Sunday, March 26th, 2006

Japan Institute of Certified Public Accountants Holds First Videoconference Seminar

8 Countries in East Asia Connect for Experience Sharing

"An International Accounting Seminar on Public Sector Issues" was held by the Japan Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA) on March 24,2006. Organized in conjunction with a meeting of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) held in Tokyo, JICPA incorporated videoconferencing for the first time, connecting Tokyo with Mongolia, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia.

With attendance reaching 160 in Tokyo, IPSASB Chair Mr. Phillippe Adhemar gave an introduction of the IPSASB's activities, followed by three presentations on public sector accounting issues by representatives from Japan, the U.S.., and France.

Accounting has great implications for developing countries, where there is a strong need for capacity building and infrastructure in this field. In recognition, the TDLC provided technical assistance for the seminar, and hopes to support JICPA's efforts in the future as a valuable opportunity for development learning.

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