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Commemorative Lecture
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)
| 2021 (63rd) | YBhg Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar Chairman, Bursa Malaysia BerhadTopic: ESG, Islamic Finance and The Accountancy Profession: The Way Forward |
| 2019 (60th) | YBhg Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz Chairman, AirAsia X BerhadTopic: Restoring Faith in the Malaysian Economy |
| 2017 (57th) | YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Utama Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Deputy Chairman, Khazanah Nasional BerhadTopic: The 10 Golden Rules |
| 2015 (56th) | YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Azman HJ. Mokhtar Managing Director, Khazanah Nasional BerhadTopic: Sense & Sensibility, Accounting & Accountanbility : A Practitioners’s Perspective |
| 2014 (55th) | YBhg Datuk Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria Secretary-General of MITITopic: Does ASEAN Matter? |
| 2013 (54th) | YBhg Datuk Ranjit Ajit Singh Chairman, Securities Commission MalaysiaTopic: 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 PEMANDUTopic: Economic Transformation Programme Update |
| 2011 (52nd) | YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Lin See Yen Independent Strategic & Financial ConsultantTopic: Education & Accountancy |
| 2010 (51st) | YBhg Datuk Seri Panglima Andrew L T Sheng Chairman, China Banking Regulatory CommissionMember, NEACTopic: The New Economic Model and Role of Accountants |
| 2009 (50th) | YABhg Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Hj Abdullah Chairman of Bursa Malaysia BerhadTopic: What is Bursa Malaysia’s Voice in Embracing the Global Meltdown with Confidence? |
| 2008 (49th) | YBhg Dato’ Zarinah Anwar Chairman of Securities Commission MalaysiaTopic: Enhancing Confidence in the Capital Market |
| 2007 (48th) | YB Dato’ Shahrir Abdul Samad Chairman of the Public Accounts CommitteeTopic: Public Accountability – the Hallmark of Effective Governance Leading to Economic Success and Prosperity |
| 2005 (47th) | YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad Former Prime Minister of MalaysiaTopic: What it takes to be a Global Leader |
| 2004 (46th) | YBhg Dato’ Zarinah Anwar Deputy Chief Executive, Securities CommissionTopic: The Future of Capital Market Development in Asia – How can Malaysia Develop a Winning Strategy |
| 2003 (45th) | YBhg Dato’ Mohd Azlan Hashim Executive Chairman, KLSETopic: Gearing the Malaysian Securities Industry to meet Global Challenges |
| 2002 (44th) | YBhg Dato’ Mustapa Mohamed Executive Director, NEACTopic: Malaysia’s Niche in the New Economy |
| 2001 (43rd) | YAA Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Dzaiddin bin Hj Abdullah Chief Justice, MalaysiaTopic: Aspects of Corporate Governance from the Judicial Perspective |
| 2000 (42nd) | YBhg Datuk Ali Abdul Kadir Chairman, Securities CommissionTopic: 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 FinanceTopic: Shifting Gears – The Route to Economic Recovery |
| 1997 (39th) | YABhg Tun Daim Zainuddin Economic Adviser to the GovernmentTopic: The Global Persona of Malaysian Corporations – Opportunities & Threats |
| 1996 (38th) | YBhg Tan Sri Azmi Wan HamzahTopic: Thoughts of a Lapsed Accountant |
| 1995 (37th) | Encik Ahmad Mohd Don Governor, Bank Negara MalaysiaTopic: 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, MalaysiaTopic: Corporate Legal Framework of Malaysia – Key Issues in Promoting Regional Business Alliance |
| 1993 (35th) | YBhg Dato’ Dr Mohamed Munir Abdul Majid Chairman, Securities CommissionTopic: 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 GovernmentTopic: Productivity Gap: Does it exist between the public sector and private sector? |
| 1991 (33rd) | YB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim Minister of FinanceTopic: 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 BhdTopic: The Role and Responsibilities of the Accountancy Profession in the Economic Progress of Malaysia |
Video Recording
63rd Anniversary Commemorative Lecture
Speaker: Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar
Topic: ESG, Islamic Finance and The Accountancy Profession : The Way Forward
Date: July 27, 2021
