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PROFILES OF CONTESTANTS FOR 2016-2018

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED

ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA)

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THE INSTITUTE AND THE COUNCIL

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) was established by an Act of

Parliament, Act 170, 1963. It is the sole body charged with the regulation of the

accountancy profession in Ghana. Its members are the only members recognized

under the Companies Code (Act 179) 1963, for the purpose of auditing company

accounts. It is governed by a Council of eleven (11) chartered accountants. The

Council whose term of office is two years is headed by a president and a vice

president.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNCIL

Ÿ To conduct or provide for the conduct of qualifying examinations for

membership of the Institute or for registration as a registered accountant

under the Act and to prescribe or approve courses of study for such

examinations;

Ÿ To maintain and publish a register of chartered accountants and practising

accountants;

Ÿ To secure the maintenance of professional standards among persons who

are members of the Institute and to take such steps as may be necessary to

acquaint such persons with the methods and practices necessary to

maintain such standards;

Ÿ To supervise and regulate the engagement, training and transfer of articled

clerks;

Ÿ To maintain a library of books and periodicals relating to accountancy, and

to encourage publication of such books;

Ÿ To encourage research in the subject of accountancy and generally to

secure the well-being and advancement of the accountancy profession;

and

Ÿ To specify the class of peoples who shall have the right to train articles

clerks and to specify the circumstances in which any person of that class

may be deprived of that right.

MS. SENA DAKE MR. PRINCE YAW ESSAH MS. FRANCES SOSOO MR. KWABENA HEMENG-NTIAMOAH

MS. REBECCA ATSWEI LOMO

MR. ROBERT DONALDY MR. KWASI ASANTE DR. WILLIAMS ABAYAAWIEN ATUILIK

MR. CHRISTIAN SOTTIE DR. KWAME ANTWI-BOASIAKO

MR. DICK GORDON ANAMAN

PROF. KWAME ADOM-FRIMPONG

MR. MICHAEL ASIEDU-ANTWI

PROF. EDWARD MARFO-YIADOM

NII AKWEI TETTEH

CONTESTANTS FOR 2016-2018 COUNCIL ELECTIONS

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THE INSTITUTE AND THE COUNCIL

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) was established by an Act of

Parliament, Act 170, 1963. It is the sole body charged with the regulation of the

accountancy profession in Ghana. Its members are the only members recognized

under the Companies Code (Act 179) 1963, for the purpose of auditing company

accounts. It is governed by a Council of eleven (11) chartered accountants. The

Council whose term of office is two years is headed by a president and a vice

president.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNCIL

Ÿ To conduct or provide for the conduct of qualifying examinations for

membership of the Institute or for registration as a registered accountant

under the Act and to prescribe or approve courses of study for such

examinations;

Ÿ To maintain and publish a register of chartered accountants and practising

accountants;

Ÿ To secure the maintenance of professional standards among persons who

are members of the Institute and to take such steps as may be necessary to

acquaint such persons with the methods and practices necessary to

maintain such standards;

Ÿ To supervise and regulate the engagement, training and transfer of articled

clerks;

Ÿ To maintain a library of books and periodicals relating to accountancy, and

to encourage publication of such books;

Ÿ To encourage research in the subject of accountancy and generally to

secure the well-being and advancement of the accountancy profession;

and

Ÿ To specify the class of peoples who shall have the right to train articles

clerks and to specify the circumstances in which any person of that class

may be deprived of that right.

MS. SENA DAKE MR. PRINCE YAW ESSAH MS. FRANCES SOSOO MR. KWABENA HEMENG-NTIAMOAH


MR. ROBERT DONALDY MR. KWASI ASANTE DR. WILLIAMS ABAYAAWIEN ATUILIK

MR. CHRISTIAN SOTTIE DR. KWAME ANTWI-BOASIAKO





NII AKWEI TETTEH

CONTESTANTS FOR 2016-2018 COUNCIL ELECTIONS

e) Kindly note that when you log onto the e-voting platform, it will take

you through what is called, an authentication process. This process

will require that you type in your email address, and then copy and

paste the six-digit token you received in the email into the required

field.

f) Please ensure that you have been authenticated by entering your

email address, and then copy and paste the token {123456} into the

required field. Otherwise, you will not be able to access the e-voting

platform.

g) When you are done, please click on <Submit Token>. This will then

take you to the next page.

h) On this page, you will view the profiles of the candidates you wish to

vote for before you cast your vote.

i) Click on <vote now>.

j) Please ensure that you select at most seven (7) candidates of your

choice, by clicking on the checkboxes against their names.

k) When you are done, kindly review your checked list before you move

to the next stage.

l) Click <I have verified my choices>.

m) Click <Cast my vote now>.

n) <Print out> your summary and keep it handy.

NB: Kindly note that the token should be kept confidential and not shared

with anyone.

For further inquiries, send an email to [email protected].

3. Collation and announcement of Electoral Results

a. The Electoral Committee, led by Mr. Joseph Frederick Odartey

Blankson, a Past President of the Institute, will lead the collation of the

votes and announce the results of the election.

4. Candidates for Election

The candidates for this year's election follow in the ensuing pages of this

brochure. Their portraits have been posted in the page 2 of this brochure.

E-VOTING FOR YOUR PREFERRED CANDIDATES

TO JOIN THE 2016-2018 COUNCIL

Introduction

The tenure of office of the 2014-2016 Council of the Institute ends with the close

of the 2016 Annual General Meeting. In accordance with Section 7(2) of the

Chartered Accountants Act 170, 1963, it is mandatory to elect 7 of our members

to serve on the next Council.

Information about the candidates

The profiles of fifteen (15) candidates, contesting this year's Council election

have been provided in this brochure and listed in order of receipt of nomination

forms. These members have offered themselves voluntarily for election to

serve on the Council.

Electoral Arrangements

1. The Process

Every member in good standing at the Annual General Meeting will be part

of the voting process. Please note that an e-voting system has been put in

place. Kindly see below for the procedure required to obtain access to the

system.

2. How the e-Voting System Works

a) An email message shall be sent from [email protected] to all

members who are in good standing to cast their votes.

b) It will contain a link that will give you access to the e-voting platform.

c) This email will also contain a six-digit randomly-generated token {for

example, 123456}.

d) Click on the link provided (that is, vote.icagh.com) to download the

voting platform. Otherwise, copy the link and paste into the address

bar of your web browser.

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e) Kindly note that when you log onto the e-voting platform, it will take

you through what is called, an authentication process. This process

will require that you type in your email address, and then copy and

paste the six-digit token you received in the email into the required

field.

f) Please ensure that you have been authenticated by entering your

email address, and then copy and paste the token {123456} into the

required field. Otherwise, you will not be able to access the e-voting

platform.

g) When you are done, please click on <Submit Token>. This will then

take you to the next page.

h) On this page, you will view the profiles of the candidates you wish to

vote for before you cast your vote.

i) Click on <vote now>.

j) Please ensure that you select at most seven (7) candidates of your

choice, by clicking on the checkboxes against their names.

k) When you are done, kindly review your checked list before you move

to the next stage.

l) Click <I have verified my choices>.

m) Click <Cast my vote now>.

n) <Print out> your summary and keep it handy.

NB: Kindly note that the token should be kept confidential and not shared

with anyone.

For further inquiries, send an email to [email protected].

3. Collation and announcement of Electoral Results

a. The Electoral Committee, led by Mr. Joseph Frederick Odartey

Blankson, a Past President of the Institute, will lead the collation of the

votes and announce the results of the election.

4. Candidates for Election

The candidates for this year's election follow in the ensuing pages of this

brochure. Their portraits have been posted in the page 2 of this brochure.

E-VOTING FOR YOUR PREFERRED CANDIDATES

TO JOIN THE 2016-2018 COUNCIL

Introduction

The tenure of office of the 2014-2016 Council of the Institute ends with the close

of the 2016 Annual General Meeting. In accordance with Section 7(2) of the

Chartered Accountants Act 170, 1963, it is mandatory to elect 7 of our members

to serve on the next Council.

Information about the candidates

The profiles of fifteen (15) candidates, contesting this year's Council election

have been provided in this brochure and listed in order of receipt of nomination

forms. These members have offered themselves voluntarily for election to

serve on the Council.

Electoral Arrangements

1. The Process

Every member in good standing at the Annual General Meeting will be part

of the voting process. Please note that an e-voting system has been put in

place. Kindly see below for the procedure required to obtain access to the

system.

2. How the e-Voting System Works

a) An email message shall be sent from [email protected] to all

members who are in good standing to cast their votes.

b) It will contain a link that will give you access to the e-voting platform.

c) This email will also contain a six-digit randomly-generated token {for

example, 123456}.

d) Click on the link provided (that is, vote.icagh.com) to download the

voting platform. Otherwise, copy the link and paste into the address

bar of your web browser.

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS

CA (Ghana); Certificate in Taxation (CITG); MBA (Banking & Finance); Certified

Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACA; LLB (Hons); Barrister at Law (In

Progress)

CAREER RECORD

Seventeen (17) years of experience in financial management, administration

and auditing from:

Shell Ghana Limited, Head Office; Batsa-Nakotey & Associates; Ernst and

Young, Ghana (attachment); Ghana National Procurement Agency (GNPA);

the United Nations System Gender Programme; Deon & Noed International

(DNI); Ghana Audit Service and University of Education Winneba (UEW).

Lectured at Central University College, Jayee University College, some ICAG

students (Private) and University of Education, Winneba in business related

subjects.

SERVICE TO THE INSTITUTE

Ÿ Member, Examination Committee, (2012-2016)

Ÿ Member, three-member examination quality assurance team (2013-2014)

Ÿ Member, Education Committee, (2010-2012)

Ÿ Co-Reviewer of the current ICAG Taxation Syllabus

Ÿ Member, Registration & Protocol Committee of the 2nd PAFA Congress, 2013

Ÿ Treasurer, Ga North District Society, (2005-2007)

Ÿ Co-ordinated ICAG Career Exposition Programme at Zion Girls SHS,

Winneba

MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT

SOCIETIES/BOARDS/ASSOCIATIONS/CLUBS

Ÿ Member, Ga North District Society

Ÿ Member, Association of Women Accountants, Ghana (AWAG)

Ÿ Member, ISACA, Ghana (2011-date)

Ÿ Member, Institute of Directors (2004-date)

Ÿ Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (2009)

Ÿ Founding Member, International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation

Professionals (IICFIP).

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Instituted an effective quality assurance and improvement system for UEW

Audit in 2009 that has undergone 3 successful external assessments.

§ I contributed meaningfully to the review of proposals developed for the

introduction of the new ICAG students information system which has made

students database management more effective and efficient.

§ Chaired the Committee of Internal Auditors for universities in Ghana in 2009

and its visibility was enhanced through networking and collaboration. We

successfully carried out four (4) major projects including the first peer

review exercise for audit offices for all public universities in 2010 to 2011.

