24 May 2005
Muscat - Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Stephen Shields, head, corporate development for the Middle East, ACCA; and Dr Hamed Al Salmi, vice-president of SQU, signed the MoU on behalf of the respective organisations in the presence of Dr Moosa Al Kindi, assistant vice-president for Humanities Colleges; Dr Dawish Al Moharbi, dean, College of Commerce and Economics; Dr Hamood Al Maqbali, deputy director, Centre for Continuing Education and Community Services and Zaher Al Zakhwani, director, International Relations.
Earlier, Shields called on Dr Saud Al Riyami, SQU president, and expressed his happiness in executing the MoU with SQU. He said the MoU was an important and a progressive step ACCA had taken in its continuing relationship with SQU.
He further added that SQU had already committed to start the ACCA coaching programme from July this year for which the response from candidates in Oman was very encouraging. "The MoU is really the beginning of a long-tem mutually beneficial relationship between the two organisations," Stephen Shields said. He also highlighted the fact there were more number of students in Oman pursuing ACCA qualification than any other country in the region.
Dr Saud Al Riyami said that SQU was glad to sign the MoU with ACCA, which is one of the oldest international accounting body established in 1904 and wished all success in implementing the MoU. He said the MoU was a recognition of promoting mutual cooperation for the advancement of accounting knowledge, professionals and intellectual development in Oman.
Dr Darwish Al Moharby said the key objective of the programme was to enhance the proficiency of Omani accountants, who would be able to contribute significantly to the rapid economic development of the Sultanate, equipped with such qualifications. The MoU paves the way for the promotion of ACCA qualification in Oman through SQU College of Commerce. The ACCA will provide SQU will all necessary instructional materials, promotional literature, and training for the SQU staff to orient them with the current programmes being carried out by ACCA. The MoU also facilitates organisation of joint seminars and conferences, undertaking common research projects and publications and other forms of cooperation between SQU and ACCA.
The SQU College of Commerce and Economics will be offering a coaching programme beginning July this year, in collaboration with SQU Centre for Community Services and Continuing Education (CCSCE), for those wishing to acquire ACCA qualifications. The centre is currently accepting applications.
The ACCA is the largest and fastest growing international accounting body with representation in over 160 countries with over 320,000 members. It was formed in the UK in 1904 and was granted a Royal Charter in recognition of its high prestige and reputation in the field of accounting.
Muscat - Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Stephen Shields, head, corporate development for the Middle East, ACCA; and Dr Hamed Al Salmi, vice-president of SQU, signed the MoU on behalf of the respective organisations in the presence of Dr Moosa Al Kindi, assistant vice-president for Humanities Colleges; Dr Dawish Al Moharbi, dean, College of Commerce and Economics; Dr Hamood Al Maqbali, deputy director, Centre for Continuing Education and Community Services and Zaher Al Zakhwani, director, International Relations.
Earlier, Shields called on Dr Saud Al Riyami, SQU president, and expressed his happiness in executing the MoU with SQU. He said the MoU was an important and a progressive step ACCA had taken in its continuing relationship with SQU.
He further added that SQU had already committed to start the ACCA coaching programme from July this year for which the response from candidates in Oman was very encouraging. "The MoU is really the beginning of a long-tem mutually beneficial relationship between the two organisations," Stephen Shields said. He also highlighted the fact there were more number of students in Oman pursuing ACCA qualification than any other country in the region.
Dr Saud Al Riyami said that SQU was glad to sign the MoU with ACCA, which is one of the oldest international accounting body established in 1904 and wished all success in implementing the MoU. He said the MoU was a recognition of promoting mutual cooperation for the advancement of accounting knowledge, professionals and intellectual development in Oman.
Dr Darwish Al Moharby said the key objective of the programme was to enhance the proficiency of Omani accountants, who would be able to contribute significantly to the rapid economic development of the Sultanate, equipped with such qualifications. The MoU paves the way for the promotion of ACCA qualification in Oman through SQU College of Commerce. The ACCA will provide SQU will all necessary instructional materials, promotional literature, and training for the SQU staff to orient them with the current programmes being carried out by ACCA. The MoU also facilitates organisation of joint seminars and conferences, undertaking common research projects and publications and other forms of cooperation between SQU and ACCA.
The SQU College of Commerce and Economics will be offering a coaching programme beginning July this year, in collaboration with SQU Centre for Community Services and Continuing Education (CCSCE), for those wishing to acquire ACCA qualifications. The centre is currently accepting applications.
The ACCA is the largest and fastest growing international accounting body with representation in over 160 countries with over 320,000 members. It was formed in the UK in 1904 and was granted a Royal Charter in recognition of its high prestige and reputation in the field of accounting.
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