Overview

In celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 1988, the theme “30 Years of Service with Technical Excellence” was chosen to reflect the objects of the Institute to develop and uphold the highest standard of accounting education and practice.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary, the Commemorative Lecture cum luncheon was inaugurated and held on July 26, 1988 and the Institute was honoured to have YAB Tun Ismail bin Mohamed Ali as the Guest of Honour for this memorable occasion and to address members and guests on a topical issue – Role and Responsibility of the Accountancy Profession in the Economic Progress of Malaysia.

Thereon, the lecture has become the summit event in the Institute’s calendar of the years as it provides an opportunity to evaluate the most pertinent issues affecting the Malaysian economy and the role of the accounting profession.

64th Anniversary Commemorative Lecture

Guest of Honour: Tan Sri Nazir Razak
Topic: “Towards a Better Malaysian Political Economy”
Date: October 3, 2022 (Monday)
Time: 6.00 p.m
Venue: Virtual

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Speakers

Over the years, we have had eminent speakers at the lecture to share their perspectives on topical issues, which is strong indication and a clear testimony to the importance accorded to this annual event.

List of Speakers for MICPA Anniversary Commemorative Lecture (1988 – Current)

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2021 (63rd)	YBhg Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar Chairman, Bursa Malaysia Berhad Topic: ESG, Islamic Finance and The Accountancy Profession: The Way Forward
2019 (60th)	YBhg Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz Chairman, AirAsia X Berhad Topic: Restoring Faith in the Malaysian Economy
2017 (57th)	YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Utama Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Deputy Chairman, Khazanah Nasional Berhad Topic: The 10 Golden Rules
2015 (56th)	YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Azman HJ. Mokhtar Managing Director, Khazanah Nasional Berhad Topic: Sense & Sensibility, Accounting & Accountanbility : A Practitioners’s Perspective
2014 (55th)	YBhg Datuk Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria Secretary-General of MITI Topic: Does ASEAN Matter?
2013 (54th)	YBhg Datuk Ranjit Ajit Singh Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia Topic: Regulatory Innovation in the New Marketplace
2012 (53rd)	YB Senator Dato’ Sri idris Jala Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office & Deputy Chairman Chief Executive Officer of PEMANDU Topic: Economic Transformation Programme Update
2011 (52nd)	YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Lin See Yen Independent Strategic & Financial Consultant Topic: Education & Accountancy
2010 (51st)	YBhg Datuk Seri Panglima Andrew L T Sheng Chairman, China Banking Regulatory CommissionMember, NEAC Topic: The New Economic Model and Role of Accountants
2009 (50th)	YABhg Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Hj Abdullah Chairman of Bursa Malaysia Berhad Topic: What is Bursa Malaysia’s Voice in Embracing the Global Meltdown with Confidence?
2008 (49th)	YBhg Dato’ Zarinah Anwar Chairman of Securities Commission Malaysia Topic: Enhancing Confidence in the Capital Market
2007 (48th)	YB Dato’ Shahrir Abdul Samad Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Topic: Public Accountability – the Hallmark of Effective Governance Leading to Economic Success and Prosperity
2005 (47th)	YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad Former Prime Minister of Malaysia Topic: What it takes to be a Global Leader
2004 (46th)	YBhg Dato’ Zarinah Anwar Deputy Chief Executive, Securities Commission Topic: The Future of Capital Market Development in Asia – How can Malaysia Develop a Winning Strategy
2003 (45th)	YBhg Dato’ Mohd Azlan Hashim Executive Chairman, KLSE Topic: Gearing the Malaysian Securities Industry to meet Global Challenges
2002 (44th)	YBhg Dato’ Mustapa Mohamed Executive Director, NEAC Topic: Malaysia’s Niche in the New Economy
2001 (43rd)	YAA Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Dzaiddin bin Hj Abdullah Chief Justice, Malaysia Topic: Aspects of Corporate Governance from the Judicial Perspective
2000 (42nd)	YBhg Datuk Ali Abdul Kadir Chairman, Securities Commission Topic: Beyond the Asian Financial Crisis – Challenges and Perspectives for the Malaysian Capital Market
1999 (41st)	(No Lecture was Organised)
1998 (40th)	YBhg Datuk Dr Aris Othman Secretary-General of the Ministry of Finance Topic: Shifting Gears – The Route to Economic Recovery
1997 (39th)	YABhg Tun Daim Zainuddin Economic Adviser to the Government Topic: The Global Persona of Malaysian Corporations – Opportunities & Threats
1996 (38th)	YBhg Tan Sri Azmi Wan Hamzah Topic: Thoughts of a Lapsed Accountant
1995 (37th)	Encik Ahmad Mohd Don Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia Topic: Globalisation of the Financial Markets – Key Issues in Malaysia’s Agenda
1994 (36th)	YB Dato’ Syed Hamid bin Tan Sri Syed Jaafar Albar Minister in the Prime Minister Department and Minister of Law, Malaysia Topic: Corporate Legal Framework of Malaysia – Key Issues in Promoting Regional Business Alliance
1993 (35th)	YBhg Dato’ Dr Mohamed Munir Abdul Majid Chairman, Securities Commission Topic: Corporate Governance – Director’s and Auditor’s Responsibilities in Enhancing the Securities Industry
1992 (34th)	YBhg Tan Sri Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid Chief Secretary to the Government Topic: Productivity Gap: Does it exist between the public sector and private sector?
1991 (33rd)	YB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim Minister of Finance Topic: Rapid Economic Growth Inflation and Price Stability
1990 (32nd)	Mr Charles Kaiser Jr Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Topic: Navigating the 90’s
1989 (31st)	YBhg Datuk Dr Kamal Salih Executive Director of Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) Topic: Economic Outlook of Malaysia in the 1990’s
1988 (30th)	YAB Tun Ismail Mohamed Ali Chairman of Permodalan Nasional Bhd Topic: The Role and Responsibilities of the Accountancy Profession in the Economic Progress of Malaysia

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63rd Anniversary Commemorative Lecture Presentation Slides

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