Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions

Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions
AbbreviationAAOIFI
FormationFebruary 26, 1990; 34 years ago (1990-02-26)[1] in Algeria.
FoundersIslamic Development Bank, Dallah Al-Baraka, Faysal Group (Dar Al Maal Al Islami), Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation, Kuwait Finance House and Al-Bukhary Foundation
TypeIndependent international not-for-profit organization
PurposeStandardization[2][3] and harmonization of international Islamic finance practices and financial reporting in accordance to Sharia[4][5][6]
HeadquartersManama,  Bahrain
Location
  • Yateem Center, Block: 304, Al-Muthana road
Coordinates26°14′2″N 50°34′38″E / 26.23389°N 50.57722°E / 26.23389; 50.57722
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English, Arabic
Main organ
General Assembly
Websitewww.aaoifi.com

Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)[7] is a Bahrain-based not-for-profit organization that was established to maintain and promote Shariah standards for Islamic financial institutions, participants and the overall industry.[8] The commission also organizes a number of professional development programs (especially the Islamic legal accountant program, observer program and forensic auditing program) in their effort to improve the industry.[9]

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