The professionals who help move, hide and legitimise Uganda’s dirty money Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda could be losing more than Shs2 trillion a year to illicit financial flows (IFFs), with trade misinvoicing alone estimated to have created a $6.6 billion gap between what Uganda reported …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) says it is working with employers to remove unqualified personnel from positions that require professional accounting qualifications, rather than relying on forceful enforcement. ICPAU Council President David Timothy Ediomu said the approach is yielding results, with …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Henry Musasizi, the minister of finance planning and economic development has challenged accountants to move beyond traditional financial reporting and become strategic partners in safeguarding public resources, strengthening fiscal discipline and improving economic decision- making. Musasizi said accountants have a critical responsibility to ensure public …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has published its latest register of licensed accounting firms and practitioners for 2026, while warning the public against using unqualified service providers. The updated register shows 275 approved accounting firms, representing a 4% increase compared …
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Entebbe, Uganda | Julius Businge | “Growth and comfort do not coexist,” declared Peter Kimbowa, delivering a wake-up call to nearly 2,000 accountants gathered in Entebbe for the 30th Annual Seminar of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) on day one – Sept.3. Kimbowa warned that Uganda’s accounting …
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Entebbe, Uganda | Julius Businge | Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, the chief executive officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), has challenged Uganda’s accountants to transform their profession and safeguard the nation by championing personal insurance. Speaking at the 30th Annual Seminar of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda …
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Entebbe, Uganda | Julius Businge | The 3rd Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference, organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), officially opened today at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel in Entebbe. The conference, held under the theme “Public Finance Management Systems for Sustainable Service Delivery,” brought together public …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Newly qualified accountants have been urged to uphold ethical values, embrace emerging technologies, and adopt a strategic mindset as they step into the evolving world of finance. Speaking as the chief guest at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) graduation ceremony in …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | The Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB) of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has announced a decline in performance across all courses in the December 2024 exams. The results, released on January 6 in Kampala by CPA Prof. Laura Orobia, Chairperson of …
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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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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
