Recently I accompanied a group of researchers to present their research findings to the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Malaysian Accounting Research & Education Foundation (MAREF). The research is on the development of a quality rating system for the SME auditors in Malaysia. Both MIA and MAREF are indeed very impressed with the findings that an interactive portal has been developed, the cost of which is being sponsored by them. The launching of AQuR and AQuR portal will be held on 13th May 2009 at the Securities Commission, Kuala Lumpur. The occasion will be graced by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman, YB Dato' Seri Azmi Khalid and the MIA President. UiTM Deputy Vice Chancelor will also be presenting a welcome speech during the event. Congratulations to AP Dr Zuraidah for heading the project. This is another applied research that has been successfully completed by the ARI team.