§ Presented proposals and received a grant amounting to US$330,000

towards entrepreneurial training and business development for rural

communities including the liberation of Trokosi victims in the Volta Region

and some intervention for young girls at Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region.

§ Advocated for and was instrumental in the development of several policy

documents for a sustained systematic growth and development of the

MS. SENA DAKE

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CA (Ghana); Certificate in Taxation (CITG); MBA (Banking & Finance); Certified

Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACA; LLB (Hons); Barrister at Law (In

Progress)

CAREER RECORD

Seventeen (17) years of experience in financial management, administration

and auditing from:

Shell Ghana Limited, Head Office; Batsa-Nakotey & Associates; Ernst and

Young, Ghana (attachment); Ghana National Procurement Agency (GNPA);

the United Nations System Gender Programme; Deon & Noed International

(DNI); Ghana Audit Service and University of Education Winneba (UEW).

Lectured at Central University College, Jayee University College, some ICAG

students (Private) and University of Education, Winneba in business related

subjects.


Ÿ Member, Examination Committee, (2012-2016)

Ÿ Member, three-member examination quality assurance team (2013-2014)

Ÿ Member, Education Committee, (2010-2012)

Ÿ Co-Reviewer of the current ICAG Taxation Syllabus

Ÿ Member, Registration & Protocol Committee of the 2nd PAFA Congress, 2013

Ÿ Treasurer, Ga North District Society, (2005-2007)

Ÿ Co-ordinated ICAG Career Exposition Programme at Zion Girls SHS,

Winneba




Ÿ Member, Association of Women Accountants, Ghana (AWAG)

Ÿ Member, ISACA, Ghana (2011-date)

Ÿ Member, Institute of Directors (2004-date)

Ÿ Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (2009)

Ÿ Founding Member, International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation

Professionals (IICFIP).

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Instituted an effective quality assurance and improvement system for UEW

Audit in 2009 that has undergone 3 successful external assessments.

§ I contributed meaningfully to the review of proposals developed for the

introduction of the new ICAG students information system which has made

students database management more effective and efficient.

§ Chaired the Committee of Internal Auditors for universities in Ghana in 2009

and its visibility was enhanced through networking and collaboration. We

successfully carried out four (4) major projects including the first peer

review exercise for audit offices for all public universities in 2010 to 2011.

§ Presented proposals and received a grant amounting to US$330,000

towards entrepreneurial training and business development for rural

communities including the liberation of Trokosi victims in the Volta Region

and some intervention for young girls at Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region.

§ Advocated for and was instrumental in the development of several policy

documents for a sustained systematic growth and development of the

MS. SENA DAKE

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University of Education, Winneba which ranked third among other

universities in Ghana in two consecutive periods.

§ In 2012, as a member on the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers

(CODEO) Procurement and Logistics Committee, I was instrumental in the

evaluation process for purchase of all logistics including an IT system used

for the smooth monitoring of the 2012 general and parliamentary elections

across the country.

§ Participated in the 2016 International Federation of Women Accountants

(IFWA) Conference held in Accra; 2008, 2012 and 2015 international

conferences of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) at San Francisco,

London and Canada respectively; 2010 and 2014 World Congress of

Accountants (WCOA) at Malaysia and Rome; 1st PAFA Congress in Kenya;

Accountancy Bodies of West Africa (ABWA) Congresses held in Senegal

and Benin and many other capacity building programs. Attending these

programs equipped me with skills in strategy planning and development,

change management, team building, negotiation, conflict management,

corporate governance, risk management & project management.

VISION FOR ICAG

Having developed a passion for quality in all spheres of growth and

development for the Institute and leveraging on my decade-long experience in

top management with academia, I wish to:

§ Reinforce a responsive, accountable and inclusive governance structure

and administrative system.

§ Advance the ICAG Faculty system and pursue an improvement in the

Institute's physical infrastructure towards academic excellence in teaching,

learning and research.

§ Support publicity and insights into the Institute's values towards an

enhanced global status and visibility.

§ Promote professional development for members and staff of the Institute in

order to sustain and improve the legacy and achievements by past leaders.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Ga North District Society


B.Com (UCC); MBA (Accounting), University of Ghana; CA (Ghana); CIT (Final

level).

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Senior Tutor, Management, Cost and Financial Accounting, UCC, Ghanas

Campus, Koforidua (2011-date)

Ÿ Finance and Accounts Consultant for SMEs (2011-date)

Ÿ Lecturer, Managerial Economics & Research Methods, University of Ghana,

Koforidua Campus (2011-2013)

Ÿ General Manager, Silverbird Ghana Limited (2013-2014)

Ÿ Management Accountant, Silverbird Ghana Limited (2011-2012)

Ÿ Cashier/Accountant, Walmart Incorporation (The Biggest Retail Store in the

World) USA (2006-2010)

Ÿ Facility Manager, Nordstrom Incorporation, USA (2007-2008)

Ÿ Cashier/Accountant, Nordstrom Incorporation, USA (2006-2007)

Ÿ Regional Accountant, Forestry Commission, Ghana (2002-2005)


Lecturer, ICAG School, Evening Session (Management Accounting) (2015-date)

Examiner in Management Accounting.

MR. PRINCE YAW ESSAH

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University of Education, Winneba which ranked third among other

universities in Ghana in two consecutive periods.

§ In 2012, as a member on the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers

(CODEO) Procurement and Logistics Committee, I was instrumental in the

evaluation process for purchase of all logistics including an IT system used

for the smooth monitoring of the 2012 general and parliamentary elections

across the country.

§ Participated in the 2016 International Federation of Women Accountants

(IFWA) Conference held in Accra; 2008, 2012 and 2015 international

conferences of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) at San Francisco,

London and Canada respectively; 2010 and 2014 World Congress of

Accountants (WCOA) at Malaysia and Rome; 1st PAFA Congress in Kenya;

Accountancy Bodies of West Africa (ABWA) Congresses held in Senegal

and Benin and many other capacity building programs. Attending these

programs equipped me with skills in strategy planning and development,

change management, team building, negotiation, conflict management,

corporate governance, risk management & project management.

VISION FOR ICAG

Having developed a passion for quality in all spheres of growth and

development for the Institute and leveraging on my decade-long experience in

top management with academia, I wish to:

§ Reinforce a responsive, accountable and inclusive governance structure

and administrative system.

§ Advance the ICAG Faculty system and pursue an improvement in the

Institute's physical infrastructure towards academic excellence in teaching,

learning and research.

§ Support publicity and insights into the Institute's values towards an

enhanced global status and visibility.

§ Promote professional development for members and staff of the Institute in

order to sustain and improve the legacy and achievements by past leaders.

DISTRICT SOCIETY



B.Com (UCC); MBA (Accounting), University of Ghana; CA (Ghana); CIT (Final

level).

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Senior Tutor, Management, Cost and Financial Accounting, UCC, Ghanas

Campus, Koforidua (2011-date)

Ÿ Finance and Accounts Consultant for SMEs (2011-date)

Ÿ Lecturer, Managerial Economics & Research Methods, University of Ghana,

Koforidua Campus (2011-2013)

Ÿ General Manager, Silverbird Ghana Limited (2013-2014)

Ÿ Management Accountant, Silverbird Ghana Limited (2011-2012)

Ÿ Cashier/Accountant, Walmart Incorporation (The Biggest Retail Store in the

World) USA (2006-2010)

Ÿ Facility Manager, Nordstrom Incorporation, USA (2007-2008)

Ÿ Cashier/Accountant, Nordstrom Incorporation, USA (2006-2007)

Ÿ Regional Accountant, Forestry Commission, Ghana (2002-2005)


Lecturer, ICAG School, Evening Session (Management Accounting) (2015-date)

Examiner in Management Accounting.

MR. PRINCE YAW ESSAH

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MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT SOCIETIES/BOARDS/ASSOCIATIONS/CLUBS

Ÿ Represented the Management of Silverbird Ghana Limited at Board

Meetings in Ghana and in Nigeria (2011-2014).

Ÿ Attendance in Board Meetings of Silverbird Ghana in Ghana and in Nigeria

(2011-2014)

Ÿ Member, Management Committee, Nordstrom Incorporation, USA (2007-

2008)

Ÿ Member/Secretary, Eastern Regional Management Committee, Forestry

Commission, Ghana (2002-2005)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ From 2011 to 2014 was able to lead the Silverbird team to transform the

company from a loss-making entity to a profitable company. Also helped

improve customer service experience through targeted promotions,

resulting in increased Box Office sales of over 250% result in the

commencement of the Weija branch of Silverbird now called Global

Cinemas.

§ Also eliminated exchange losses in the books of Silverbird Ghana Limited by

converted foreign denominated accounts payables to Ghana cedi

denominated accounts payables.

§ Was the brain behind Forestry Commission of Ghana introducing,

“Accounting for the sale of confiscated lumber and logs”, resulting in the

proper accounting for the sales proceeds of lumber and logs. Saved the

Commission millions of Cedis between 2002 and 2005.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Ensure that examination question setters are carefully selected and trained

according to international benchmarks.

§ Setters would not be allowed to either teach students or organize any form

of classes for students.

§ Extend ICAG School to the regional capitals. Ensure ICAG establishes

offices in the regions manned by permanent staff who will be the fulcrum for

extending ICAG School to the regions.

§ Increase student enrolment through strong marketing/business

development team led by head, Director, Students Services and CEO with

planned visits to all tertiary institutions.

§ Construct an additional school block to increase student enrolment.

§ Create internship opportunity for ICAG School students with the help of

members in auditing firms and companies.

§ Create other business opportunities for ICAG to increase its revenue base,

example, real estate.

§ Establish a district society in Koforidua to serve members in the Eastern

region. Have been able to rally 5 members in this bid.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Coordinating the formation of a district society in Koforidua.

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Ÿ Represented the Management of Silverbird Ghana Limited at Board

Meetings in Ghana and in Nigeria (2011-2014).

Ÿ Attendance in Board Meetings of Silverbird Ghana in Ghana and in Nigeria

(2011-2014)

Ÿ Member, Management Committee, Nordstrom Incorporation, USA (2007-

2008)

Ÿ Member/Secretary, Eastern Regional Management Committee, Forestry

Commission, Ghana (2002-2005)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ From 2011 to 2014 was able to lead the Silverbird team to transform the

company from a loss-making entity to a profitable company. Also helped

improve customer service experience through targeted promotions,

resulting in increased Box Office sales of over 250% result in the

commencement of the Weija branch of Silverbird now called Global

Cinemas.

§ Also eliminated exchange losses in the books of Silverbird Ghana Limited by

converted foreign denominated accounts payables to Ghana cedi

denominated accounts payables.

