TAG-Knowledge, ASCA and Al-Isra University Discuss Cooperation

 

The meeting discussed prospects of cooperation in the field of holding specialized training courses for the university students, especially the graduates, to enhance their skills and knowledge and qualify them for the labor market

AMMAN-------- February 24, 2011 -------- A delegation representing Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-Knowledge) and the Arab Society of Certified Accountants, (ASCA), Jordan met with the President of Al-Isra University, Dr. Nouman Al-Khatib.

The meeting discussed prospects of cooperation in the field of holding specialized training courses for the university students, especially the graduates, to enhance their skills and knowledge and qualify them for the labor market.

The delegation provided a presentation of the professional certificates and the preparatory courses to obtain the Arab Certified Public Accountant (ACPA), the Islamic Finance Certificate, (CIMA) and the Jordanian Certified Public Accountant (JCPA).

Dr. Al-Khatib welcomed and commended the proposed ideas, especially providing diversified training courses that enhance students' capabilities and constitute an added value to them in their professional careers after graduation.

Dr. Al-Khatib thanked ASCA Jordan for providing Al-Isra University with fifty specialized professional references.

It was agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding in the field of accounting, management consulting, training, marketing, information technology, translation and project management.

It was also agreed to hold basic training courses for university graduates to introduce the certificate of Arab Certified Public Accountant "JCPA".

Mr. Tareq Hammad, executive director of TAG-Knowledge, and Mr. Fahem Al Musa ASCA's executive director commended the cooperation of the University President, Dr. Al-Khatib and expressed their readiness to cooperate in the fields of education and training courses, emphasizing their commitment towards the society specially students.


Note to the Editor:

TAG-Knowledge is the latest initiative by HE Senator Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of TAG-Org to perform its CSR towards the Jordanian and Arab communities, and to be a hub for promoting intellect and knowledge, developing Arab youth and human resources, and qualifying the largest number of local professionals by providing them with competitive skills through exposure to knowledge and developments in the international community under the direct supervision of TAG-Org experts and exclusive sponsor by Umniah.

ASCA -Jordan continuously seeks to develop both accounting and management sciences as well as all related principles applicable to all or some professional services. ASCA –Jordan also exerts effort to upgrade the competence, practice and code of ethics according to the highest professional levels through the issuance of accounting publications and following-up on the recent developments in accounting and auditing.

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