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First SCAI Annual Conference of the Suriname Institute of Chartered Accountants (SUVA), Paramaribo, Suriname           Click Here for Conference Flyer. Date: August 16-17, 2018

Press Release- ICAC and CIIPA To Sign MoU
At a recent meeting between the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants (CIIPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC), it was agreed that both institutes will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their relationship and increase collaboration to support best practices in the accounting and related professions locally and regionally… Click here for Press Release

Jamaica Gets Additional Area Code — 658
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) announced that Jamaica now has another area code – 658. This new code will not be a replacement for the existing 876 but an addition. The new code which comes in effect on May 31, 2018 will necessitate the introduction of a mandatory ten-digit dialing, that is, using the three-digit area code plus the seven-digit number, for all local calls... Read More

Most Caribbean Countries Have Adopted Or Are In The Process Of Implementing IPSAS According To IFAC/ICAC Study
Nearly 60% of Caribbean countries included in a recent survey have already adopted International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or national accounting standards based on IPSAS, and the remaining 40% are at various stages of the implementation process according to Accrual Practices and Reform Expectations in the Caribbean.. Click Here for a version of the report. Find the full News release Here.

ICAB's President to Represent CPA Canada on IFAC Committee
Mrs. Lisa Padmore, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados and Committee Chair, ICAC Membership Committee has been appointed to serve as CPA Canada’s representative on the IFAC’s Professional Accountancy Organization (PAO) Development Committee. The PAO Development Committee focuses on identifying solutions to challenges facing the development of strong, sustainable accounting organizations around the world…Read More.

Guyana Chartered Accountant Appointed to IFRS Foundation SME Implementation Group
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) congratulates Rakesh Latchana, Partner at Ram & McRae, a firm of Chartered Accountants in Guyana, on his appointment as one of 11 new members on the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) Small and Medium-sized Entities Implementation Group (SMEIG) effective July 2016. Read More.