§ Was the brain behind Forestry Commission of Ghana introducing,

“Accounting for the sale of confiscated lumber and logs”, resulting in the

proper accounting for the sales proceeds of lumber and logs. Saved the

Commission millions of Cedis between 2002 and 2005.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Ensure that examination question setters are carefully selected and trained

according to international benchmarks.

§ Setters would not be allowed to either teach students or organize any form

of classes for students.

§ Extend ICAG School to the regional capitals. Ensure ICAG establishes

offices in the regions manned by permanent staff who will be the fulcrum for

extending ICAG School to the regions.

§ Increase student enrolment through strong marketing/business

development team led by head, Director, Students Services and CEO with

planned visits to all tertiary institutions.

§ Construct an additional school block to increase student enrolment.

§ Create internship opportunity for ICAG School students with the help of

members in auditing firms and companies.

§ Create other business opportunities for ICAG to increase its revenue base,

example, real estate.

§ Establish a district society in Koforidua to serve members in the Eastern

region. Have been able to rally 5 members in this bid.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Coordinating the formation of a district society in Koforidua.

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CA (Ghana); EMBA (Finance), University of Ghana; B.Com, University of Cape

Coast

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Chief Internal Auditor, Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts (2010-date)

Ÿ Chief Finance Manager, Financial Operations, Ghana Telecom (now

Vodafone) (2000-2009)

Ÿ In-Charge, Fiadjoe & Associates (EY Ghana) (1999)

Ÿ Audit Trainee, Coopers & Lybrand (1998)

Ÿ Administrative Executive, Knor Asa (1997)


Ÿ Corpus Christi School PTA Treasurer (2013-date)

Ÿ Assistant Zonal Secretary (Finance & Admin.), Christ Embassy Accra-Ghana

Haven (2015-date)

Ÿ Executive Member, Internal Auditors Association of Ghana (Interim

Executive) (2014-date)

Ÿ UCC SRC Treasurer (1993-1995)

Ÿ Executive Member, NUGS (1993-1995)

Ÿ Member, Spincity District Society

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Encourage cooperation and collaboration between Government and the

MS. FRANCES SOSOO

Institute to enable the Institute provide capacity-building to Public Sector

qualified accountants in order to strengthen Public Financial Management

through signing of Memoranda of Understanding the relevant parties.

§ Advocate for the improvement of quality assurance services provided by

licensed accounting firms to clients through effective monitoring and

supervision supported with capacity development initiatives and training.

§ Ensure that members enhance their professional conduct at the workplace,

have a high sense of integrity and thus, reduce the situation where

members are summoned by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament

to be interrogated on issues related to financial malfeasance, fraud and

corruption in the Public Sector.

§ Advocate for collaboration between the Institute and key public anti-

corruption agencies such as Ghana Audit Service, Internal Audit Agency,

etc., to help enhance accountability and transparency in financial

administration towards socio-economic development in the country.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Spincity District Society12 13


CA (Ghana); EMBA (Finance), University of Ghana; B.Com, University of Cape

Coast

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Chief Internal Auditor, Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts (2010-date)

Ÿ Chief Finance Manager, Financial Operations, Ghana Telecom (now

Vodafone) (2000-2009)

Ÿ In-Charge, Fiadjoe & Associates (EY Ghana) (1999)

Ÿ Audit Trainee, Coopers & Lybrand (1998)

Ÿ Administrative Executive, Knor Asa (1997)


Ÿ Corpus Christi School PTA Treasurer (2013-date)

Ÿ Assistant Zonal Secretary (Finance & Admin.), Christ Embassy Accra-Ghana

Haven (2015-date)

Ÿ Executive Member, Internal Auditors Association of Ghana (Interim

Executive) (2014-date)

Ÿ UCC SRC Treasurer (1993-1995)

Ÿ Executive Member, NUGS (1993-1995)


VISION FOR ICAG

§ Encourage cooperation and collaboration between Government and the

MS. FRANCES SOSOO

Institute to enable the Institute provide capacity-building to Public Sector

qualified accountants in order to strengthen Public Financial Management

through signing of Memoranda of Understanding the relevant parties.

§ Advocate for the improvement of quality assurance services provided by

licensed accounting firms to clients through effective monitoring and

supervision supported with capacity development initiatives and training.

§ Ensure that members enhance their professional conduct at the workplace,

have a high sense of integrity and thus, reduce the situation where

members are summoned by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament

to be interrogated on issues related to financial malfeasance, fraud and

corruption in the Public Sector.

§ Advocate for collaboration between the Institute and key public anti-

corruption agencies such as Ghana Audit Service, Internal Audit Agency,

etc., to help enhance accountability and transparency in financial

administration towards socio-economic development in the country.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Spincity District Society12 13


CA (Ghana); EMBA (Finance), University of Ghana; CPM; ICGFME

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Director, Internal Audit Division, Ghana Health Service

Ÿ Director, Audit, EDAIF

Ÿ Director, Finance & Administration, Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA)

Ÿ Audit Senior, Oduro Adiyiah Osei & Co., Chartered Accountants

Ÿ Private practice

Ÿ Lecturer in Accounting, Finance, Public Finance Management, Advance

F inancia l Repor t ing and Cost and Management Account ing

(Undergraduate, graduate and professional courses)

Ÿ Adjunct Lecturer for Masters Programme, GIMPA, UPSA, VVU

Ÿ Accountant, former Ghana Airways

Ÿ Chief Executive Officer, HENT Financial Consulting Limited

Ÿ Founder/President, HENT Financial Training Centre


Ÿ Member, Education & Training Committee

Ÿ Lecturer, ICAG School Revision Classes

Ÿ Facilitator, IFRS, Budget and Training programmes

Ÿ Examiner and moderator, Accounting and Public Sector AccountingŸ

MR. KWABENA HEMENG-NTIAMOAH



Ÿ Ga North District Society

Ÿ Member, Int. Consortium of Government Financial Management, ICGFM,

USA

Ÿ International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professional

Ÿ Member, Koforidua Polytechnic Business Advisory Board

Ÿ Board Member, Bankoman Senior High School

Ÿ Board Member, West African Hardware Limited

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Taught fifteen (15) students in the final level (Advance Accounting, Auditing,

Taxation and Financial Management) immediately he qualified. 12 passed

at a sitting, while 2 were referred. All of them are currently occupying top

positions in reputable companies in Ghana.

§ Has a natural flair for teaching.

§ Guided by a natural teaching instinct, have adopted teaching accounting

and finance research soon after qualifying. As a result he has gained vast

knowledge and experience in teaching accountancy and finance to

students in various tertiary institutions.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Over the years, has observed the disparity between Council and ICAG

examination candidates. From experience gained from teaching these

students, he is now positioned to bring their problems to Council's

attention.

§ Also in the position to ensure good governance at the Institute and

contribute towards members' professional development.

DISTRICT SOCIETY Ga North District Society

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CA (Ghana); EMBA (Finance), University of Ghana; CPM; ICGFME

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Director, Internal Audit Division, Ghana Health Service

Ÿ Director, Audit, EDAIF

Ÿ Director, Finance & Administration, Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA)

Ÿ Audit Senior, Oduro Adiyiah Osei & Co., Chartered Accountants

Ÿ Private practice

Ÿ Lecturer in Accounting, Finance, Public Finance Management, Advance

F inancia l Repor t ing and Cost and Management Account ing

(Undergraduate, graduate and professional courses)

Ÿ Adjunct Lecturer for Masters Programme, GIMPA, UPSA, VVU

Ÿ Accountant, former Ghana Airways

Ÿ Chief Executive Officer, HENT Financial Consulting Limited

Ÿ Founder/President, HENT Financial Training Centre


Ÿ Member, Education & Training Committee

Ÿ Lecturer, ICAG School Revision Classes

Ÿ Facilitator, IFRS, Budget and Training programmes

Ÿ Examiner and moderator, Accounting and Public Sector AccountingŸ

MR. KWABENA HEMENG-NTIAMOAH



Ÿ Ga North District Society

Ÿ Member, Int. Consortium of Government Financial Management, ICGFM,

USA

Ÿ International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professional

Ÿ Member, Koforidua Polytechnic Business Advisory Board

Ÿ Board Member, Bankoman Senior High School

Ÿ Board Member, West African Hardware Limited

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Taught fifteen (15) students in the final level (Advance Accounting, Auditing,

Taxation and Financial Management) immediately he qualified. 12 passed

at a sitting, while 2 were referred. All of them are currently occupying top

positions in reputable companies in Ghana.

§ Has a natural flair for teaching.

§ Guided by a natural teaching instinct, have adopted teaching accounting

and finance research soon after qualifying. As a result he has gained vast

knowledge and experience in teaching accountancy and finance to

students in various tertiary institutions.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Over the years, has observed the disparity between Council and ICAG

examination candidates. From experience gained from teaching these

students, he is now positioned to bring their problems to Council's

attention.

§ Also in the position to ensure good governance at the Institute and

contribute towards members' professional development.

DISTRICT SOCIETY Ga North District Society

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CA (Ghana); EMBA (Finance), University of Ghana (Legon); MA (Religion),

University of Ghana (Legon); Certified Fraud Examiner, (USA); Institute of

Directors.

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Chief Internal Auditor, Social Security & National Insurance Trust (2014-date)

Ÿ Operations Accountant, Northern Sector, SSNIT (2013-2014)

Ÿ General Manager, F&A, Trust Logistics Limited (SSNIT subsidiary) (2012-

2013)

Ÿ Chief Internal Auditor, SSNIT (2001-2010)

Ÿ Operations Accountant, SSNIT (2010-2011)

Ÿ Deputy Head of Internal Audit, SSNIT (1996-1999)

Ÿ Principal Accountant, IRS (attached to CAGD) (1995-1996)

Ÿ Audit Manager, Oduro Adiyiah & Osei and Co. Chartered Accountants (1985-

1995)

Ÿ Team Leader, KPMG (Peat Marwick, Okoh & Co.) (1983-1985)


Ÿ Council Member (2010-2012)



Ÿ Chairman, Members Services Committee (2012-2016)

Ÿ Chairman, Communication & Publication Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Member, Professional Standards & Ethics Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Moderator, ICAG Examinations

Ÿ Resource Person, ICAG CPD Programmes

Ÿ Past Chairman/Coordinator, Accra East District Society (2004-2010)

Ÿ Former Examiner, ICAG Examinations


Ÿ Council Member, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)

Ÿ Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Orlando, USA

Ÿ Council Member, Ghana Chapter, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners,

Accra

Ÿ Member, Institute of Internal Auditors, Florida, USA

Ÿ Member, Institute of Directors, Ghana

Ÿ Chairman, NTHC Properties Board

Ÿ Member, HFC Bank Board

Ÿ Chairman, HFC Audit Committee

Ÿ Immediate Past Board Member/Chairman, Internal Audit Agency Technical

Committee

Ÿ Past Council Member, Institute of Internal Auditors, Ghana

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Turned Accra East District Society into a very vibrant society.

