Managing board chairman of the Indonesian Accountants Association Mardiasmo said that some 300 delegates came from Asia, Oceania and other countries, including China, South Korea, Brunei, Japan, Malaysia, Macau, Hong Kong, Nyanmar, New Zeland, Philippines, Singapore, the US and the UK.
Mardiasmo said it was time for Indonesia to play an important role in discussions on accountancy standards in facing global challenges and opportunities.
The Vice President who arrived at Ngurah Rai airport here from Bandung at 10.15 am flew back to Jakarta after opening the event.
He was greeted by Bali Governor Made Mangku Prastika, the local legislative assembly speaker and members the Bali Regional Board Coordinating Forum.
The Vice President went to the IFRS forum and greeted by Mardiasmo and representative of IFRS Foundation Jeffrey Lucy.
Deputy Finance Minister Ani Ratnawati was also present on the occasion.
The Vice President was slated to fly back to Jakarta at 12.25 pm and arrive there at 1.10 pm.(*)
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