Accountants at a Critical Turning Point
Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the 10th edition of the Congress of the Order of Chartered Accountants (OEC) took place on November 13 and 14, 2025, in Rabat, gathering over 500 participants, including ministers, leaders, and international experts.
Under the theme “Sustainability, AI, Talent: The Winning Strategy,” this event highlighted the significant transformations redefining the role of accountants and the requirements of the Moroccan economic fabric.
The Accountant of Tomorrow: Architect of Trust
Faïçal Mekouar, President of OEC, emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting value chains and competitiveness. He stressed the importance of translating the guidelines of the New Development Model (NMD) into concrete actions.
According to him, the accountant is becoming an “architect of trust,” responsible for:
Reliable non-financial data
Integrating ESG criteria into corporate strategies
Supporting ecological and digital transition
AI and Digital Infrastructures for Economic Benefit
The congress also served as an opportunity to announce the launch of the first phase of the national 5G network, a strategic tool for digital inclusion and territorial competitiveness.
Morocco is also accelerating the development of sovereign data centers, such as the 500 MW Dakhla center, powered 100% by renewable energy, symbolizing the convergence of digitization and sustainability.
Impacts on Skills and Employment
Chakib Benmoussa detailed how AI is redefining professions, altering skills, and necessitating a profound reorganization of tasks. The High Commission for Planning is working to:
Strengthen national databases
Integrate new indicators
Map sectoral developments related to digital and ecological transitions
Sustainable Finance and Talent Development
Brahim Benjelloun Touimi emphasized the role of financial markets in meeting the growing needs for green, digital, and industrial energy. Financial and non-financial transparency is becoming essential to:
Enhance trust
Attract investments
Train talents in sustainable finance, blockchain, DeFi, and data analytics
This initiative aims to position Morocco as a regional and Mediterranean hub for financial innovation, while supporting the country’s economic and technological transformations.
