Sajidah is an experienced public sector accounting and auditing professional with a strong background in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). She has contributed to the adoption and implementation of IPSAS in Saudi Arabia, supporting public financial management reforms to enhance transparency and accountability.

Currently, Sajidah works with the Ministry of Finance in Saudi Arabia, actively involved in the IPSAS 33 project, collaborating with the IPSASB and key stakeholders to refine and develop standards that facilitate a smooth transition to accrual accounting for governments and public sector entities. She engages with international experts, policymakers, and standard setters to ensure the practical application of IPSAS in different jurisdictions.

Previously, Sajidah worked with KPMG as an external Audit Supervisor, specializing in the financial sector, including banks and investment funds. This role provided extensive experience in auditing, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, strengthening her expertise in both private and public sector financial management.

Sajidah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Cleveland State University in Ohio, USA, demonstrating her strong academic foundation and commitment to advancing high-quality financial reporting in the public sector.
 

Shahad Alshehri is a Senior Financial Consulting Specialist at the Ministry of Finance, specializing in the public sector’s transition from cash to accrual accounting. Since 2020, she has played a key role in the Accrual Accounting Center, focusing on analyzing and implementing accounting standards, policies, and procedures, while providing research-based guidance to government entities.

She actively reviews IPSASB issuances, including exposure drafts and consultation papers, to assess their impact on Saudi Arabia’s public sector financial reporting. With a specialization in sustainability-related standards, measurement, and asset accounting, she contributes to shaping policies on public sector asset recognition, valuation, and reporting.

Beyond national implementation, Shahad is a member of the Application of Current Operational Value Task Force under IPSASB, contributing to the global advancement of public sector accounting standards.

Mohammed leads the studies team in the Ministry of Finance in Saudi Arabia. He is a former faculty staff member in the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) (2018-2022). And worked as a chief accountant in a company in the private sector for six years. He has MBA- Accounting stream from Brock University.
 

Mohammed is a fellow of Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA). He has worked as part of Ministry of Finance teams to study topics related to implementation of accrual accounting basis in the public sector and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
 

Abdullah holds a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Miami, Florida. He is the General Director of the Accounting Policies and Studies Department at the Ministry of Finance in Saudi Arabia, where he leads efforts to develop, implement, and adopt the public sector accounting standards, policies, and procedures in KSA. His department provides advisory services to government entities transitioning to accrual accounting and reviews financial statements to enhance disclosure quality and reporting. Abdullah's work ensures alignment with international accounting standards, contributing to the modernization of Saudi Arabia’s public sector financial practices.
 

With extensive experience in public sector accounting, Abdullah has been actively involved in various national and international committees, contributing to the development of financial regulations and accounting frameworks that support Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation.

 

She serves as the Head of International Relations at TÜRMOB (Union of Chambers of Certified Public Accountants of Türkiye), where she has led global engagement efforts since 2010. She was a Technical Advisor to the IFAC Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Advisory Group (2019-2025) and a PhD candidate in Business Administration at Ankara University. Her academic and professional work focuses on sustainability reporting and the evolving role of the accountancy profession.

As an accredited trainer at TÜRMOB’s Continuous Professional Development and Training Center (SÜRGEM), she delivers specialized programs on sustainability reporting. She also actively represents TÜRMOB in international policy forums and contributes to shaping global sustainability practices through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

Yahya Arıkan is the Secretary General of TÜRMOB (Union of Chambers of Certified Public Accountants of Türkiye), with a distinguished career spanning over four decades. A Certified Public Accountant since 1979, he is the founding Chairman of the Istanbul Chamber of CPAs (ISMMMO), the largest chamber under TÜRMOB, and served as its President for 26 years. In recognition of his contributions, he was named Honorary Chair of ISMMMO.

He has held key leadership roles within TÜRMOB, including Deputy President (2004–2008), Chair of the Anti-Unfair Competition Board (2008–2016), and Secretary General (2016–2022, reappointed in 2024). He has authored over 100 professional articles, more than 20 books, and hosted various programs to enhance public understanding of finance and accounting.

A graduate of the Istanbul Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences, he also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Maltepe University. He remains a leading voice in shaping the future of the profession in Türkiye and beyond.

Public sector accounting (PSA) and reporting underpin the effectiveness of a public financial management (PFM) system and practice. Enhanced budget accountability and control, transparency of public finances and effective management of assets and liabilities/debt can only be achieved through accurate and reliable financial accounting and reporting.