Capital Markets: A New Cohort of Certified Accountants

A total of 20 certified accountants from different regions of Morocco have successfully completed a training program, culminating in presentations before a jury. This jury included representatives from the Casablanca Stock Exchange, the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), accounting firms, and market professionals. Launched in 2024 as part of a partnership between the Order of Chartered Accountants of Morocco (OEC), the OEC Training Institute, and the Casablanca Stock Exchange, the program aims to enhance the skills of accounting professionals. This initiative is designed to better support Moroccan companies in accessing capital markets, a crucial lever for financing and competitiveness. The high-level training program covers technical, financial, legal, and communication aspects of financing operations. It pays particular attention to capital opening mechanisms and best practices in financial governance. Sessions were led by experts from the AMMC, the Casablanca Stock Exchange, and other market players. During the certificate award ceremony, partners unanimously highlighted the relevance of this initiative and reiterated the strategic role of accountants in preparing and supporting companies during fundraising operations. This program reflects the shared commitment of the Order of Chartered Accountants and the Casablanca Stock Exchange to position the accounting profession at the heart of the development of the Moroccan financial market. The roadmap for this initiative revolves around four main objectives: promoting the role of accountants in the financial ecosystem, improving transparency and governance of companies, developing expertise tailored to the requirements of stock market financing, and contributing to the modernization and enhancement of the capital market. Certificates were awarded to the graduates by Mr. Tarik Senhaji, General Director of the Casablanca Stock Exchange; Mr. Nasser Seddiqi, Director of the AMMC Business Division; Mr. Faïçal Mekouar, President of the National Council of the Order of Chartered Accountants; and Mr. Youssef El Ouadi, Secretary General of the OEC Training Institute.