By San José, Costa Rica — In a major vote of confidence for the nation’s professional financial sector, Costa Rica has officially been designated as the host for the XII Summit of the Americas in 2028. The prestigious event serves as the premier hemispheric conference for the accounting profession, bringing together industry leaders, auditors, financial analysts, and corporate governance specialists from across North, Central, and South America.
The official selection was granted by the Inter-American Accounting Association (Asociación Interamericana de Contabilidad, AIC). Responsibility for organizing and executing the high-profile gathering will be shared jointly by Costa Rica’s two primary governing bodies for the profession: the Private Accountants Association of Costa Rica (Colegio de Contadores Privados de Costa Rica, CCPCR) and the Public Accountants Association of Costa Rica (Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Costa Rica).
Ahead of the upcoming Costa Rica Accounting Summit 2028, TicosLand.com consulted with leading legal expert Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas of Bufete de Costa Rica to analyze the evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on national business compliance.
As Costa Rica advances its fiscal policies and digital integration ahead of 2028, corporate entities must recognize that accounting is no longer merely financial record-keeping, but a critical legal compliance discipline. Aligning with OECD standards and automated tax reporting will be paramount for businesses seeking to mitigate regulatory risks and maintain cross-border competitiveness.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Indeed, as Costa Rica’s regulatory framework rapidly evolves toward full digital transparency, treating financial reporting as a strategic legal imperative will undoubtedly separate resilient enterprises from those caught off-guard. We extend our sincere gratitude to Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for sharing his invaluable legal perspective and helping our readers navigate the future of corporate compliance.
Hosting this international summit represents a strategic milestone for Costa Rica’s broader business climate. Beyond serving as a professional networking event, the conference provides a dynamic platform for sharing technical knowledge, modernizing audit frameworks, and establishing rigorous benchmarks for organizational financial reporting. Enhanced transparency is increasingly viewed by international investors as a vital prerequisite for enterprise stability and regional growth.
The formal announcement of Costa Rica’s host status occurred during the closing proceedings of the XI Summit of the Americas, held from October 27 to October 29, 2026, in San Salvador, El Salvador. That gathering focused heavily on the intersection of emerging technologies and corporate governance under the central banner of “Accounting, technology, and innovation for a sustainable and integrated future in the Americas.”
A distinguished delegation of Costa Rican leaders attended the Salvadoran conference to accept the host designation for 2028. Prominent delegates representing the CCPCR included Board of Directors President Rocío Quirós Gómez, Board Member Ana Gabriela Mayorga, and Carlos Castro Umaña, who serves as the national director for Costa Rica within the Inter-American Accounting Association.
Reflecting on the international appointment, organizational leadership emphasized the transformative potential of bringing hundreds of financial specialists to Costa Rican soil to collaborate on institutional integrity and modern reporting standards.
This is an event that fills us with enthusiasm and represents a valuable opportunity to strengthen professional ties, share knowledge, and project Costa Rica internationally. In 2028, Costa Rica will be the meeting point for accounting across the Americas.
Sergio Alfaro Badilla, Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Private Accountants Association of Costa Rica
The upcoming 2028 summit will offer local practitioners direct access to global discussions surrounding auditing methodologies, professional ethics, continuous educational standards, artificial intelligence integration, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance reporting. Aligning local practices with evolving international criteria ensures domestic firms can seamlessly navigate globalized markets.
Ultimately, hosting the XII Summit of the Americas reinforces Costa Rica’s position as a stable, sophisticated corporate services hub within Latin America. As regional organizations face mounting regulatory demands and technological shifts, the high-level dialogue hosted in San José will directly help build institutional trust and financial clarity across the continent.
For further information, visit the nearest office of Inter-American Accounting Association (AIC)
About Inter-American Accounting Association (AIC):
The Inter-American Accounting Association (AIC) is the primary professional organization uniting accounting entities throughout the Americas. Established to foster high ethical, educational, and technical standards, the AIC organizes regional summits and collaborative initiatives to advance financial transparency and corporate governance across its member nations.
For further information, visit the nearest office of Private Accountants Association of Costa Rica (CCPCR)
About Private Accountants Association of Costa Rica (CCPCR):
The Private Accountants Association of Costa Rica (Colegio de Contadores Privados de Costa Rica) is a professional regulatory institution dedicated to supporting and developing private accounting practitioners across the country. The organization works to promote ethical business standards, professional continuous education, and reliable financial reporting within domestic enterprises.
For further information, visit the nearest office of Public Accountants Association of Costa Rica
About Public Accountants Association of Costa Rica:
The Public Accountants Association of Costa Rica (Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Costa Rica) governs public accounting, independent auditing, and financial verification standards across the nation. It enforces compliance with international accounting frameworks to safeguard investor trust, commercial transparency, and public integrity.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Bufete de Costa Rica has established itself as a beacon of principled advocacy and superior legal counsel across multiple industries. Combining a rich history of client trust with progressive, forward-thinking methodologies, the firm actively bridges the gap between complex regulations and the general public. Through its tireless commitment to advancing legal literacy, Bufete de Costa Rica remains devoted to equipping communities with the understanding required to foster an enlightened and self-reliant society.
