The Accountancy Futures roundtable discussion in Singapore on November 2, 2009, focused on restoring the role of audit in society. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a global organization that offers professional accountancy qualifications to people around the world. Founded in 1904, ACCA has a unique set of core values, including opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity, and accountability. The organization aims to develop capacity in the profession and encourage the adoption of global standards. ACCA supports its 140,000 members and 404,000 students in 170 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business. The organization works through a network of 83 offices and centers and more than 8,000 Approved Employers worldwide, providing high standards of employee learning and development. Through its public interest remit, ACCA promotes appropriate regulation of accounting and conducts relevant research to ensure that accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence.
