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BICA: Audit findings should be taken as objective
May 18, 2015
BICA: Audit findings should be taken as objective
The quality of information and confidence in the integrity of information through good corporate governance and internal audit, are the mantras of twenty-first century public finance reform, and according to Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) President Darnell Osborne, "The Bahamas must echo this mantra".
April 26, 2015
BICA backs auditor general, affirms need for AGO independence
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) has responded to the fracas surrounding the much-debated audit of the Urban Renewal Commission (URC), backing Auditor General Terrance Bastian and charging that the "integrity, independence and constitutionally-mandated responsibilities of the Office of the Auditor General should be supported by all public officials and citizens".
BICA president welcomes new legislation
April 22, 2015
BICA president welcomes new legislation
Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) President Darnell Osborne said the passage of the BICA Bill in the House of Assembly represents a "great day" for the country's financial services sector, and one that will allow The Bahamas to keep abreast of international accounting requirements...
New BICA bill modernizes accounting profession
April 22, 2015
New BICA bill modernizes accounting profession
The new Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) Bill has created a framework for the complete modernization of the accounting profession in The Bahamas, according to Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan, who sees the bill as transformative and capable of bolstering The Bahamas' reputation as a first class financial jurisdiction...
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Financial Services
March 24, 2015
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Financial Services
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Hope Strachan, March 23, at the Ministry...
March 12, 2015
New BICA bill deepens protections for industry, public
In addition to fixing defects in the Public Accountants Act, the pending accounting legislation would allow accountants to practice public accountancy with limited liability, according to Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) President Darnell Osborne.
BICA head: Pass BICA Bill 2014 now
March 12, 2015
BICA head: Pass BICA Bill 2014 now
Legislation designed to cure deficiencies in the Public Accountants Act 1991 -- which regulates the critical accounting sector of the economy -- appears to have become stalled in the Christie administration's legislative pipeline, and Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) President Darnell Osborne says it needs to be brought forward now.
Financial Secretary John Rolle at BICA VAT Seminar
February 12, 2015
Financial Secretary John Rolle at BICA VAT Seminar
Financial Secretary's (John Rolle) presentation given at this morning's BICA VAT seminar at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort...
BICA, Compliance Commission sign MOU
March 01, 2011
BICA, Compliance Commission sign MOU
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) has strengthened its ties with the Bahamas Compliance Commission, after the two regulatory bodies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The document will enable accountants to receive a letter of appointment from BICA, where previously it could only be acquired from the Compliance Commission. The letter allows local accountants to condu...
BICA appoints CEO
August 20, 2014
BICA appoints CEO
The council of The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) has appointed a new CEO.
Effective August 5, 2014, Shavardo Thompson will be responsible for building relationships with local industry regulators, as well as regional and international regulatory bodies, such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)....
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