On 19–20 October 2026, Mrs. Savuth Daly, CEO of the Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors (KICPAA), and Ms. Koeng Keo Pisey, Membership & Relations Supervisor of KICPAA, attended the 31st ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant Coordinating Committee (ACPACC) Meeting and related meetings of the 114th Meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Services (CCS) at the ASEAN Secretariat Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia. Cambodia’s delegation was led by Mrs. Nean Bony, Deputy Director General of the Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR), accompanied by ACAR technical officials.

Held on 19 October, the 31st ACPACC Meeting brought together representatives from ten ASEAN Member States, participating in person and virtually, to review progress and identify next steps in implementing the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Accountancy Services.

Key agenda items and outcomes included:

1. Professional recognition and registration: The Meeting reviewed updates to national Monitoring Committee membership and Member States’ Assessment Statements and noted 272 newly approved ASEAN CPA applicants, bringing total registrations to 9,189.
2. ASEAN CPA e-certificates: The Meeting discussed preparations for implementation in 2027 and agreed on the use of QR codes to verify certificate authenticity, together with verification of certificate holders’ details by national Monitoring Committees before distribution.
3. Professional mobility and foreign registration: The Meeting reviewed progress on the proposed ASEAN CPA Mobility Framework. Singapore will analyze Member States’ inputs to inform further discussions. The Meeting also reviewed information on accountancy services and Registered Foreign Professional Accountant (RFPA) registrations. Total RFPA registrations stood at 39, including 22 in Cambodia.
4. Sustainability reporting: The Meeting agreed to prioritize the development of the ASEAN Sustainability Practice Note, supported by a clear work plan and timeline, with publication tentatively targeted for September 2027. It also noted progress on the ASEAN Sustainability Knowledge Hub and its dedicated Sustainability Glossary page.
5. Capacity building and regional cooperation: The Meeting reviewed the ACPACC Roadmap and exchanged updates on outreach programs and continuing professional development. Cambodia reported training for Cambodian CPAs and activities to strengthen understanding of sustainability reporting requirements.

 In additional, on 20 October 2026, the KICPAA delegation participated in the Business Services Sectoral Working Group (BSSWG) meeting together with other ASEAN professional committees. The meeting focused on reporting the progress and outcomes of sectoral business working groups, as well as coordinating joint activities to further develop the services and professional sectors within the ASEAN region.

 Through its participation, KICPAA continues to contribute to regional professional cooperation, strengthen members’ capabilities, support sustainability reporting readiness, and advance professional recognition and mobility opportunities for Cambodian accountancy professionals across ASEAN.