§ Led Accra East District Society on several outreach programmes in the

tertiary institutions

§ A resource person for ICAG CPD programmes.

§ Recently led the Members Services Committee to review nominations and

election guidelines for Council's attention.

§ Changed the image of SSNIT Internal Audit Department by implementing

pragmatic changes in its function. Other types of audits were introduced,

that is, management, compliance, operations investment and Information

Technology audit besides financial audit.

§ Chaired the Planning Committee that inaugurated Institute of Internal

Auditors Ghana, an affiliate of the world body in Florida, USA.

§ Turned round a dormant subsidiary of SSNIT, Trust Logistics Company

into a vibrant self-sustaining company.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Provide leadership and dedication for a culture of growth and profitability, for

ICAG continue to be a premier professional organization and create a

vibrant and viable future for professional accountants in Ghana.

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CA (Ghana); EMBA (Finance), University of Ghana (Legon); MA (Religion),

University of Ghana (Legon); Certified Fraud Examiner, (USA); Institute of

Directors.

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Chief Internal Auditor, Social Security & National Insurance Trust (2014-date)

Ÿ Operations Accountant, Northern Sector, SSNIT (2013-2014)

Ÿ General Manager, F&A, Trust Logistics Limited (SSNIT subsidiary) (2012-

2013)

Ÿ Chief Internal Auditor, SSNIT (2001-2010)

Ÿ Operations Accountant, SSNIT (2010-2011)

Ÿ Deputy Head of Internal Audit, SSNIT (1996-1999)

Ÿ Principal Accountant, IRS (attached to CAGD) (1995-1996)

Ÿ Audit Manager, Oduro Adiyiah & Osei and Co. Chartered Accountants (1985-

1995)

Ÿ Team Leader, KPMG (Peat Marwick, Okoh & Co.) (1983-1985)





Ÿ Chairman, Members Services Committee (2012-2016)

Ÿ Chairman, Communication & Publication Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Member, Professional Standards & Ethics Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Moderator, ICAG Examinations

Ÿ Resource Person, ICAG CPD Programmes

Ÿ Past Chairman/Coordinator, Accra East District Society (2004-2010)

Ÿ Former Examiner, ICAG Examinations


Ÿ Council Member, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)

Ÿ Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Orlando, USA

Ÿ Council Member, Ghana Chapter, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners,

Accra

Ÿ Member, Institute of Internal Auditors, Florida, USA

Ÿ Member, Institute of Directors, Ghana

Ÿ Chairman, NTHC Properties Board

Ÿ Member, HFC Bank Board

Ÿ Chairman, HFC Audit Committee

Ÿ Immediate Past Board Member/Chairman, Internal Audit Agency Technical

Committee

Ÿ Past Council Member, Institute of Internal Auditors, Ghana

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Turned Accra East District Society into a very vibrant society.

§ Led Accra East District Society on several outreach programmes in the

tertiary institutions

§ A resource person for ICAG CPD programmes.

§ Recently led the Members Services Committee to review nominations and

election guidelines for Council's attention.

§ Changed the image of SSNIT Internal Audit Department by implementing

pragmatic changes in its function. Other types of audits were introduced,

that is, management, compliance, operations investment and Information

Technology audit besides financial audit.

§ Chaired the Planning Committee that inaugurated Institute of Internal

Auditors Ghana, an affiliate of the world body in Florida, USA.

§ Turned round a dormant subsidiary of SSNIT, Trust Logistics Company

into a vibrant self-sustaining company.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Provide leadership and dedication for a culture of growth and profitability, for

ICAG continue to be a premier professional organization and create a

vibrant and viable future for professional accountants in Ghana.

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§ To develop the next generation of members to be the leading experts in

Accountancy.

§ For members to conduct themselves with honesty and professional ethics.

§ Lead ICAG to navigate the changing demands of the profession in the market

place.

§ Lead ICAG to achieve greater productivity and staff/volunteers satisfaction.

§ Harness technology to improve objectives, knowledge management,

integration of business processes and practices, etc.

§ Create awareness of future opportunities for the profession through

effective marketing campaigns

§ Leverage current and future initiatives in support of the profession to protect

public interest.

§ Deal with ICAG stakeholders and colleagues in a fair and ethical manner and

gain their trust through appropriate actions.

§ Embody the concept of quality in activity pursued by ICAG while adopting a

customer-oriented mind-set to dealing with stakeholders

§ Leading a training programme for communication, and leadership skills

together with strategic and critical thinking skills to young professional

accountants.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Past Chairman/Coordinator, Accra East District Society

Member, Accra East District Society

MR. ROBERT DONALDY


CA(Ghana); EMBA (Banking & Finance); MPhil (Business Consulting &

Enterprise Risk Management), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science &

Technology (KNUST).

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Managing Partner, Donaldy Associates (2004-date)

Ÿ Finance Manager, Omega Wood Processing Ltd (1999-2004)

Ÿ Chief Accountant, Naja David Group of Companies (1995-1999)

Ÿ Audit Manager, PKF (1991-1995)


Ÿ Member, Admissions Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Vice Chairman, ICAG Practice Society (2012-2016)

Ÿ Vice Chairman, Kumasi District Society (2012-2016)


Ÿ Board Chairman, Multi Credit Savings & Loans Limited (2011-date)

Ÿ Council Member, Kessben University College (2015-date)

Ÿ Council Member, Ridge School, Kumasi (2014-date)

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§ To develop the next generation of members to be the leading experts in

Accountancy.

§ For members to conduct themselves with honesty and professional ethics.

§ Lead ICAG to navigate the changing demands of the profession in the market

place.

§ Lead ICAG to achieve greater productivity and staff/volunteers satisfaction.

§ Harness technology to improve objectives, knowledge management,

integration of business processes and practices, etc.

§ Create awareness of future opportunities for the profession through

effective marketing campaigns

§ Leverage current and future initiatives in support of the profession to protect

public interest.

§ Deal with ICAG stakeholders and colleagues in a fair and ethical manner and

gain their trust through appropriate actions.

§ Embody the concept of quality in activity pursued by ICAG while adopting a

customer-oriented mind-set to dealing with stakeholders

§ Leading a training programme for communication, and leadership skills

together with strategic and critical thinking skills to young professional

accountants.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Past Chairman/Coordinator, Accra East District Society

Member, Accra East District Society

MR. ROBERT DONALDY


CA(Ghana); EMBA (Banking & Finance); MPhil (Business Consulting &

Enterprise Risk Management), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science &

Technology (KNUST).

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Managing Partner, Donaldy Associates (2004-date)

Ÿ Finance Manager, Omega Wood Processing Ltd (1999-2004)

Ÿ Chief Accountant, Naja David Group of Companies (1995-1999)

Ÿ Audit Manager, PKF (1991-1995)


Ÿ Member, Admissions Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Vice Chairman, ICAG Practice Society (2012-2016)

Ÿ Vice Chairman, Kumasi District Society (2012-2016)


Ÿ Board Chairman, Multi Credit Savings & Loans Limited (2011-date)

Ÿ Council Member, Kessben University College (2015-date)

Ÿ Council Member, Ridge School, Kumasi (2014-date)

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ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Advocated for and instrumental in the establishment of ICAG Office in

Kumasi.

§ Spearheaded decentralization of ICAG CPD programmes from Accra to

Kumasi and Takoradi.nd

§ Member, Steering Committee which planned and organized 2 ACOA

(2013).

§ Trained a number of graduates and young professionals occupying various

positions in business.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Members outside Accra feel disadvantaged. Will seek to bridge this gap and

find solutions to address their concerns.

§ Will advocate for a permanent office building to be constructed in Kumasi to

serve the middle and northern parts of Ghana.

§ Will encourage district societies to undertake outreach programmes to

increase student enrollment.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Kumasi District Society

MR. KWASI ASANTE


CA (Ghana); Chartered Insurer, ACII (UK); MBA (Finance), University of

Manchester, UK

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Managing Partner, Dominion Financial Consulting (2013-date)

Ÿ Chief Executive Officer, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (2006-

2013)

Ÿ Partner, Baah & Associates (2003-2005)

Ÿ Consultant, National Insurance Commission (2004-2005)

Ÿ General Manager, Ghana Union Assurance Company Limited (1993-2002)

Ÿ Finance Manager, Ghana Union Assurance Company Limited (1985-1992)

Ÿ Senior Audit Trainee, KPMG (1984-1985)

Ÿ Audit Trainee, Ayew, Agyeman, Turkson & Co. (1982-1984)

Ÿ Senior Auditor, Ghana Audit Service (1979-1982)

Ÿ Consultant, Gambian Institute of Chartered Accountants (under World Bank-

funded project) (January 2014 to date)

Ÿ Financial Consultant, Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs (under

Danida-funded project) (2003)

Ÿ Company Secretary, Ghana Union Assurance Company Limited (1988-2002)

Ÿ Part-time Lecturer, Ghana School of Law

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ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Advocated for and instrumental in the establishment of ICAG Office in

Kumasi.

§ Spearheaded decentralization of ICAG CPD programmes from Accra to

Kumasi and Takoradi.nd

§ Member, Steering Committee which planned and organized 2 ACOA

(2013).

§ Trained a number of graduates and young professionals occupying various

positions in business.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Members outside Accra feel disadvantaged. Will seek to bridge this gap and

find solutions to address their concerns.

§ Will advocate for a permanent office building to be constructed in Kumasi to

serve the middle and northern parts of Ghana.

§ Will encourage district societies to undertake outreach programmes to

increase student enrollment.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Kumasi District Society

MR. KWASI ASANTE


CA (Ghana); Chartered Insurer, ACII (UK); MBA (Finance), University of

Manchester, UK

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Managing Partner, Dominion Financial Consulting (2013-date)

Ÿ Chief Executive Officer, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (2006-

2013)

Ÿ Partner, Baah & Associates (2003-2005)

Ÿ Consultant, National Insurance Commission (2004-2005)

Ÿ General Manager, Ghana Union Assurance Company Limited (1993-2002)

Ÿ Finance Manager, Ghana Union Assurance Company Limited (1985-1992)

Ÿ Senior Audit Trainee, KPMG (1984-1985)

Ÿ Audit Trainee, Ayew, Agyeman, Turkson & Co. (1982-1984)

Ÿ Senior Auditor, Ghana Audit Service (1979-1982)

Ÿ Consultant, Gambian Institute of Chartered Accountants (under World Bank-

funded project) (January 2014 to date)

Ÿ Financial Consultant, Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs (under

Danida-funded project) (2003)

Ÿ Company Secretary, Ghana Union Assurance Company Limited (1988-2002)

Ÿ Part-time Lecturer, Ghana School of Law

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Ÿ Chief Executive Officer, ICAG (2006-2013)



Ÿ Chairman, Education Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Vice Chairman, Professional Standards & Ethics Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Chairman, ICAG School Management Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Member, Finance Committee (2016)

Ÿ Member/Vice Chairman, Education & Training Committee (1995-2005)

Ÿ ICAG Examiner (Financial Management, Financial Accounting & Auditing)

(1990-2005)

Ÿ Member, Drafting and Launching Committee, Pan-African Federation of

Accountants


Ÿ Member, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)

Ÿ The Chartered Institute of Insurance, UK

Ÿ Institute of Director, Ghana

Ÿ Vice Chairman, Ga North District Society (2003-2005)

Ÿ Independent Trustee, Stanbic Pension Scheme (2012-date)

Ÿ Independent Trustee, Mining Industry Master Trust Pension Scheme (2016)

Ÿ Independent Trustee, the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra Pension Scheme

(2015-date)

Ÿ Board Member, Union Management Services Limited (2016-date)

Ÿ Member, Union Management Services Limited Board (2014-date)

Ÿ Member, Finance Committee, Judicial Service (2009-date)

Ÿ Member, ARIC, Ghana Law School (2010-date)

Ÿ PTA Chairman, Mary Mother of Good Counsel Catholic School (2008-2012)

Ÿ Treasurer, National Insurance Commission Compensation Fund Committee

(1996-2002)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Provided consultancy services to the Gambia Institute of Chartered

Accountants under the sponsorship of the World Bank.

