As a result of a very successful training program in New Zealand in 2013, the Accounting Research Institute (ARI) has again been invited by the Association of Malaysian Statutory Bodies (APBM) to organise training program and this time, it is in the United Kingdom. APBM, was established in 1984 with the aim of encouraging collaborations among statutory bodies in Malaysia. Currently, there are a total 97 members. One of the programs offered by APBM is CPD training for top managers. This year, the training program will involve members from statutory bodies such as the Inland Revenue Board, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT), Tabung Haji, Perkeso, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), MIDA, SME Corp, FINAS, Lembaga LADA, Malaysian Timber Industry Board, Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah, AKEPT, UMS, USM, UMT, UNIMAS and UiTM. A memorandum of understanding between UiTM and APBM will also be signed in London. Part of the training program will include attending an international conference co-organized by ARI, APBM, AKEPT, IPE (India), UiTM Council of Professors, University of Chullangkorn and Teesside University.
