KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has appointed Edward Ling to the role of ACCA Malaysia Country Head effective immediately.  
 
Edward began his career in ACCA as a Branch Manager for ACCA Kuching in 2004. Over the last 13 years, Edward has risen in ranks and served in various capacities within ACCA. In 2010, Edward was promoted to the role of Head of Marketing and Promotion, then to Head of Business Development in 2014 and finally Regional Head of Business Development, Asia Pacific in 2015. Prior to ACCA, Edward honed his Marketing and Business Development skills as Head of these departments in two local universities with a global presence.
  
Edward’s appointment is lauded and well-received by fellow ACCA colleagues who described him as an inspiring and motivating leader, always seeking to empower his subordinates and creative in finding solutions. Edward was also a recipient of the ACCA Chief Executive Awards in 2017 for leading effective change and reflecting the spirit of ACCA’s values.
 
Speaking on the appointment, Leong Soo Yee, ACCA’s Asia Pacific director, said: “In his role as the Regional Head of Business Development, Edward has demonstrated a unique ability to lead and inspire change. It has been a joy to work with him in bringing positive changes to the different markets within Asia Pacific. His deep knowledge of the markets and industry coupled with strong demonstration of ACCA values make him the ideal candidate to lead the Malaysian team.”
 
Under his leadership, Edward will focus on strengthening and developing the Association’s relations with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), learning partners, universities and colleges, employers, and key government stakeholders.

“I’m thrilled to lead the Malaysia team at an exciting period of development in the profession. I look forward to working with our strategic partners to strategically develop the accountancy profession and to grow the talent pipeline to support Malaysia’s progressive economy.”
 
Edward pointed out how the accounting profession has become more interesting as a result of increasing business expectations on the finance function and the increasing use of technology in the digital era.
 
He added: “There’s truly no better time to join the profession. Professional accountants enjoy rewarding career prospects across industries and countries, as demonstrated by over 200,000 ACCA members around the world. This reinforces how the ACCA Qualification remains an excellent qualification to build successful careers in accounting, finance and business.”

About ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants, offering business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

ACCA supports its 200,000 members and 486,000 students in 180countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business, with the skills required by employers. ACCA works through a network of 101 offices and centres and more than 7,200 Approved Employers worldwide, who provide high standards of employee learning and development. Through its public interest remit, ACCA promotes appropriate regulation of accounting and conducts relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence.

ACCA is currently introducing major innovations to its flagship qualification to ensure its members and future members continue to be the most valued, up-to-date and sought-after accountancy professionals globally.

Founded in 1904, ACCA has consistently held unique core values: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. More information is here: www.accaglobal.com

Source : ACCA Malaysia

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--BERNAMA