Regional Council Meeting: 139th ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA) Council Meeting

Dec 2, 2024

23 November 2024, Davao, Philippines Mr. Neou Remy, Vice President of KICPAA, representing Mr. Khun Darith, President of KICPAA, accompanied by Mrs. Savuth Daly, Executive Director of KICPAA, attended the 139th AFA Council Meeting hosted by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration within ASEAN while fostering transparency, accountability, and sustainable development for the future of the accountancy profession.

This event provided an excellent platform for meaningful discussions with regional members, where KICPAA shared its journey toward becoming a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). It also reaffirmed KICPAA’s commitment to advancing the accountancy profession in Cambodia. During the event, Mr. Neou Remy engaged in insightful dialogues with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and IFAC, focusing on enhancing the competencies of accounting professionals in Cambodia. These discussions emphasized keeping accountants at the forefront of the industry and integrating sustainability reporting into accounting practices, empowering accountants to lead in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

On behalf of KICPAA, Mr. Neou Remy also confirmed that Cambodia will host the 140th AFA Council Meeting and Regional Conference in May 2025.

The meeting successfully concluded, fostering collaboration and advancing the accountancy profession across ASEAN. KICPAA thanks PICPA for hosting this meaningful event and looks forward to welcoming the region to Cambodia for the 140th AFA Council Meeting and Regional Conference in May 2025.