§ As CEO of ICAG:

o Supervised the preparation and implementation of Strategic Plans for

the Institute for the periods 2006-2010; 2009-2012 and 2011-2014;

o Collaborated with the World Bank to secure two separate grants to

strengthen the capacity of the Institute;

o Played a key role in securing a twinning partnership agreement with

ICAEW;

o Established the current practice of residential marking to strengthen

the integrity of the examinations;

o Reduced the lead time for release of examination results from ninety

(90) days to thirty (30) days;

o Commissioned some members and non-members to write manuals

for students;

o Established ICAG School.

o Established systems and policies to comply with Statements of

Membership Obligations of IFAC.

o Played a key role in the construction of ICAG School building and the

administration block;

o Opened the Kumasi regional office;

o Supervised the conduct of ATSWA examinations in Liberia and

extended participation in the professional programme to LICPA

students.nd

o Secured and coordinated the hosting of the 2 ACOA 2013 in Ghana.

§ At GUA:

o Advised the Board to invest in stable and viable ventures which have

proven to be the pillars of its investment portfolio.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ To ensure that ICAG School is run as an independent institution.

§ To ensure that the vision of establishing the Quality Assurance

Monitoring (QAM) Unit is achieved.

§ To continue to promote the training and development of members and

students in emerging areas of the profession.

§ To ensure that the Oyibi project takes off.

DISTRICT SOCIETY


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Ÿ Chief Executive Officer, ICAG (2006-2013)



Ÿ Chairman, Education Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Vice Chairman, Professional Standards & Ethics Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Chairman, ICAG School Management Committee (2014-2016)

Ÿ Member, Finance Committee (2016)

Ÿ Member/Vice Chairman, Education & Training Committee (1995-2005)

Ÿ ICAG Examiner (Financial Management, Financial Accounting & Auditing)

(1990-2005)

Ÿ Member, Drafting and Launching Committee, Pan-African Federation of

Accountants



Ÿ The Chartered Institute of Insurance, UK

Ÿ Institute of Director, Ghana

Ÿ Vice Chairman, Ga North District Society (2003-2005)

Ÿ Independent Trustee, Stanbic Pension Scheme (2012-date)

Ÿ Independent Trustee, Mining Industry Master Trust Pension Scheme (2016)

Ÿ Independent Trustee, the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra Pension Scheme

(2015-date)

Ÿ Board Member, Union Management Services Limited (2016-date)

Ÿ Member, Union Management Services Limited Board (2014-date)

Ÿ Member, Finance Committee, Judicial Service (2009-date)

Ÿ Member, ARIC, Ghana Law School (2010-date)

Ÿ PTA Chairman, Mary Mother of Good Counsel Catholic School (2008-2012)

Ÿ Treasurer, National Insurance Commission Compensation Fund Committee

(1996-2002)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Provided consultancy services to the Gambia Institute of Chartered

Accountants under the sponsorship of the World Bank.

§ As CEO of ICAG:

o Supervised the preparation and implementation of Strategic Plans for

the Institute for the periods 2006-2010; 2009-2012 and 2011-2014;

o Collaborated with the World Bank to secure two separate grants to

strengthen the capacity of the Institute;

o Played a key role in securing a twinning partnership agreement with

ICAEW;

o Established the current practice of residential marking to strengthen

the integrity of the examinations;

o Reduced the lead time for release of examination results from ninety

(90) days to thirty (30) days;

o Commissioned some members and non-members to write manuals

for students;

o Established ICAG School.

o Established systems and policies to comply with Statements of

Membership Obligations of IFAC.

o Played a key role in the construction of ICAG School building and the

administration block;

o Opened the Kumasi regional office;

o Supervised the conduct of ATSWA examinations in Liberia and

extended participation in the professional programme to LICPA

students.nd

o Secured and coordinated the hosting of the 2 ACOA 2013 in Ghana.

§ At GUA:

o Advised the Board to invest in stable and viable ventures which have

proven to be the pillars of its investment portfolio.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ To ensure that ICAG School is run as an independent institution.

§ To ensure that the vision of establishing the Quality Assurance

Monitoring (QAM) Unit is achieved.

§ To continue to promote the training and development of members and

students in emerging areas of the profession.

§ To ensure that the Oyibi project takes off.

DISTRICT SOCIETY


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DR. WILLIAMS ABAYAAWIEN ATUILIK


PhD (Accounting), Capella University, Minnesota, USA; CA (Ghana); MSc.

(Finance), GIMPA; MA (Economic Policy Management), University of Ghana;

LLB, University of Ghana; BSc. (Administration), University of Ghana; MCIT

(Ghana); Qualifying Certificate of the General Legal Council, Ghana (Ghana Law

School); MGIM; ACIB (Ghana); CPA (Liberia); CPFA (UK); FCCE (USA); CEPA

(USA).

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ PFM Work Stream Lead for the Ghana Oil & Gas for Inclusive Growth (GOGIG)

Programme

Ÿ Senior Lecturer, Heritage Christian College

Ÿ Senior Lecturer, Centre for Business Studies

Ÿ Adjunct Lecturer, Methodist University College

Ÿ Private Legal Practitioner, Law Offices of Kwame Agati

Ÿ Former Senior Lecturer, Liberia Institute of Public Administration (USAID-

GEMS)

Ÿ Former World Bank PFM Consultant, Somalia & Sierra Leone

Ÿ Former PFM Consultant for WHO in Somalia

Ÿ Former Technical Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Liberia under the auspices of

AfDB

Ÿ Former Chief Financial Officer, Village of Hope

Ÿ Former Examiner/Moderator, CA Professional Programme

Ÿ Former Adjunct Lecturer, GIMPA

Ÿ Former Adjunct Lecturer, University of Liberia

Former Audit Manager, Adom Boafo & Associates

Former Adjunct Lecturer, Zenith University College

Former Accountant, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

SERVICE TO THE INSTITUTE Council Member (2014-2016)

Council Member (2012-2014)


Chairman, Technical & Research Committee (2012-2016)

Member, Disciplinary Committee (2012-2016)

Chairman, Education & Training Committee ((2010-2012)

Member, Professional Standards and Ethics Committee (2010-2012)

Member, Education & Training Committee (2006-2010)

Lecturer of ICAG Revision Classes and Intervention programmes (2001-2008)


Ÿ Member, Kas City District Society

Ÿ Vice Chairman, Council of Heritage Christian (University) College

Ÿ Member, Board of Governors, Hope College

Ÿ Member, Liberia Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Ÿ Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana

Ÿ Member, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana

Ÿ Member, Ghana Bar Association

Ÿ Member, Ghana Institute of Management


Ÿ Member, Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (UK)

Ÿ Member, Association of Certified Chartered Economists (USA)

ŸACHIEVEMENTS

§ Dr. Atuilik has made modest contributions towards the advancement of

professional accountancy education in Ghana.

§ He played a pivotal role in the revival of ICAG Revision Classes which has

now transformed into ICAG School at the time it was at its lowest ebb.

§ Making modest contributions towards professional accountancy education

by providing tuition to several of the Institute's students preparing towards

the professional qualification.

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DR. WILLIAMS ABAYAAWIEN ATUILIK


PhD (Accounting), Capella University, Minnesota, USA; CA (Ghana); MSc.

(Finance), GIMPA; MA (Economic Policy Management), University of Ghana;

LLB, University of Ghana; BSc. (Administration), University of Ghana; MCIT

(Ghana); Qualifying Certificate of the General Legal Council, Ghana (Ghana Law

School); MGIM; ACIB (Ghana); CPA (Liberia); CPFA (UK); FCCE (USA); CEPA

(USA).

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ PFM Work Stream Lead for the Ghana Oil & Gas for Inclusive Growth (GOGIG)

Programme

Ÿ Senior Lecturer, Heritage Christian College

Ÿ Senior Lecturer, Centre for Business Studies

Ÿ Adjunct Lecturer, Methodist University College

Ÿ Private Legal Practitioner, Law Offices of Kwame Agati

Ÿ Former Senior Lecturer, Liberia Institute of Public Administration (USAID-

GEMS)

Ÿ Former World Bank PFM Consultant, Somalia & Sierra Leone

Ÿ Former PFM Consultant for WHO in Somalia

Ÿ Former Technical Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Liberia under the auspices of

AfDB

Ÿ Former Chief Financial Officer, Village of Hope

Ÿ Former Examiner/Moderator, CA Professional Programme

Ÿ Former Adjunct Lecturer, GIMPA

Ÿ Former Adjunct Lecturer, University of Liberia

Former Audit Manager, Adom Boafo & Associates

Former Adjunct Lecturer, Zenith University College

Former Accountant, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

SERVICE TO THE INSTITUTE Council Member (2014-2016)



Chairman, Technical & Research Committee (2012-2016)

Member, Disciplinary Committee (2012-2016)

Chairman, Education & Training Committee ((2010-2012)

Member, Professional Standards and Ethics Committee (2010-2012)

Member, Education & Training Committee (2006-2010)

Lecturer of ICAG Revision Classes and Intervention programmes (2001-2008)


Ÿ Member, Kas City District Society

Ÿ Vice Chairman, Council of Heritage Christian (University) College

Ÿ Member, Board of Governors, Hope College

Ÿ Member, Liberia Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Ÿ Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana


Ÿ Member, Ghana Bar Association

Ÿ Member, Ghana Institute of Management


Ÿ Member, Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (UK)

Ÿ Member, Association of Certified Chartered Economists (USA)

ŸACHIEVEMENTS

§ Dr. Atuilik has made modest contributions towards the advancement of

professional accountancy education in Ghana.

