World Congress of Accountants

Below is a special announcement from the organizers of the 2006 World Congress of Accountants.

NEWSLETTER – September 22, 2006

Less than 60 Days until the 17th World Congress of Accountants!

Participants from 90 countries have already registered to attend the 17th World Congress of Accountants. There is still time to register to attend the Congress which will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on November 13-16, 2006. For more information and to register, visit the Congress website at http://www.wcoa2006istanbul.org.tr/.

We hope to make this World Congress one that is memorable for the global accounting community. The Congress places the profession in the world public eye while providing a forum for discussing the challenges and opportunities facing the accountancy profession.

There Are 176 Reasons to Attend the Congress

To date, 176 speakers have agreed to participate in this important worldwide event to share their knowledge and experience with the accountancy community. The speakers will be featured in a technical program that includes plenary sessions and workshops on a wide range of accounting, auditing, ethics, and financial management issues.

Please view the technical program at http://www.wcoa2006istanbul.org.tr/icerik.asp?lang=&menuid=86.

Opportunities

As the force of globalization takes hold, the World Congress has become a platform for bringing together the leaders of the profession together with regulators, standard setters, government officials, and others interested in the development of the profession globally. It provides a unique opportunity for dialogue with those who will influence the future direction of worldwide accountancy.

Host City: Istanbul – One City, Two Continents

Istanbul is a magical and enchanting city with nearly twelve million inhabitants. The exotic sights, sounds, and smells will make your experience in our country one which you will remember always. We are proud to say that Istanbul is a candidate to be the European Capital of Culture in 2010.

If you want to learn more about Istanbul, please visit: http://www.wcoa2006istanbul.org.tr/icerik.asp?lang=&menuid=70

For further information on the Congress, including registration, travel and accommodation, and pre- and post-Congress tours, please visit our official website at http://www.wcoa2006istanbul.org.tr or contact us by email: info@wcoa2006istanbul.org.tr, by telephone: +90 212 253 58 03, or by fax: +90 212 253 58 18.

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