The Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants (KICPA) said on 18th that it held a launch ceremony for the Regional Transparency Committee at the Koreana Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, on 17th.
The launch ceremony, held under the theme of "A transparent region made together, a future of trust enjoyed together," marked the first step toward raising accounting transparency in local communities and realizing trusted local autonomy, according to KICPA.
The ceremony proceeded in the following order: an inaugural address by the Chairperson, congratulatory remarks from guests including a video message from Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, an appointment ceremony, a reading of the declaration, and a celebratory event for the launch. Seoul Metropolitan Council members So Young-cheol, Heo Hoon, and Jeong Ji-woong attended. Next, accounting Commissioner members, including the Chairpersons from regions nationwide, received their letters of appointment and began official activities.
In his inaugural address that day, Chair Choi Un-yeol said, "The launch of the Regional Transparency Committee is not merely the creation of a new organization, but a historic first step embodying the resolve of certified public accountants to enhance accounting transparency and return professional capabilities to the public good," adding, "It will be a new leap toward a more transparent society and a hopeful future."
In a video congratulatory message, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said, "I have high expectations for the social role of the committee taking its first step today," adding, "The committee's slogan, "A transparent region made together, a future of trust enjoyed together," aligns with the values pursued by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and the city will share this vision to create changes that citizens can feel."
Going forward, the Regional Transparency Committee plans to carry out major activities with 858 certified public accountants participating from 50 regions nationwide, including: ▲ free accounting and tax consultations for local small business owners and nonprofit organizations ▲ social contribution activities such as youth accounting education ▲ strengthened cooperation with local councils and local governments ▲ a transparent accounting campaign.
The Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants aims to use the launch of the Regional Transparency Committee as a stepping stone to establish itself as a trusted partner of local communities and to contribute to the development of healthy local autonomy by enhancing accounting transparency.