The President of the Audit Bureau, Dr. Radhi Al-Hamadeen, met today in his office with Mrs. Arwa Due-Gundersen, Senior Business Development Manager for the Middle East at CPA Australia. The meeting was also attended by the Bureau’s Secretary-General, Mr. Ahmed Al-Sawai.

The discussion focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two entities through forming partnerships within the audit framework, qualifying Bureau’s staff, and enabling them to obtain accredited professional certifications. They also explored designing of training programs and conducting specialized workshops, in addition to developing a methodology for identifying training needs in this context according to best international practices.

During the delegation's visit to Jordan, a workshop will be organized to raise awareness about the Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) certification in Australia, the accreditation methodology, and possible facilitation for the Bureau’s staff to obtain the professional certification, whether for holders of the Jordanian Certified Public Accountant Certificate (JCPA) or new candidates.

This initiative is part of the Bureau's efforts to strengthen partnerships with international institutions to enhance the professional skills of its staff. CPA Australia is one of the largest accounting organizations in the world, with more than 170,000 members in over 100 countries. Notably, obtaining the CPA Australia certification paves the way for acquiring similar international professional certifications in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland, due to agreements between these parties.

In a related context, the Bureau announced its intention to enhance communication between CPA Australia and the Jordanian Association of Certified Public Accountants (JACPA) with the aim of mutual recognition of professional qualifications from both sides. This initiative will contribute to enhancing the professional capabilities of accountants and exchanging expertise among all parties of mutual interest