ACOA Event Program

Thursday, 8 May 2025

09:00 - 10:30: CAT +2

Expert Forum 1.3
Developments in International Standards: International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) & International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) 

Exploring the latest developments in the standards of the IAASB and IESBA, with a focus on sustainability assurance and related ethical considerations, highlighting how these elements support transparency and trust in corporate value reporting.

Meeting room TBC

Expert Forum 2.3
The Human Side of Accounting: Developing Essential Behavioural Competencies 

Exploring key behavioural competencies – including emotional intelligence, adaptability, and communication – that are essential for the future success of accountancy and finance professionals in an evolving profession.

Meeting room TBC

Expert Forum 3.3
Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Ensuring the Security of Financial Data in a Digital Age 

Addressing the importance of safeguarding financial data against cyber threats in an increasingly digital world.

Meeting room TBC

Expert Forum 4.3
Unlocking Innovation: Equipping Accountants with Intrapreneurial Skills to Drive Business Success 

Examining practical strategies for developing intrapreneurial capabilities among accountancy and finance professionals to foster innovation and create value within their organisations.

Meeting room TBC

Expert Forum 5.3
Developments in International Standards: International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) 

Latest developments in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and their role in improving transparency and accountability in government financial reporting.

Meeting room TBC

11:00 - 12:30 CAT +2

Plenary Session 4 

Keynote: Exploring the Nexus Between Corruption and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Pathways to Progress.

Delving into the intricate relationship between corruption and sustainable development, examining how corruption undermines governance, disrupts resource allocation, and hinders progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Exploring the systemic challenges posed by corruption, particularly in fragile economies, and highlighting strategies to build transparent institutions, foster accountability, and promote integrity as essential pathways to achieving sustainable and inclusive growth.

Panel
Maximising Public Net Worth – Strategies for Sustainable Economic Growth and Financial Stability 

Exploring strategies to enhance economic growth and financial stability by improving the management of public assets and liabilities.

Meeting room: Auditorium

14:00 - 14:45  CAT +2

PAFA and African Accounting and Finance Association (AAFA) Accounting & Finance Research Initiative: Sustainability Reporting & Assurance

Meeting room: Auditorium

14:45 - 16:00  CAT +2

14:45 - 16:00 ACOA 2025 Closing Ceremony

Meeting room: Auditorium