MGI Worldwide represented at exclusive IFAC event in Riyadh
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Connect Forum, organised by the Saudi Organisation for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA), took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, earlier this month.
The event, held under the theme “Leading Transformation and Innovation: Global Priorities,” brought together more than 800 experts and 160 international leaders from across the accountancy profession.
The forum featured high-level speakers including IFAC President Jean Bouquot, IFAC CEO Lee White, and SOCPA CEO Dr Ahmad Al-Mughamis, alongside representatives from the World Bank, IESBA, and other global bodies. Discussions covered key topics shaping the future of the profession, such as the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, the future of corporate sustainability reporting, and the evolving landscape of assurance, ethics, and governance.
Strengthening global connections
Representing MGI Worldwide at the event was Dr Farid Lawandy from Integral based in Cairo, who also sits on the Board of the Egyptian Accountants and the African Accounting and Finance Association (AAFA) and was one of the event presenters.
Dr. Farid comments: "At the official IFAC Connect Forum meeting, I addressed how the powerful themes of AI and sustainability are transforming our profession. Next day it was empowering to see MGI Worldwide MENA members engaged at the conference.”
Also in attendance were Ghassan Al-Majed, Khaled El-Shenawy, Mohamed Farouq, and Mostafa Salima from member firm Al-Hamli & Partners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their participation reinforces MGI Worldwide’s ongoing commitment to global collaboration and professional development.
Khaled says: "Being part of IFAC Connect was an invaluable opportunity to engage with global leaders shaping the future of our profession. The discussions on innovation and transformation truly reflect where the profession is heading."
One of the key benefits of MGI membership is that, as part of the Forum of Firms, members have the opportunity to take part in prestigious international events such as this, contributing to discussions that influence the future direction of the profession. A big thank you to our member firms for giving their time to represent MGI Worldwide at this important gathering.
Interested in getting involved?
The next IFAC meeting will take place in Jakarta this December. Members interested in attending and representing MGI are encouraged to contact Maxine Brock for more details.
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