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.