Global relationships
The centenary year was also an opportunity for ACCA to renew friendships and working relationships with governments, national accountancy bodies and other prominent organisations.
Many national governments including the governments of Hong Kong, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya and Uganda participated in centenary events. A number of ministers spoke at centenary seminars.
ACCA China's centenary seminar in Beijing, was held in conjunction with the China Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA). In Turkey, the centenary seminar was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between ACCA and Union Chambers of Certified Public Accountants of Turkey (TÜRMOB), and ACCA Czech Republic, held a joint conference in partnership with the Czech Union of Accountants (Svaz Ucetnich).
In New York and Brussels, ACCA held joint conferences with The Conference Board US and The Conference Board Europe.
ACCA signed an agreement to help the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) develop a system for licensing and regulating company auditors. Under the agreement, ACCA will advise ICPAC on sound regulatory procedures and will carry out monitoring visits of auditors on its behalf.