§ He played a pivotal role in the revival of ICAG Revision Classes which has

now transformed into ICAG School at the time it was at its lowest ebb.

§ Making modest contributions towards professional accountancy education

by providing tuition to several of the Institute's students preparing towards

the professional qualification.

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VISION FOR ICAG

Ÿ To complement the Council with youthful exuberance, zeal and

multidisciplinary perspectives.

Ÿ To support efforts being made by the Secretariat, to improve technical and

research-related content to members and the general public.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Kas City District Society


CA (Ghana)

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Agyei Dankwa & Co., Chartered Accountants (1980-

1985)

Ÿ Accountant, Western Castings Ltd. (1985-1986)

Ÿ Chief Collector (Field Audit), CEPS (1986-1997)

Ÿ Ag. Asst. Commission (Audit), CEPS (1997-2000)

Ÿ Consultant, Sky Consult Ghana Limited (2000)

Ÿ Audit Manager, Agyei Dankwa & Co. (2001-2005)

Ÿ Controller & Accountant-General, CAGD (2005-2009)

Ÿ Consultant, The Pacific Institute (2009-date)


Council Member, ICAG (2004-date)

Council Member, ABWA (2006-2009)

Chairman, Admissions Committee (2012-2014)

Vice President, ICAG (2014-date)

Member, ICAG Council Executive Committee (2014-2016)

Chairman, ICAG Finance Committee (2014-2016)

MR. CHRISTIAN SOTTIE

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VISION FOR ICAG

Ÿ To complement the Council with youthful exuberance, zeal and

multidisciplinary perspectives.

Ÿ To support efforts being made by the Secretariat, to improve technical and

research-related content to members and the general public.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Kas City District Society


CA (Ghana)

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Agyei Dankwa & Co., Chartered Accountants (1980-

1985)

Ÿ Accountant, Western Castings Ltd. (1985-1986)

Ÿ Chief Collector (Field Audit), CEPS (1986-1997)

Ÿ Ag. Asst. Commission (Audit), CEPS (1997-2000)

Ÿ Consultant, Sky Consult Ghana Limited (2000)

Ÿ Audit Manager, Agyei Dankwa & Co. (2001-2005)

Ÿ Controller & Accountant-General, CAGD (2005-2009)

Ÿ Consultant, The Pacific Institute (2009-date)


Council Member, ICAG (2004-date)

Council Member, ABWA (2006-2009)

Chairman, Admissions Committee (2012-2014)

Vice President, ICAG (2014-date)

Member, ICAG Council Executive Committee (2014-2016)

Chairman, ICAG Finance Committee (2014-2016)

MR. CHRISTIAN SOTTIE

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Ÿ Vice President, Association Internationale Des Services Du Tresor (2006-

2009)

Ÿ Vice President, FAAGWA (2005-2009)

Ÿ Board Member, Ghana Baptist Convention (2014-date)

Ÿ Honorary Treasurer, Christian Council of Ghana (2015-date)

Ÿ Board Member, Ghana Road Fund Board (2005-2009)

Ÿ Board Member, Export Development & Investment Board (2005-2009)

Ÿ Board Member, Energy Commission of Ghana (2005-2009)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Single-handedly prepared the first budget of Customs, Excise & Preventive

Service which to date has become the standard format since 1986.

§ Assisted Commissioner (Audit) to set up the Field Audit Department of

Customs Excise & Preventive Service.

§ The first and only English-speaking member to be admitted to the French

version of Accountant-Generals worldwide, Association Int. Des Services Du

Tresor and became Vice President in my individual capacity.

§ Personally attracted World Bank funds to build a Public Sector Accountancy

university.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Bring transparency to bear on the affairs of the Institute to quell rumour

mongering.

§ Build upon the brand of the institute to make it the preferred accountancy

body for those seeking accountancy qualification in Ghana by continuing the

examination reforms.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Founding Member, Accra North District Society (1998-1996)

Member, Accra West District Society (2005-date)

Member, Ga North District Society (2006-date)

DR. KWAME ANTWI-BOASIAKO


MSc. (Finance); FCCA, FGIM, FCE, CIAG, DBA (hc)

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Director of Finance, Judicial Service (July 2015-date)

Ÿ Finance Director, Central University College (2005-2015)

Ÿ Financial Accountant, Mainstream Reinsurance Company (1998-2000)

Ÿ Internal Auditor/Deputy Branch Manager, Consumer Credit Ltd, SSB, (1994-

1997)

Ÿ Senior Audit Assistant, Consumer Credit Ltd, SSB (1986-1988)

Ÿ Accounts Clerk, Kingsway Stores, Division of UAC Gh. Ltd. (1983-1986)


Ÿ Vice Chairman, Spincity District Society

Ÿ Member, Communication & Publication Committee

Ÿ Member, Members Services Committee



Ÿ President, Ghana Institute of Management (2014-date)

Ÿ President/Vice President, ACCA Ghana (2006-2008)

Ÿ Board Member, Central University College (2000 to 2015)

Ÿ Board Member, e-Crime Bureau Ghana Ltd. (2015-date)

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Ÿ Vice President, Association Internationale Des Services Du Tresor (2006-

2009)

Ÿ Vice President, FAAGWA (2005-2009)

Ÿ Board Member, Ghana Baptist Convention (2014-date)

Ÿ Honorary Treasurer, Christian Council of Ghana (2015-date)

Ÿ Board Member, Ghana Road Fund Board (2005-2009)

Ÿ Board Member, Export Development & Investment Board (2005-2009)

Ÿ Board Member, Energy Commission of Ghana (2005-2009)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Single-handedly prepared the first budget of Customs, Excise & Preventive

Service which to date has become the standard format since 1986.

§ Assisted Commissioner (Audit) to set up the Field Audit Department of

Customs Excise & Preventive Service.

§ The first and only English-speaking member to be admitted to the French

version of Accountant-Generals worldwide, Association Int. Des Services Du

Tresor and became Vice President in my individual capacity.

§ Personally attracted World Bank funds to build a Public Sector Accountancy

university.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Bring transparency to bear on the affairs of the Institute to quell rumour

mongering.

§ Build upon the brand of the institute to make it the preferred accountancy

body for those seeking accountancy qualification in Ghana by continuing the

examination reforms.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Founding Member, Accra North District Society (1998-1996)

Member, Accra West District Society (2005-date)

Member, Ga North District Society (2006-date)

DR. KWAME ANTWI-BOASIAKO


MSc. (Finance); FCCA, FGIM, FCE, CIAG, DBA (hc)

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Director of Finance, Judicial Service (July 2015-date)

Ÿ Finance Director, Central University College (2005-2015)

Ÿ Financial Accountant, Mainstream Reinsurance Company (1998-2000)

Ÿ Internal Auditor/Deputy Branch Manager, Consumer Credit Ltd, SSB, (1994-

1997)

Ÿ Senior Audit Assistant, Consumer Credit Ltd, SSB (1986-1988)

Ÿ Accounts Clerk, Kingsway Stores, Division of UAC Gh. Ltd. (1983-1986)


Ÿ Vice Chairman, Spincity District Society

Ÿ Member, Communication & Publication Committee

Ÿ Member, Members Services Committee



Ÿ President, Ghana Institute of Management (2014-date)

Ÿ President/Vice President, ACCA Ghana (2006-2008)

Ÿ Board Member, Central University College (2000 to 2015)

Ÿ Board Member, e-Crime Bureau Ghana Ltd. (2015-date)

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Ÿ Member, Judicial Council Sub-Committees: Entity Tender Board,

Finance/Budget, Audit Implementation Committee, Development

Committee, New Court Management Committee

Ÿ Member of Conference, Methodist Church Ghana; Member, Remuneration

Committee and Finance/Development Advisory Board

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ One of six (6) founding members of Spincity District Society

§ Awarded honorary Doctor of Business Administration, DBA (hc) by

Commonwealth University and the London Graduate School for exemplary

achievement – from being a doughnut hawker at Kaneshie Market for three

(3) years after Elementary School, but studied privately to become a

Professional Accountant and President of ACCA Ghana, Ghana Institute of

Management, among others.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Intends to bring his rich and versatile experience in varied areas of human

endeavour to bear on ICAG's quest for excellence and innovation at all

levels; having had the opportunity of similar leadership opportunities as a

member of several professional bodies, corporate organizations among

others.

§ Harness collaboration between accountancy bodies for the benefit of the

profession.

§ Intends to use competencies like strategic thinking, managerial skills,

proactivity and result-oriented expertise to identify and agree objectives and

methods to deliver required outcomes for the realisation of the goals and

objectives of ICAG.

§ Will adopt an attitude of diligence, honesty, integrity, good ethical behaviour

and conduct as essential ingredients for good corporate governance.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Spincity District Society



BSc. (Hons) Applied Accounting, ACCA, UK

CAREER RECORD

ŸŸ Assistant Director, Ghana Audit Service (2015-date)

Ÿ Practicing Accountant, HLB-DG Anaman Chartered Certified Accountants

(2012-date)

Ÿ Business Advisor, Initiative in Business Development Ltd, London (2006-

date)

Ÿ Consultant, Transcend Chartered Accountant, Ghana (2015-2015)

Ÿ Consultant, Resolute Chartered Accountants, Ghana (2014-2015)

Ÿ Tax Manager, Interplast Limited (2014-2014)

Ÿ Audit Team Leader, Issifu Ali Chartered Accountants (2012-2012)

Ÿ Senior Auditor, Liberty Capital Ghana Ltd (2012-2012)

Ÿ Audit Manager, Baah and Quartey Associates (2010-2011)

Ÿ Senior Business Consultant, Shawbell Consulting Ltd. (2009-2009)

Ÿ Financial Analyst, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited (2009-2010)

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Kojo & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants, London

(2006-2007)

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Practical Training in Accountancy & Payroll, London

(2004-2005)

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Philips Kobbs Chartered Certified Accountant, London

(2004-2005)

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Parkers Chartered Certified Accountant, London (2002-

2003)

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Ÿ Member, Judicial Council Sub-Committees: Entity Tender Board,

Finance/Budget, Audit Implementation Committee, Development

Committee, New Court Management Committee

Ÿ Member of Conference, Methodist Church Ghana; Member, Remuneration

Committee and Finance/Development Advisory Board

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ One of six (6) founding members of Spincity District Society

§ Awarded honorary Doctor of Business Administration, DBA (hc) by

Commonwealth University and the London Graduate School for exemplary

achievement – from being a doughnut hawker at Kaneshie Market for three

(3) years after Elementary School, but studied privately to become a

Professional Accountant and President of ACCA Ghana, Ghana Institute of

Management, among others.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Intends to bring his rich and versatile experience in varied areas of human

endeavour to bear on ICAG's quest for excellence and innovation at all

levels; having had the opportunity of similar leadership opportunities as a

member of several professional bodies, corporate organizations among

others.

