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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The forum also highlighted the need for stronger capital markets to support Uganda’s long-term development goals Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s plan to expand its economy tenfold to about $500 billion by 2040 will depend not only on investment and industrial growth but also on stronger …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), through its Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB), has Monday released the May 2026 examination results for the Certified Tax Advisor (CTA) and Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA) courses, showing a moderate improvement in performance compared …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), in partnership with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), and Vision Group, has officially launched the 16th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards. The launch happened today (May 26) at …
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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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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda has released the December 2025 examination results, revealing continued growth in the number of professional accountants despite persistent challenges in some papers. The results were officially announced on Jan.5, in Kampala. Speaking at the release, the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) marked the 15th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards with a renewed focus on global sustainability and transparency, as Uganda moves to adopt international sustainability disclosure standards. The event, held under the theme “Sustainability …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Accountancy Service Awards lit up Kampala with celebration and inspiration as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) marked ten years of recognising outstanding achievement and impact within the profession. The evening of Oct.3 was filled with applause, emotion, and …
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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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