AMMAN - The Arab Society of
Certified Accountants (ASCA Jordan), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation
(TAG-Foundation), has convened its 35th Ordinary General Assembly
meeting which was chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, ASCA’s Board of
Directors chairman.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh welcomed ASCA
Board of Directors members, especially its founders, for their unwavering
support over the past 38 years in enhancing the Society’s business operations
and activities, noting that ASCA remains the sole organization in the region
that has been operating as a qualifying, educational, and training accounting
association since its establishment in 1986.
He reaffirmed the Society’s
ongoing commitment to the development of the accounting, management, and
related professions. He praised the level the Society has achieved and he
acknowledged the staff and the Board of Directors of the Society for their
dedication and commitment.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh also highlighted
the positive outcomes the Society achieved in 2024, especially its role in
facilitating, developing, and funding a wide range of translations of the
publications issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
He further emphasized that the
Society’s ongoing efforts would continue to contribute to the advancement of
the accounting and professional policies and legislation that embrace digital
transformation and the provision of technology-enabled professional services.
This includes the use of the Society’s digital systems that enable remote
operations, as well availability of its publications and professional curricula
in digital format.
Moreover, Dr.
Abu-Ghazaleh outlined the Society’s vision and strategy, which align with
IFAC’s goals, mainly in areas of innovation and digital transformation;
stressing the essential role of stakeholders' collaboration in the coming years
and the Society’s dedication to implementing and promoting high-quality
professional standards. Additionally, he highlighted the Society’s commitment
to supporting innovation-driven policies that promote the accounting profession
locally and globally.
For his part, Mr. Omar
Bataineh, ASCA Manager, delivered the Board’s report on ASCA’s activities for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, along with its future plans. The
report highlighted the benefits and privileges offered to its members and the
most important professional publications that have been translated, printed,
and published; including the Society’s monthly professional newsletter.
Concerning training and
qualification, the report highlighted the diversity of training course methods
(online, in-person, and recorded), offered both in Jordan and across the Arab
countries. It also underlined ongoing efforts carried out to strengthen
cooperation and establish joint agreements with a number of institutions
locally and internationally.
It is worth mentioning that
the Arab Society Certified Accountants (ASCA/Jordan) consistently endeavors to
advance the fields of accounting and management, along with other related
disciplines and principles applicable to professional services. ASCA also
strives to elevate the standards of competence, practice, and code of conduct
to achieve the highest professional levels. This commitment is demonstrated
through its dedication to promoting the latest accounting publications and its
keenness to keep abreast of new and emerging trends in accounting and auditing.