TAG-Academies and ICFA Sign Cooperation Agreement

TAG-Academies and its sister companies at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) are granted an exclusive license for holding professional training programs

AMMAN ? December 27, 2008 ? Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Academies (TAG-Academies) and the Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants (ICFA) have recently signed an exclusive cooperation agreement in Amman, Jordan.

According to this agreement, TAG-Academies and its sister companies at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) are granted an exclusive license for holding professional training programs in the fields of accounting, internal audit, international accounting standards (IAS), international financial reporting standards (IFRS), corporate governance and risks management in the Arab region.

TAG-Academies Regional Executive Director Salah Abu-Osbeh said, ?TAG-Academies operating in the region through TAG-Org?s offices will conduct training courses in the fields mentioned on a regular basis. In addition, a timeframe will be determined for the participants? exam sessions.?

Based on the agreement, participants who pass the exams held at TAG-Org?s offices will be granted professional certificates accredited by ICFA and TAG-Academies.

?The courses and exams will start by the beginning of 2009 and will be offered in English, using training materials designed by ICFA in accordance with international standards,? explained Qais Al-Khalafat, TAG-Academies executive director in Jordan.

Courses and examinations will also be offered in Arabic by the first half of 2009, all over the Arab region.

The following certificates will also be offered: Certified Forensic Accountant Professional; Certificate in Internal Audit Practice; Certificate in Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting; Certificate in Internal Audit and Business Risk; Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards; Certificate in International Auditing Standards.

ICFA is a professional, high-level organization that operates in Canada, the United States and many European countries, aiming to qualify specialized professional accountants and grant internationally recognized professional certificates.

ICFA has chosen TAG-Academies as an exclusive cooperation party for its strong international reputation, professional accounting practices, wide geographical spread and distinguished expertise in the field of training.