and CFOs

read article

A guide to IBCS certifications
Professional skills & software compliance

read article

We’ve also hosted a highly insightful webinar on how to effectively communicate forecasts using IBCS principles.

Show me the future | IBCS guidelines for clear forecast communication (EN)

The session, held in March 2025, focused on creating clear and well-visualized forecasts – crucial in times of rapid change.

The webinar was conducted in three languages: English, Polish, and German.

If you find our topics valuable for your audience, please contact us to request a speaker for your public conference or internal event.

Explore our previous content:

resources

upcoming lectures

News on IBCS certification

Software

TRUECHART was recertified in January 2025. TRUECHART is a scalable, enterprise class Business Intelligence solution that integrates and extends the functionality of your preferred Business Intelligence and Analytics platforms.

see profile

Qlik IBCS extensions² was recertified in March 2025. Qlik IBCS extensions² is 100% integrated into the Qlik environment, offering the users the Qlik functionalities and the display options of the IBCS® Standards.

see profile

Consultants

Matija Prijatelj is a Video Content Creator at Zebra BI, where he educates viewers on best practices for data visualization in Power BI and Excel with IBCS standards through engaging YouTube content.

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Marcin Ruta is the Founder and Data Analyst at Sonus IT Solutions, leading strategic data-driven solutions that empower businesses to make smarter decisions.