Background
On February 9, 2026, a delegation led by H.E. Bou Tharin, Director General of the Accounting and Auditing Regulator and Head of the Accreditation Sub-Committee, conducted a site visit to the Institute of Finance and Accounting (IFA). This visit was authorized by H.E. Ngy Tayi, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Cambodia CPA Qualification Committee.
Scope of Application
The visit was part of the official process for assessing the IFA’s qualifications and various compliance requirements necessary to receive formal accreditation as a legally recognized training institution for the Cambodia Certified Public Accountant (CPA) program.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The assessment focused on verifying the institution’s capability to provide professional education and training meeting the legal and regulatory standards set by the Cambodia CPA Qualification Committee and the Accounting and Auditing Regulator. The delegation included technical advisors and secretariat members responsible for the Cambodia CPA program.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Accreditation of training institutions like the IFA ensures the quality and standardization of accounting education in Cambodia, which supports professional capacity building in the finance sector. This, in turn, promotes investor confidence in accounting practices and compliance within Cambodian businesses governed by Certified Public Accountants.
Official Source
For further information, see the original announcement from the Accounting and Auditing Regulator: source.
