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As of 2021 there were 37,000 accountants registered in Malaysia and amid repeated reports over the past few years that the country continues to face a shortage of accountants, the Malaysian government has set a target of 60,000 accountants by the year 2030, a target which was originally set for 2020 as part of the Economic Transformation Programme. ICAEW produces 189 more Chartered Accountants in 2022 to counter national shortage As a developing country, Malaysia requires not only the physical infrastructure to facilitate economic development and standing, but also the very specific talents of managing resources and providing financial leadership which Chartered Accountants bring to the table. Julia Penny - President, ICAEW, welcoming new ICAEW members In support of this national goal, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) recently welcomed over 189 new Malaysian members into their fold at the ICAEW annual dinner 2022. Datuk Johan Merican, Deputy Secretary Ge...

The role of the Chartered Accountant is increasingly critical to decision making when it comes to nation building. It is a role that is quickly expanding and focused on longer term issues, such as ESG issues, ethics and technology. Purpose-led issues such as diversity & inclusion, and socioeconomic mobility are also quickly becoming top priorities. Tan Sri Dato’ Hanafiah Hussain According to Tan Sri Dato’ Hanafiah Hussain, the financial landscape looked very different post-Merdeka 1957 but the lessons we can learn remain the same. As history’s first Malay Fellow Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) his contributions date back to the birth of Malaysia. At a recent event organised by ICAEW Malaysia he spoke about how the profession needs to keep building trust, and how it can play a critical role in nation building. His career in public administration began in 1957 and was focused on founding, leading and managing socio-econom...