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ACCA Bangladesh celebrates opening of new office in Dhaka
The Honourable Minister of Commerce, Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh will speak at a ceremony on 27 January 2010 to celebrate the opening of a new office for ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in Bangladesh.
The Honourable Commerce Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan MP will deliver a short speech to mark the occasion. The event will also be attended by ACCA’s executive director – markets, Ms Laurie Gillow.
Mohua Rashid, the country manager for ACCA Bangladesh, says: "I am delighted that the Honourable Minister of Commerce is speaking at this event. As the leading global professional body for accountants, ACCA and commerce go hand-in-hand. We are committed to developing the profession in Bangladesh to bring benefits to the economy."
Laurie Gillow, executive-director markets says: "I first came to Bangladesh in 2003, so I am very pleased to be making this return visit to the country. ACCA is very committed to Bangladesh, where we are seeing more people wishing to study with ACCA in order to realise their ambitions. Our reputation is grounded in over 100 years of providing world-class accounting and finance qualifications. We champion opportunity, innovation, diversity, integrity and accountability. By promoting our global standards, and supporting our students and members wherever they work, we aim to meet the current and future needs of international business."
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Notes to Editors
1. ACCA is the global body for professional accountants. We aim to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. We have 362,000 students and 131,500 members in 170 countries worldwide.
2. ACCA has worked with governments, national organisations and development agencies in emerging economies- for over 20 years - promoting the accounting profession, to create value for the communities, businesses and individuals it serves.
3. ACCA believes that globalisation of business means that one set of reporting standards is essential. We favour the principles-based IFRS.
4. ACCA understands the real issues facing small businesses as 63,000 of our members work in SMEs or small partnerships worldwide.
For further information please contact:
Mohua Rashid, Country Manager, ACCA Bangladesh tel.: +88 02 882 4672 mob: +88 01714 102939 Helen Thompson, ACCA Press Office +44 (0)20 7059 5759