MGI represented at 2025 African Congress of Accountants – championing regional engagement and building the profession
On 6-9 May 2025, Kigali, Rwanda, hosted the 8th Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA), convening over 2,000 professionals from more than 65 countries under the theme “Creating Value for Africa”.
MGI Worldwide was proud to have five of its Africa-based member firms actively participate in this landmark event, underscoring our network’s commitment to shaping the future of the profession across the continent and contribute meaningfully to building trust, driving innovation, and creating real value for African businesses and communities.
As a network, we believe that active involvement in key regional events like ACOA is essential for our members — not only to stay informed on the latest industry developments and regulatory changes but also to build meaningful relationships with peers and key stakeholders across Africa.
The members present were:
- Baraka Cassian | Cassian & Associates, Tanzania
- Jean Claude Avande | COFIMA, Benin
- Haruna Yahaya | Haruna Yahaya, Nigeria
- Michael Fossung | MFCA & Associates Ltd, Cameroon
- Ângelo Macuácua | MGI Associados, Mozambique
“Participating in the 2025 African Conference of Accountants in Kigali was a powerful reminder that our profession drives Africa’s next leap forward. Gathering with thousands of peers under the banner ‘Creating Value for Africa,’ I saw firsthand how bold thinking on sustainability, technology and integrity is reshaping finance across the continent. I left Kigali energised—proud to be an accountant and inspired to turn insight into impact.”
Baraka Cassian | Cassian & Associates, Tanzania
“ACOA 2025 provided a good opportunities to network, share knowledge on the latest trending topics and access to global perspectives in term of innovation and leadership.”
Haruna Yahaya | Haruna Yahaya, Nigeria
“ACOA 2025 was an inspiring opportunity to exchange ideas on strengthening the role of the accountancy profession and creating value for Africa.”
Ângelo Macuácua | MGI Associados, Mozambique
“Discussions at ACOA 2025 illuminated how professional accountants can drive systemic transformation by embedding value into every financial decision.”
Michael Fossung | MFCA & Associates Ltd, Cameroon
“An unforgettable experience with great networking opportunities.”
Jean Claude Avande | COFIMA, Benin
Our warm thanks go to all the MGI member firms who took the time to attend and represent our global community.
For more information, please reach out to MGI Africa Regional Director, Audrey Danasamy.
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