Honoring Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh Sends a Message to IFAC Supporting Syrian Association of Accountants’ Membership in the Federation
AMMAN - The International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) has held its Annual General Assembly and Board Meetings in Amman with the participation of a host of its members from various Arab countries, chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chair of IASCA’s Board of Directors.
The meetings featured a special honoring to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, recognizing his ongoing support for the Society, in addition to his distinguished career  marked by outstanding achievements.
During the gathering, Dr. Ali Al-Hashem, IASCA vice chair, delivered a keynote speech, and presented an honorary shield to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh in acknowledgment of his significant contributions to advancing the accounting profession and supporting its professionals. 
During the meeting, the attendees reviewed the Society’s annual report, financial statements, and proposed budget estimate, while addressing several key issues that concern professionals, including anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism measures, and the standardization of accounting terminology.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh emphasized the need to continue intensive efforts to encourage Arab countries to adopt and implement the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and to switch from a cash-based to an accrual-based accounting system. He also highlighted the importance of the guide, developed by IASCA, which offers practical steps to support the transition across the Arab countries and help in implementing them.
Within the framework of the Society’s commitment to supporting Arab professional associations, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh directed IASCA to draft a letter to be addressed by him personally to IFAC endorsing the Syrian Association of Certified Accountants’ membership to the Federation. He further expressed the readiness of the Society and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD) to support this nomination by all available resources until achieving full membership.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Society member, Ms. Rahma Al-Faouri, was honored for obtaining all the professional certificates offered by IASCA, including: International Arab Certified Public Accountant (IACPA), International Arab Certified Management Accountant (IACMA), IFRS Expert (International Financial Reporting Standards), and IPSAS Expert (International Public Sector Accounting Standards). 
It is worth mentioning that the International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) was established in 1984 in London, UK, as a non-profit professional accounting association, and was officially registered in Amman in 1994. It aims to advance the professions of accounting, auditing, and related disciplines at an international level, while preserving professional independence, ensuring protection for accountants, and implementing professional oversight standards to further elevate and improve the accounting and auditing professions.