§ Harness collaboration between accountancy bodies for the benefit of the

profession.

§ Intends to use competencies like strategic thinking, managerial skills,

proactivity and result-oriented expertise to identify and agree objectives and

methods to deliver required outcomes for the realisation of the goals and

objectives of ICAG.

§ Will adopt an attitude of diligence, honesty, integrity, good ethical behaviour

and conduct as essential ingredients for good corporate governance.

DISTRICT SOCIETY




BSc. (Hons) Applied Accounting, ACCA, UK

CAREER RECORD

ŸŸ Assistant Director, Ghana Audit Service (2015-date)

Ÿ Practicing Accountant, HLB-DG Anaman Chartered Certified Accountants

(2012-date)

Ÿ Business Advisor, Initiative in Business Development Ltd, London (2006-

date)

Ÿ Consultant, Transcend Chartered Accountant, Ghana (2015-2015)

Ÿ Consultant, Resolute Chartered Accountants, Ghana (2014-2015)

Ÿ Tax Manager, Interplast Limited (2014-2014)

Ÿ Audit Team Leader, Issifu Ali Chartered Accountants (2012-2012)

Ÿ Senior Auditor, Liberty Capital Ghana Ltd (2012-2012)

Ÿ Audit Manager, Baah and Quartey Associates (2010-2011)

Ÿ Senior Business Consultant, Shawbell Consulting Ltd. (2009-2009)

Ÿ Financial Analyst, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited (2009-2010)

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Kojo & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants, London

(2006-2007)

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Practical Training in Accountancy & Payroll, London

(2004-2005)

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Philips Kobbs Chartered Certified Accountant, London

(2004-2005)

Ÿ Trainee Accountant, Parkers Chartered Certified Accountant, London (2002-

2003)

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Ÿ Administrative Assistant, J. Sainsbury Supermarkets Plc, London (2001-2002)

Ÿ Operation Assistant, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, (1998-2000)



Ÿ Member, Kumasi District Society

Ÿ Member, ACCA Alumni

Ÿ Member, Methodist Men's Fellowship

Ÿ Member, Christ Little Band

Ÿ Member, Santaclausian 1994 Year Group

Ÿ Member, AMOSU 1994

Ÿ Member, The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Trained thirty (30) students to complete ACCA, CAT and AAT.

§ Best ACCA Law student in Africa and third in the world earning 83%.

§ Youngest member of a charity in the United Kingdom.

§ Youngest and only African to join Initiative in Business Development as

Business Advisor.

VISION FOR ICAG

Believe I have the skills and experience to influence the Institute's strategy and

can also contribute to shape the future of the accountancy profession in Ghana.

Reasons for desiring to join Council are:

§ Membership Card: to encourage Council to introduce biometric

membership cars for members in good standing which will capture relevant

personal details with the basis of negotiating discounted rates for members

at hotels, airlines, real estate, etc., based on the membership strength of

5,000.

§ Welfare/Benevolent Fund: To encourage, socialize and support members

in times of need. Will propose that the welfare scheme should span all

district societies across the country.

§ Tailor-made CPD Programmes: Collaborate with Members Services

Department to develop professional development programmes based on

schemes of service of employers.

§ Insurance policy: Ensure that council introduces an insurance policy for

members with a reliable and dependable insurance house.

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Ÿ Administrative Assistant, J. Sainsbury Supermarkets Plc, London (2001-2002)

Ÿ Operation Assistant, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, (1998-2000)



Ÿ Member, Kumasi District Society

Ÿ Member, ACCA Alumni

Ÿ Member, Methodist Men's Fellowship

Ÿ Member, Christ Little Band

Ÿ Member, Santaclausian 1994 Year Group

Ÿ Member, AMOSU 1994

Ÿ Member, The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Trained thirty (30) students to complete ACCA, CAT and AAT.

§ Best ACCA Law student in Africa and third in the world earning 83%.

§ Youngest member of a charity in the United Kingdom.

§ Youngest and only African to join Initiative in Business Development as

Business Advisor.

VISION FOR ICAG

Believe I have the skills and experience to influence the Institute's strategy and

can also contribute to shape the future of the accountancy profession in Ghana.

Reasons for desiring to join Council are:

§ Membership Card: to encourage Council to introduce biometric

membership cars for members in good standing which will capture relevant

personal details with the basis of negotiating discounted rates for members

at hotels, airlines, real estate, etc., based on the membership strength of

5,000.

§ Welfare/Benevolent Fund: To encourage, socialize and support members

in times of need. Will propose that the welfare scheme should span all

district societies across the country.

§ Tailor-made CPD Programmes: Collaborate with Members Services

Department to develop professional development programmes based on

schemes of service of employers.

§ Insurance policy: Ensure that council introduces an insurance policy for

members with a reliable and dependable insurance house.

DISTRICT SOCIETY


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PhD (Financial Management), Faculty for Professional Studies, Arcadia

University, California (USA); MBA (Finance), University of Wales, Bangor (UK); BL,

Ghana Law School, Makola, Accra; LLM, De Montfort; LLB, University of London;

CA (Ghana); ACIB; IDPM; Advance Diploma (Insurance), Malta Insurance

Institute/Ghana Insurance College; GIT (Ghana).

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Managing Director, Mainstream Reinsurance Co. Ltd (2009 to date)Ÿ Director of Finance, Mainstream Reinsurance Co. Ltd (1999-2008)Ÿ Adjunct Lecturer, University of Ghana Business School (1992 to date)Ÿ Adjunct Lecturer, GIMPA (2003 to date)Ÿ Professor, University Business School, Coasta Rica (UNEM)Ÿ Associate Professor, Irish Business University, UKŸ Visiting Professor, Ghana Baptist University CollegeŸ Projects Supervisor, Methodist & Pentecost University CollegeŸ Head of Audit, SSNIT (1995-1999)Ÿ Audit Supervisor, Coopers & Lybrand (PwC) (1992-1995)Ÿ Senior Cost & Management Accountant, ABC Brewery Ltd (1987-1992)Ÿ Accountant, Ghana Food Distribution Corporation


Ÿ Council Member (2014-2016)Ÿ Council Member (2012-2014)Ÿ Chairman, Examination Committee (2014-2016)Ÿ Vice Chairman, Examination Committee (2012-2014)

Ÿ Chairman, Education and Training Committee (2012-2014)Ÿ Vice Chairman, Education Committee (2014-2016)Ÿ Former Member, Publication & Public Relations CommitteeŸ Former Member, Research & Technical CommitteeŸ Member, ICAG Finance Committee Ÿ Resource person, ICAG CPEsŸ Resource person, ICAG Induction Courses


Ÿ Member, Spincity District SocietyŸ Chairman, External Investment Committee, HFC BankŸ Chairman, Profin Financial ServiceŸ Chairman, Priority Insurance Company LimitedŸ Member, Ghana Bar AssociationŸ Member, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)Ÿ Council Member, Ghana Insurance AssociationŸ Board Member, All Time Capital and Investment CompanyŸ Member, Advisory Board, University of Professional StudiesŸ Partner, Adom Boafo & Associates, a firm of Chartered Accountants

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Conducted research work for ICAG§ By dint of hard work, rose to be Managing Director of Mainstream

Reinsurance Company Limited in 2009. He was attached to Hannover

Reinsurance in 2009 and pursued a diploma in reinsurance under Executive

Reinsurance Forum (under the auspices of Wits University Business School)

in South Africa.§ Author of ICAG first Financial Management Manual

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Continue to assist to ensure that more students from tertiary institutions

are encouraged to register with ICAG for the growth of the membership

base and the development of the accountancy profession.§ Continue to embark on research activities to improve the quality of

lectures at ICAG CPEs.§ Initiate the publication of monthly e-newsletters to foster timely update of

professionals' skills simultaneously.§ Motivate, support, and encourage professionals' involvement of members

in all ICAG activities.

DISTRICT SOCIETY


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PhD (Financial Management), Faculty for Professional Studies, Arcadia

University, California (USA); MBA (Finance), University of Wales, Bangor (UK); BL,

Ghana Law School, Makola, Accra; LLM, De Montfort; LLB, University of London;

CA (Ghana); ACIB; IDPM; Advance Diploma (Insurance), Malta Insurance

Institute/Ghana Insurance College; GIT (Ghana).

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Managing Director, Mainstream Reinsurance Co. Ltd (2009 to date)Ÿ Director of Finance, Mainstream Reinsurance Co. Ltd (1999-2008)Ÿ Adjunct Lecturer, University of Ghana Business School (1992 to date)Ÿ Adjunct Lecturer, GIMPA (2003 to date)Ÿ Professor, University Business School, Coasta Rica (UNEM)Ÿ Associate Professor, Irish Business University, UKŸ Visiting Professor, Ghana Baptist University CollegeŸ Projects Supervisor, Methodist & Pentecost University CollegeŸ Head of Audit, SSNIT (1995-1999)Ÿ Audit Supervisor, Coopers & Lybrand (PwC) (1992-1995)Ÿ Senior Cost & Management Accountant, ABC Brewery Ltd (1987-1992)Ÿ Accountant, Ghana Food Distribution Corporation


Ÿ Council Member (2014-2016)Ÿ Council Member (2012-2014)Ÿ Chairman, Examination Committee (2014-2016)Ÿ Vice Chairman, Examination Committee (2012-2014)

Ÿ Chairman, Education and Training Committee (2012-2014)Ÿ Vice Chairman, Education Committee (2014-2016)Ÿ Former Member, Publication & Public Relations CommitteeŸ Former Member, Research & Technical CommitteeŸ Member, ICAG Finance Committee Ÿ Resource person, ICAG CPEsŸ Resource person, ICAG Induction Courses


Ÿ Member, Spincity District SocietyŸ Chairman, External Investment Committee, HFC BankŸ Chairman, Profin Financial ServiceŸ Chairman, Priority Insurance Company LimitedŸ Member, Ghana Bar AssociationŸ Member, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)Ÿ Council Member, Ghana Insurance AssociationŸ Board Member, All Time Capital and Investment CompanyŸ Member, Advisory Board, University of Professional StudiesŸ Partner, Adom Boafo & Associates, a firm of Chartered Accountants

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Conducted research work for ICAG§ By dint of hard work, rose to be Managing Director of Mainstream

Reinsurance Company Limited in 2009. He was attached to Hannover

Reinsurance in 2009 and pursued a diploma in reinsurance under Executive

Reinsurance Forum (under the auspices of Wits University Business School)

in South Africa.§ Author of ICAG first Financial Management Manual

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Continue to assist to ensure that more students from tertiary institutions

are encouraged to register with ICAG for the growth of the membership

base and the development of the accountancy profession.§ Continue to embark on research activities to improve the quality of

lectures at ICAG CPEs.§ Initiate the publication of monthly e-newsletters to foster timely update of

professionals' skills simultaneously.§ Motivate, support, and encourage professionals' involvement of members

in all ICAG activities.

