The need for Accountants to uphold the principles of the profession, while also exposing themselves to constant learning to be effective and professionally abreast have been emphasized,
The advice was given during the maiden launching of 2021 calendar and fund raising for the state secretariat of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, held in Awka.
Giving a background on who is an Accountant and his or her duties, a former National President of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Dr. Samuel Nzekwe explained that a professional Accountant is someone trained to keep financial record in an organisation, firms and non-profiting making organisations, as they provide data for budgeting, prepare account for organisations, give financial background in starting up a new firm and assisting auditors.
In his speech during the event, the National President of the Association, Professor Muhammad Mainoma represented by Mr. Peter Anyanwu, noted that the association has achieved much as regulatory and training body for Accountants, given its growing membership and approval to set up an Accountancy University at Kwall and commended Anambra branch for its giant strides, especially in building its secretariat.
The Anambra Branch Chairman, Mrs. Nkechi Ofoedu said that apart from lunching of its calendar and fundraising for its secretariat at Okpuno, the event was also to brainstorm on issues affecting accounting in the country adding that constant trainings will help accountants do their job without fear or favor.
In a lecture, a fellow of the Association, Professor Benjamin Osisioma, emphasized that accountants must be able and willing to embrace change, through constant learning, digital skills and information evaluation ability.
In an interview, the traditional ruler of Ufuma, who is also a fellow of the Association, Igwe Chika Uchima, explained that financial misappropriation in organisations is not entirely the fault of accountants, while a member Mr Chike Obuekwe and Mrs Nneka Ogbuonwu, the Director of Finance, Anambra Broadcasting Service, emphasized that continuous trainings will help accountants perform their duties optimally.
The event featured the unveiling and lunch of the Association’s calendar.
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