As part of SOCPA's commitment to strengthening the Kingdom's presence and representation in international professional organizations, empowering national talent to participate in shaping the future of the profession globally, and advancing women's empowerment and their presence in leadership and professional positions, SOCPA announced that the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has selected Ms. Lamyaa bint Sultan AlRasheed as a member of the Professional Accountancy Organization (PAO) Development & Advisory Group - a step that reflects the growing presence of Saudi expertise on international professional platforms.
IFAC noted that the PAO Development & Advisory Group contributes practical and forward-looking insights that support the profession's future readiness, enhance its credibility, and strengthen its role in serving the public interest worldwide.
Ms. AlRasheed holds SOCPA Fellowship and serves as a member of SOCPA's Examinations Committee. She has contributed to the development of the professional examinations framework and the enhancement of its outcomes, in line with the profession's aspirations and professional development requirements.
This international representation reflects the continued presence of Saudi professionals in global professional organizations and highlights the Kingdom's role in advancing the accounting and auditing profession and contributing to the development of professional tools and guidance that serve the profession at the international level. It also reinforces the presence of Saudi women in global professional forums and affirms their competence and role in advancing the profession.