The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the world’s largest accounting body, will host the World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) 2025 from January 31 to February 2, 2025, at the Yashobhoomi, India International Convention and Exhibition Centre (IICC) in New Delhi. 

WOFA 2025 will be inaugurated on January 31 by the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The theme of the three-day event is “Accountability Meets Innovation (AI): For A Sustainable Planet”.

The WOFA 2025 event will host over 8,000 national and international delegates from  International Accounting Organizations, Firms, Regulators, Economists, Academicians, Commerce Groups, Business Leaders, Policymakers, Standard Setters, and esteemed global leaders from the Accounting Profession.

Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, President ICAI, emphasised that WOFA 2025 offers a unique and timely opportunity for professionals to come together and engage in critical discussions surrounding the evolving challenges and opportunities in the accounting profession. 

“As the global financial landscape continues to undergo rapid transformation, WOFA 2025 serves as an essential platform for learning, sharing best practices, and fostering collaborations that will help shape the future of the financial sector. The event will provide valuable insights into emerging trends and innovations, with a focus on digital transformation, sustainability landscape financial reforms, and the crucial role of accountants in driving positive change and stability in global financial systems. This event is a celebration for India for its step towards making India an accounting hub of the world.”, Agarwal added.

Charanjot Singh Nanda, Vice President of ICAI, emphasised adapting to the fast-evolving digital landscape. “WOFA 2025 will provide a critical platform for professionals to engage in impactful discussions on digital transformation, financial reforms, and sustainability. 

As we embrace technologies like AI, it’s essential that we stay rooted in our core values of trust, accountability, and ethical conduct, ensuring these innovations align with the principles of transparency and responsible growth”, Nanda added.

Published on January 14, 2025