World Congress to focus on 'sustaining value creation'
29 Jun 09
Value creation, the accountant’s role and sustainable development, Islamic finance and the impact of the G20 initiatives are among the topics agreed for the World Congress of Accountants 2010 (WCOA2010) to be held in Kuala Lumpur in November 2010
Focusing on the theme, “Accountants: Sustaining Value Creation”, 39 topics will be presented by globally renowned speakers and commentators.
“The topics were chosen after extensive research by the Technical Committee. Inputs were received from various global accounting bodies and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC),” said Dato’ Prof Dr Daing Mohd Nasir Daing Ibrahim, chairman of the Technical Committee at the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Other issues for the Congress include enterprise governance, global developments in corporate reporting, the sharing of experience of oversight boards, and shaping the next generation of accountants. Participants will also receive updates and information on the latest developments in financial reporting, XBRL, regulation and compliance, international convergence, the activities of IFAC and its standard-setting boards.
When asked about his view on the overall preparation of the WCOA2010, Jim Sylph, IFAC’s Executive Director of Professional Standards applauded the Steering Committee’s “painstaking efforts and preparations, especially in facing challenges of implementing planned activities under the present economic circumstances”.
The WCOA takes place over 8-11 November 2010. For details or to book visit www.wcoa2010kualalumpur.com or contact Wendy Liew or Dian Arissa, on +60 (0)3-22799 200/256 or email Wendy Liew at wendy@mia.org.my