Miss Bird of Paradise PNG (MBoP) is delighted to announce its collaboration with KPMG, one of the world's leading accounting firms.
KPMG has come on board as the official accounting firm and scrutineers for the MBoP Pageant, reinforcing the commitment of both organisations to excellence, transparency and innovation.
KPMG will play a pivotal role by holding and managing the Trust Account for Miss Bird of Paradise PNG, ensuring the utmost integrity and accountability in all financial matters related to the event. In addition, KPMG will be responsible for managing the event's financial books, ensuring the highest standard of financial transparency.
Furthermore, KPMG will serve as the official scrutineers of the MBoP Pageant, a role that underscores their dedication to fairness and impartiality throughout the event's voting and judging processes. Their expertise and commitment to upholding the highest standards brings an added layer of credibility to the competition.
MBoP Committee Chair Anna Bais said: "The Miss Bird of Paradise PNG Pageant provides a platform to develop and empower young PNG women whilst helping to educate children with disabilities through our inclusive education scholarship fund. We are honoured to have KPMG as our partner. Their involvement ensures that the Pageant will maintain the highest standards of financial transparency, fairness and accountability. We look forward to a successful partnership that will help take Miss Bird of Paradise PNG to new heights.”
KMPG Partner Brett McDermott said Miss Bird of Paradise PNG is a prestigious event that celebrates the beauty, intelligence, talent and culture of Papua New Guinea.
“Our partnership demonstrates our commitment to supporting programs that promote inclusion and innovation and ensuring transparency and integrity in all aspects of the event.”
KPMG's values align perfectly with the values and vision of Miss Bird of Paradise PNG. This partnership marks a significant milestone in MBoP PNG’s brief history and bodes well for the positive impact it will have on the Pageant and the communities it serves.