The Malaysia & District Society has been inaugurated, thus bringing the number of ICAN District Societies to fifty five (55). The new District is the fifth established outside the country with others in UK, USA, Canada and Cameroun. Speaking at the inauguration, ICAN President Isma’ila M. Zakari, mni. FBR, FCA, said District Societies were meant to bring the Institute closer to members for meaning professional interaction.
He also performed the investiture of Dr. Oluwatoyin Popoola, FCA, as the pioneer Chairman of the District Society and pledged, on behalf of the Council of the Institute, to support the District.
He commended Dr. Popoola and his interim Executive Committee and other members for achieving the excellent feat of facilitating the establishment of the District Society.
ICAN and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) is to explore areas of cooperation in accountancy practice to enhance professional mobility.
ICAN President Isma’ila Muhammadu Zakari, mni, FBR.FCA, who dropped this hint during a visit to the MIA president last week, said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) would be necessary to provide for reciprocity of certifications of ICAN and MIA qualifications.
He proposed that the two Institutes agree terms and sign an MOU within the next 12 months in order to benefit from each other’s knowledge, experience, and professional reputation.
