ICAN President Leads Chartered Accountants To Ghana, Soon

The President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mr. Doyin Owolabi, is set to lead a delegation of not less than 500 chartered accountants to the 2nd African Congress of Accountants in Ghana coming up in May.

A statement by the institute said the congress would explore issues related to key areas affecting the accountants’ role in economic growth, accountability and democracy through seminars, workshop and exhibitions.

It said, “Apart from the theme of the congress, advanced topics and issues affecting today’s dynamic business landscape such as the Implications of implementing IFRS, strengthening financial markets and institutions in Africa, shaping the accounting profession on the continent, will be discussed.”

The statement added that four representatives of ICAN, which was the platinum sponsor of the congress, would be presenting papers on different topics.

Participants expected at the congress, according to the statement, are accountants, finance and business leaders, corporate and financial planners, investors, entrepreneurs, policy and standard setters as well as key government functionaries.

The congress would also feature other attractions, including tours to some notable places in the region and business exhibitions.