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2010 David Gomez Principal, Merit Partners "One activity that stands out during my tenure as NT CPA branch President was the project to assist with developing an accounting body in Timor-Leste. My experience in Timor-Leste made it clear there was serious need for developing accounting skills in the country and that such a project would be worthwhile. The late Frank McGuiness, former NT Auditor General, took a particular interest in the project and accompanied me on one of my visits to Timor-Leste. We took the opportunity to discuss the importance of an accounting profession with senior members of the Government, including with the then Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, the Finance Minister, University officials, Asian Development bank officers and local accountants. CPA Australia's NT Branch facilitating the selection of a Timorese accountant for CPA project in Melbourne and assisted Charles Darwin University with developing the accounting program with the Dili University. The Branch also donated accounting resources to be sent to the Timorese accounting association. These were initial "small steps" that led to some positive outcomes. These included the establishment of a local accounting association that received a small grant from USAID. There is a program now whereby Timorese accountants are offered a training that includes study in CDU and placements in the Treasury. During my tenure I also had the opportunity to visit other CPA offices while working interstate and overseas, bringing back ideas for the NT Branch Council." BE HEARD. BE RECOGNISED. CPA AUSTRALIA

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