On May 7, 2026, in Singapore, the delegation of the Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors (KICPAA), led by Mr. Khun Darith, President of KICPAA, representative of Cambodia, accompanied by Mr. Noeu Remy, Vice President of KICPAA, and Mrs. Savuth Daly, CEO of KICPAA, participated in study visits to leading institutions together with representatives from AFA member countries at ISCA House. The purpose of the visit was to learn about new initiatives related to ISQM and AI technology. Subsequently, the delegation continued to DBS Bank to study its digital transformation journey and the application of AI technology in the financial sector.

On the same day, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors (KICPAA) and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) was held with the aim of strengthening close cooperation between the two institutions over a five-year period and creating a pathway toward mutual membership recognition. This initiative will provide broader opportunities for members of both institutes in supporting the development of the accounting profession in both Cambodia and Singapore. In the evening, the KICPAA delegation attended a dinner reception warmly hosted at ISCA House together with all member organizations, symbolizing friendship and long-term cooperation.

In addition, on May 8, 2026, the KICPAA delegation attended the 142nd ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA) Council Meeting, hosted by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). This important meeting brought together leaders and representatives of member organizations from ASEAN countries, both in person and online, to discuss and approve several key matters, including:

1. Reporting and approval of the outcomes of the previous 141st meeting
2. Discussion and updates on AFA’s strategic plan
3. Sharing experiences and updates on developments in the global accounting profession by IFAC representatives, as well as discussions on sustainability by the ACPACC working group and
4. Preparations for the 2026 World Congress of Accountants and the upcoming 143rd meeting.

KICPAA’s participation in these regional meetings and activities demonstrated its commitment to strengthening the accounting and auditing profession in Cambodia in line with international standards. It also highlighted KICPAA’s efforts to promote cooperation with professional organizations in the ASEAN region and internationally, in support of human resource development and sustainable professional knowledge exchange.