By Abraham Malinga
Communications Intern - ICPAU
CPA Stephen Ineget, the chairperson of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards Committee has stressed the requirement for organisations to demonstrate not only their financial performance but also their commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. He was speaking at the 13th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards on 1 November 2023.
By Joan Abaasa
Communications Intern, ICPAU
By Joan Abaasa
Communications Intern, ICPAU
CPA Arnold Ahereza, a partner at Ardenfield has emphasised the significance of organisational culture as a strategic priority for accounting firms.
“Culture should be a strategic priority for all firms, as audit quality gaps cannot be addressed by training and standards alone,” CPA Ahereza noted.
By Nancy Akullo
Head of Communications, ICPAU
CPA Japheth Katto was honoured with the ICPAU Gold Service Award at the 2023 Accountancy Service Awards (ASA).
By Abraham Malinga
Communications intern- ICPAU
In a world where cancer continues to cast a long and daunting shadow over countless lives, the pursuit of effective prevention and management strategies has never been more crucial. As medical science marches forward, offering fresh insights and innovative approaches, the battle against this relentless disease enters a new and promising phase.
By Abaasa Joan
Communications intern, ICPAU
In an insightful session at the 28th Annual seminar, Mr. John Ekure, Director Kumi Orthopedic Centre shared his entrepreneurial journey and invaluable wisdom on creating and sustaining businesses in today's dynamic world.
By Joan Abaasa
Communications Intern
Mr Ian Rumanyika, the Team Lead at Node Group has emphasised the significance of strategic communication in the digital age.
He underscored the importance of understanding and engaging key audiences to advance organisational interests, mission, vision, values, policies, and strategic objectives. He also noted the need for tailored communication to effectively connect with audiences and achieve desired outcomes.
By Joan Abaasa
Communications Intern-ICPAU
Dr Ian Clarke, the Chairman of the Advisory Board of CTI for East Africa has advised accountants to lead from the front if they are to empower change for corporate and person growth.
“To bring change, we need to lead the change,” Dr Clarke noted.
“Most people have been given a position but they are not implementers,” he added.
Dr Clarke emphasised that success in organisations relies heavily on effective teamwork.
By Abraham Malinga
Communications Intern- ICPAU
The Chief Executive Officers in Uganda’s insurance industry have emphasised the urgency of a framework to regulate the application of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) practices in the insurance industry.
By Abaasa Joan
Communications Intern, ICPAU
Dr Emmanuel Dei-Tumi, the President of Human Capital International has urged accountants to embrace a system mindset where there is interdependence and interconnectivity if they are to remain ahead of digital transformation.