Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla on November 19 addressed the 21st World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) in Mumbai.
- Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the World Congress of Accountants virtually.
Key points
- The WCOA 2022 is platform for exchange of ideas through interactive discussions for accounting, finance and business professionals.
- Over six thousand professionals related to accountancy are attending the Congress including more than 1,800 foreign delegates from 100 nations.
- The WCOA 2022 has been organised by the International Federation of Accountants.
- IFAC, founded in 1977, is the global organization for the accountancy profession dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies.
- IFAC is comprised of 180 members and associates in 135 countries and jurisdictions, representing more than 3 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry, and commerce.
