Abu-Ghazaleh: Our Agreement with Delta University will Take Education to Another Higher Level

Special to TAG Educa News Agency 

CAIRO - The International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) and Egypt's Delta University for Science and Technology (DU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the level of quality in the education and research fields through cooperation in training, qualification and consulting.

According to the MoU, signed by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of IASCA, and Dr. Yahya Mashad, President of Delta University the two parties will exchange experts, lecturers and specialists in different sectors to engage in implementing training courses and programs, in addition to research and scientific studies and organizing conferences and seminars.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated that signing the MoU is a positive move that will enhance IASCA's mission in developing and facilitating the dissemination of information relating to the accounting profession to be exchanged among accountants.

He also expressed satisfaction in reaching such an agreement with Delta University as both parties share the same goal in developing quality of education and in translating and publishing the International Accounting Standards (IAS), noting that IASCA is the sole Arab entity authorized to translate the Standards into Arabic.  

Meanwhile, Dr. Mashad commended the keenness of the two parties to sign the MoU saying that the expertise of IASCA in the MBA and DPA programs are excellent and students will definitely "benefit from such a cooperation."
It is noteworthy to mention that IASCA was established in 1984 as a non-profit professional accounting association in London, UK. It was formally registered in Amman on February 24, 1994, aiming at advancing the profession of accounting, auditing and other related disciplines in the countries of the League of Arab States. IASCA also aims at maintaining the professional independence of Arab accountants and their protection, as well as the application of professional supervisory measures.

Delta University for Science and Technology in Mansoura is one of the entities of Delta Group. It is a University that operates according to the highest national and international accreditation standards and includes many faculties. The University is looking forward to becoming a leading University in education, research and community service on the national and regional levels. This can be achieved by preparing the graduate to become the nucleus for future leaders with their scientific skills, to participate in developing Egyptian society and seek solutions to community problems.