ASCA-Jordan Holds its Extraordinary Meeting

Members Granted Discount on TAG-College Tuition Fees

AMMAN --- July 6, 2009 --- The General Assembly of the Arab Society of Certified Accountants (Jordan) held on June 14, 2009 its extraordinary meeting under the chairmanship of Mr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, ASCA chairman.

During the meeting, members elected Mr. Mahmoud Saadeh the first vice chairman and Mr. Ibraheem Nakhaleh the second vice chairman following the resignation of Mr. Tawfeeq Ayoub.

In addition, the Assembly extended their appreciation to Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh for his initiative to grant ASCA-Jordan members a 20% discount on study tuition fees at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh College of Business (TAG-College).

The Assembly also agreed on distributing copies of ASCA-Jordan publications among all members who fulfilled their fees; in addition to other discounts that will be granted to them.

Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh updated the Assembly members of the latest preparations for the conference to be held by ASCA in Beirut under the patronage of the Lebanese President. He, moreover, urged them to participate in the event besides the accountants societies, financial institutions, Lebanese financial market, Arab banks federation and the Lebanese central bank.

The Board members were also updated of ASCA?s preparation of the G20 Summit?s requirements of accountancy which are significant for the Arab community.

A plan to promote ASCA-Jordan activities and tasks will be set and submitted to members for discussion and endorsement in the next meeting.

At the end of the meeting, the General Assembly decided to increase the number of members to be twelve and their selection will be based on prior nomination.

Other financial and administrative issues were discussed during the meeting.

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