Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced its partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (ICAM) to co-host the upcoming Maldives Accountants Forum (MAF) 2025, scheduled for 11–12 October at the Maldives National University’s Central Auditorium in Malé.
The sponsorship, revealed in a tweet by MACL, underscores the company’s commitment to fostering the growth of the accounting and finance profession in the country.
Held under the theme “Strengthening Financial Governance and Accountability,” the two-day national platform is expected to draw around 300 participants, including accountants, finance and business professionals, and policymakers from across the Maldives.
According to ICAM, the forum aims to address some of the most pressing challenges facing organizations as they strive to improve financial governance and accountability — vital for building resilience and guiding future growth.
Wide-Ranging Agenda
The MAF 2025 program will cover a variety of timely and high-impact topics:
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Strengthening internal audit functions
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Transitioning to accrual-based accounting in the Maldivian public sector
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Liquidity and fiscal management challenges and reform options
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Sustainability reporting in business
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Digital transformation in financial services
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Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in finance
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Strengthening corporate governance practices
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Managing foreign exchange risks in the Maldives
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Intellectual property rights, FDI, and regulatory updates
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Lessons from Sri Lanka’s financial distress and ongoing reforms
Sessions will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days and will feature keynote speeches and discussions led by influential figures from the finance, policy, and business sectors.
A Platform for Growth
Organizers emphasize that the forum will not only serve as a knowledge-sharing hub but also as a catalyst for elevating industry standards in governance and compliance. By partnering in this initiative, MACL aims to contribute to capacity-building efforts in the nation’s financial sector.
