Okwuta Audu, Jos
The Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Jos & District Society, Monday Nto Bereh has called on government to provide openings or engage ICAN members in the political circle and the civil service in order to curb corruption.
Bere made this statement in Jos on Friday while speaking to journalists after a procession by members of the Institute to mark the International Accounting Day 2023.
He said that given the nature of high standard of ethics that members of ICAN hold and practice, they can mitigate corruption if they are brought into the civil service and given positions of responsibility to hold. “The motto of ICAN is ‘Accuracy and Integrity’. And on these two threshold we stand because they are the pillars of accountancy.
“Our members have equally gone through vigorous training before they are qualified to be called chartered accountants.
“We also have our code of ethics which is endorsed by the International Federation of Accountants which is the global organization for the practice of accountancy worldwide”.
Bereh added that members of ICAN hold the high moral and ethical prescription that helps ICAN members to shun all forms of corruption.
The ICAN Chairman said that ICAN was established by an Act of the parliament number 15 of September 1965.
He further explained that the procession was in commemoration of the International Accounting Day which started in 1972.
Bereh noted that thereafter, it has been celebrated annually in remembrance of contribution of accountants in governance, in the private sector, in the development of economies and even in the development of individuals adding that accounting principles if apply even on individual transaction, can help the individual to get able to make better decision, better investments and have better control of their finances and even their lives.Monday Nto Bereh, Chairman, ICAN Jos & District Society
In his submission, Innocent Okwuosa, the 59th President of ICAN, said that the accounting profession has demonstrated remarkable resilience, moving from conventional approaches to embracing cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and AI, meeting the demands of an interconnected economy.
“ICAN’s focus on lifelong learning and adherence to global benchmarks, as recommended by IFAC, ensures that Nigerian accountants are globally acknowledged for their competence and professionalism”, he said.
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