KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Entities operating in Uganda will have to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in their reporting. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) consist of a set of accounting rules that determine how transactions and other accounting events should to be reported in financial statements. The Institute …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) recently (Sept.16) announced the results of the August 2024 Certified Public Accountants (CPA(U)) examinations, revealing a slight drop in the overall pass rate compared to last year. The exams, which took place from 19 to 23 …
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Team Scoops Finance Team of the Year Accolade Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans secured an accolade at the just concluded Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), Awards that aimed at celebrating individuals and entities that are greatly contributing …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Recipients of the 2024 Accountancy Service Awards, organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), have given hope to the profession by upholding ethical values, providing excellent service to clients, and contributing to economic growth. The awards are an annual event, presented …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Allen Kagina, the executive director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in line with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, recently adopted by Uganda. She delivered this message while officially opening the 29th …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Allen Kagina, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority has challenged the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to stop the continued degradation of wetlands and other environmentally sensitive resources. Kagina cited the giveaway of waterfronts and beaches around Lake Victoria for the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has developed a strategic plan to ensure that accountants play transformational roles in the communities. The plan says accountants should demonstrate their relevance in communities other than only keeping books of accounts. During the opening of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU), the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), and Vision Group have announced the 14th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards. The theme is Promoting Excellence in Corporate Reporting: Disclosing ESG Performance …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants has registered an improvement in the pass rate, reversing a trend that has seen constant performance below 40 per cent over the years. In the May 2024 cohort, two examinations; Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) and Certified Tax Advisors (CTA) …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Transparency, accountability, flexibility, and effective communication are critical management ethics that accelerate the growth of companies in line with their running strategic plans. This is the summary of what transpired at the second Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda C-Suite Forum held in Kampala …
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