SEGUN OBISANYA
The President, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Razak Jaiyeola has enjoined its members to uphold the values of accuracy and integrity for which the institute is known over the years.
He spoke at the 49th Association of Accounting Technicians West Africa induction ceremony for new members yesterday in Lagos.
AATWA is a regional accounting association across West Africa, and affords the certificate holder a vast opportunities as accountants.
A total of 668 Accounting Technicians Scheme graduate were inducted. This would bring the total number of AATWA members of ICAN to 23,695.
ICAN President said, “I encourage you all to continue to stay true to the motto of the Institute, accuracy and integrity. I know you have been told during your orientation but it is worth mentioning again that beyond your technical skills and abilities, forthrightness, honesty, high ethical conduct and rop-notch professional disposition. You should not only espouse these attributes, you should be seen to regularly uphold them.”
Jaiyeola informed the ICAN new members that the Accounting Technicians certificate has a “wider acceptance for employment opportunities within the West Africa sub–region.”
He explained that the profession requires a disciplined lifestyle and strictly adhering to the highprofessional ethical conduct expected of them, adding that members of the Institute in their respective organisations. He also explained that the organisation had put machinery in place to investigate and meted out appropriate punishment to erring member.
The guest speaker and one of the past presidents of the Institute, Sir Herbert Agbebiyi, whose speech was entitled “Using personal traits and visioning to achieve life’s goals,” listed seven character traits inductees needed to be effective and stay on top.
He urged them to maintain a discipline life if they ever dream to reach the peak of the profession.
“This is fundamental to achieve your full potential. Everyone has 24 hours in a day, yet some people achieve more than others. Discipline and excellent time management are the key,” Agbebiyi postulated.
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