2018 Congress Begins Tomorrow
Aproximately 400 delegates will attend the Fiji Institute of Accountants 2018 Congress which begins tomorrow.
The theme for the congress is “Growth Through Synergy: Collaboration, Innovation and Resilience”
The FIA 2018 Congress is jointly sponsored by Vodafone Fiji and Westpac Banking Corporation at the Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa in Yanuca Island.
It ends on Saturday.
With the theme “Growth Through Synergy: Collaboration, Innovation and Resilience” the Congress will cover three main thematic areas in each session: Growing your Business through Collaboration, Unleashing Fiji’s Potential through Innovation and Resilience in Today’s Business Environment.
The 46th FIA Congress will feature many high calibre and respected experts including the President Major General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote who will officiate the opening of the Congress on tomorrow.
The President of International Federation of Accountants Rachel Grimes is also a speaker along with George Fonua, Glyn Lewis, Jane Rushton, Rob Cromb, Marty Wilson, Murray Altham and Debbie Mayo-Smith.
FIA Congress organising committee chair Rajeshwar Singh said: “There has been a lot of work involved over the last 12 months and the Organising Committee has been working tirelessly to ensure that we deliver.
“In this regard the sponsors have been very supportive to what we are trying to achieve and for this we are very grateful.”
FIA president Finau Nagera added that Vodafone and Westpac have supported the Congress since 1997 either individually as major sponsors or support sponsors.
“The co-sponsorship between FIA, Vodafone and Westpac began in 2013,” Ms Nagera said.
“They have assisted financially and provided administrative and logistical support.
“We are also fortunate to have many support sponsors that contribute extensively toward the preparations. The collaborated efforts of the sponsors and the organising committee are critical to the delivery of the Congress,” she said.
FIA acknowledges all its support sponsors: Sun Insurance, Carpenter Motors, Kontiki Finance, CA ANZ, British American Tobacco, Marsh, Coca Cola, Datec, Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa, Fiji Water and Pure Fiji.
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