Australia wins bid for WCOA 2018

AUSTRALIA has beat out the competition to host the next World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) 2018 at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney).

WCOA is a platform for participants to listen to leaders of the finance industry, exchange views, and debate about trends with other accounting and finance professionals from around the world.

The event is estimated to be worth US$18 million and will see the country hosting more than 5,000 accounting professionals in Sydney.

Troy Grant, New South Wales deputy premier and minister for trade and investment, said: “This is the latest high-profile international event to be secured for the ICC Sydney. It’s one of 18 international business events locked in for Sydney and New South Wales, representing a combined estimated economic impact of close to US$150 million.”

The bid was led by Alex Malley from CPA Australia, Lee White from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, and was supported by Business Events Sydney, the New South Wales government, and Australian representatives.

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