The chartered accountants have chosen a new leadership team, with Yassine El Maguiri elected president of the National Council of the Order of Chartered Accountants (OEC) for the 2026 to 2029 term.
The appointment was made during a meeting of the 11 newly elected members of the National Council in Rabat. The session marked the end of the mandate of outgoing president Faical Mekouar.
Following a secret ballot, Mr El Maguiri was elected president. The new executive bureau also includes Aziz El Khattabi as first vice president, Choukri Boukhar as second vice president, Adnane Faouzi as secretary general and Youssef El Ouadi as treasurer.
Six other council members will serve as assessors: Samir Agoumi, Ilham Benhlima, Mohamed Samir Bennis, Karim Bennouna, Narjis El-Mohib and Abderrahman Laaroussi.
The leadership change comes after elections held on 21 May. Voter turnout was high, with 554 of the Order’s 723 registered members taking part across Morocco’s six regional councils, representing participation of 76.6%.
Mr El Maguiri, Mr Boukhar and Mr Agoumi received the highest number of votes in the election for the National Council.
The new leadership takes office at a time when the profession is dealing with major regulatory and technological changes.
One of its biggest priorities will be following proposed legislation on the legal profession, known as Bill 66-23, which was submitted to parliament in April. The Order has been monitoring the bill closely because of its potential impact on businesses and professional services.
The council is also expected to strengthen cooperation with public institutions, including the Foreign Exchange Office and the General Tax Directorate. Recent agreements have focused on training, economic research and improving compliance with financial regulations.
Another key issue is digital transformation. Accounting firms are preparing for the wider rollout of electronic invoicing, while artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in the sector. The Order is expected to focus on helping smaller firms adopt new technologies and develop higher-value advisory services.
The Order of Chartered Accountants is the main body regulating the profession in Morocco. It has 723 registered members and is organised through six regional councils across the country.
The new National Council will serve a three-year term ending in 2029.