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EMBA (Project Management), Fellow, CA(Ghana), Chartered Institute of

Taxation, Ghana.

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (2006-date)

Ÿ Audit Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers Ghana (2003-2006)

Ÿ Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers Tanzania and Ghana (2000-2003)

Ÿ Audit Supervisor, PricewaterhouseCoopers Ghana (1997-2000)

Ÿ Principal Inspector of Taxes, IRS (1996-1997)

Ÿ Inspector of Taxes, IRS (1995-1996)

Ÿ Teaching Assistant, IPS, Legon (1994-1995)




Ÿ Chairman, Professional Standards & Ethics Committee (2012-2014)



Ÿ Executive Committee Member, Ghana South African Business Chamber


ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Instrumental in the establishment of the Quality Assurance Monitoring

(QAM) Unit at ICAG Secretariat.

§ Led the development of the ABWA Quality Review Manual in 2009-2010

§ Has mentored many young professionals over the past twenty (20) years.

VISION FOR ICAG

My vision, which aligns with the vision of the Institute is to make ICAG a

successful and relevant Professional Body competently discharging its primary

mandates as a trainer of accountants and as a regulator of accountancy

profession in Ghana.

§ The Institute as a trainer of accountants: My vision is to propel ICAG to

become the professional Accountancy body of choice, attracting brilliant

students to study for the Institute's professional accountancy qualification

and providing members with structured programmes to support their

continuous professional development to make them competent and

knowledgeable professionals capable of handling the challenges of the

ever-changing business landscape.

§ The Institute as the regulator of accountancy in Ghana: My vision is to

model ICAG as a well-recognized and respected regulator, leading in

building confidence in the accountancy profession in the country.

§ I will work with other Council Members to strengthen the structures of the

Institute so that it continues to remain responsive to the needs of members

and the business community.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Member, Ga North District Society

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EMBA (Project Management), Fellow, CA(Ghana), Chartered Institute of

Taxation, Ghana.

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (2006-date)

Ÿ Audit Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers Ghana (2003-2006)

Ÿ Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers Tanzania and Ghana (2000-2003)

Ÿ Audit Supervisor, PricewaterhouseCoopers Ghana (1997-2000)

Ÿ Principal Inspector of Taxes, IRS (1996-1997)

Ÿ Inspector of Taxes, IRS (1995-1996)

Ÿ Teaching Assistant, IPS, Legon (1994-1995)







Ÿ Executive Committee Member, Ghana South African Business Chamber


ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Instrumental in the establishment of the Quality Assurance Monitoring

(QAM) Unit at ICAG Secretariat.

§ Led the development of the ABWA Quality Review Manual in 2009-2010

§ Has mentored many young professionals over the past twenty (20) years.

VISION FOR ICAG

My vision, which aligns with the vision of the Institute is to make ICAG a

successful and relevant Professional Body competently discharging its primary

mandates as a trainer of accountants and as a regulator of accountancy

profession in Ghana.

§ The Institute as a trainer of accountants: My vision is to propel ICAG to

become the professional Accountancy body of choice, attracting brilliant

students to study for the Institute's professional accountancy qualification

and providing members with structured programmes to support their

continuous professional development to make them competent and

knowledgeable professionals capable of handling the challenges of the

ever-changing business landscape.

§ The Institute as the regulator of accountancy in Ghana: My vision is to

model ICAG as a well-recognized and respected regulator, leading in

building confidence in the accountancy profession in the country.

§ I will work with other Council Members to strengthen the structures of the

Institute so that it continues to remain responsive to the needs of members

and the business community.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Member, Ga North District Society

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CA (Ghana); MBA; B.Com, Dip. Ed. (Cape Coast)

CAREER RECORD

ŸŸ Dean, School of Business, University of Cape Coast (2006-2009; 2011-date)

Ÿ Associate Professor, University of Cape Coast (2009-date)

Ÿ Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting & Finance, University of Cape

Coast (2005-2009)

Ÿ Lecturer, Department of Business Studies, University of Cape Coast (Oct.

1997-Mar. 2005)

Ÿ Head, Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Cape Coast

(2004-2006)

Ÿ Head, Department of Business Studies, University of Cape Coast (2002-2004)

Ÿ Vice Principal, Cape Coast Polytechnic (1996-1997)


ŸŸ Chairman, Special Examination Project Team

Ÿ Member, ICAG School Project Committee

Ÿ Member, Examinations Committee

Ÿ Writer for the “Professional Accountant”, Members' Journal

Ÿ Dean, Corporate Financial Management ICAG Faculty System

Ÿ Founding member, Cape Coast District Society

Ÿ Prepared Concept Paper for Review of Syllabus and Structure of the Institute

of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) Qualifying Examination (Aug-Sept. 2008)

Ÿ Writer, CA Professional Manuals on i) Strategic Management ii) Corporate

Strategy, Ethics and Governance



Ÿ Chairman, Delta Capital (2015-date)

Ÿ Chairman, Coastal Waste Management Services Ltd. (2014-date)

Ÿ Member, Methodist University College Ghana Council (2014-date)

Ÿ Board Member, UCC Enterprises Ltd. (2016)

Ÿ Member, Cape Coast Polytechnic Council (2000-2003)

Ÿ Member, Executive Committee, Southern Ghana Union Conference of SDA

(2003-date)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Established a Development Fund for UCC School of Business

§ Worked as Team Leader in developing a number of academic programmes

§ Co-authored ICAG Corporate Strategy and Governance Manual

§ Has authored and co-authored a number of textbooks for secondary,

tertiary and professional programmes

VISION FOR ICAG

To work in a team to provide direction and implement strategies that will

strengthen as well as enhance the reputation of the Institute. Areas of focus will

include capacity-building for members and establishment of an endowment

fund for the Institute.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Cape Coast District Society

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CA (Ghana); MBA; B.Com, Dip. Ed. (Cape Coast)

CAREER RECORD

ŸŸ Dean, School of Business, University of Cape Coast (2006-2009; 2011-date)

Ÿ Associate Professor, University of Cape Coast (2009-date)

Ÿ Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting & Finance, University of Cape

Coast (2005-2009)

Ÿ Lecturer, Department of Business Studies, University of Cape Coast (Oct.

1997-Mar. 2005)

Ÿ Head, Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Cape Coast

(2004-2006)

Ÿ Head, Department of Business Studies, University of Cape Coast (2002-2004)

Ÿ Vice Principal, Cape Coast Polytechnic (1996-1997)


ŸŸ Chairman, Special Examination Project Team

Ÿ Member, ICAG School Project Committee

Ÿ Member, Examinations Committee

Ÿ Writer for the “Professional Accountant”, Members' Journal

Ÿ Dean, Corporate Financial Management ICAG Faculty System


Ÿ Prepared Concept Paper for Review of Syllabus and Structure of the Institute

of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) Qualifying Examination (Aug-Sept. 2008)

Ÿ Writer, CA Professional Manuals on i) Strategic Management ii) Corporate

Strategy, Ethics and Governance



Ÿ Chairman, Delta Capital (2015-date)

Ÿ Chairman, Coastal Waste Management Services Ltd. (2014-date)

Ÿ Member, Methodist University College Ghana Council (2014-date)

Ÿ Board Member, UCC Enterprises Ltd. (2016)

Ÿ Member, Cape Coast Polytechnic Council (2000-2003)

Ÿ Member, Executive Committee, Southern Ghana Union Conference of SDA

(2003-date)

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Established a Development Fund for UCC School of Business

§ Worked as Team Leader in developing a number of academic programmes

§ Co-authored ICAG Corporate Strategy and Governance Manual

§ Has authored and co-authored a number of textbooks for secondary,

tertiary and professional programmes

VISION FOR ICAG

To work in a team to provide direction and implement strategies that will

strengthen as well as enhance the reputation of the Institute. Areas of focus will

include capacity-building for members and establishment of an endowment

fund for the Institute.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Cape Coast District Society

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NII AKWEI TETTEH


MBA (Business Finance & Management) University of Liverpool, UK, CIT

(Ghana), ACCA, UK

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Partner (Assurance), CFY Partners (2014-date)

Ÿ Manager, Quality Assurance Monitoring, ICAG (2012-2014)

Ÿ Partner, Detris Consult (2012-2013)

Ÿ Senior Manager, John Kay & Associates (2011-2012)

Ÿ Research Assistant, University of Liverpool, UK (2010-2011)

Ÿ Manager (Assurance), PricewaterhouseCoopers (2006-2009)

Ÿ Asst. Manager (Assurance), EY Ghana (2003-2006)



Ÿ Member, Accra West District Society

Ÿ Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant, UK


Ÿ Chairman, Technical Evaluation Committee, Implementation of IPSAS,

University of Ghana

Ÿ Member, Implementation of IPSAS, University of Ghana

Ÿ Member, ARIC, Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare

Ÿ Member, Institute of Internal Auditors

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Has over thirteen (13) years of post-qualification working experience in

providing assurance services, SOX 404, tax compliance training and

capacity-building for senior staff in the public and private sectors.

§ Nii Akwei was chairman of the University of Ghana (UoG) Technical

Evaluation Committee for the implementation of IPSAS. He chaired the

committee throughout the bidding and evaluation process. He was later

nominated by UoG as a member of the Implementation Committee.

§ Nii Akwei was the first manager of the Quality Assurance Monitoring Unit

(QAM) and lead facilitator of several training programmes at ICAG. He was

instrumental in laying the building blocks for the transformational agenda of

ICAG in the area of continuous professional development for practitioners,

the migration of the accounting practice towards adoption of IFRS and

training of practise firms on the Private Company Auditing System (PCAS)

for standardization and enhancement of the quality of audit practice in

Ghana.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Champion and focus on the issue of quality services to clients and other

stakeholders. Believes that when the quality of service improves, it will

translate into greater opportunity for members to live noble and rewarding

lives whether practicing professional accountancy with multinationals or

medium to small practice/enterprises.

§ Connect, engage and focus on the formation of a strong and effective lobby

group of professionals to seek and protect members' interest in legislative

and governance issues of national interest.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Accra West District Society

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NII AKWEI TETTEH


MBA (Business Finance & Management) University of Liverpool, UK, CIT

(Ghana), ACCA, UK

CAREER RECORD

Ÿ Partner (Assurance), CFY Partners (2014-date)

Ÿ Manager, Quality Assurance Monitoring, ICAG (2012-2014)

Ÿ Partner, Detris Consult (2012-2013)

Ÿ Senior Manager, John Kay & Associates (2011-2012)

Ÿ Research Assistant, University of Liverpool, UK (2010-2011)

Ÿ Manager (Assurance), PricewaterhouseCoopers (2006-2009)

Ÿ Asst. Manager (Assurance), EY Ghana (2003-2006)



Ÿ Member, Accra West District Society

Ÿ Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant, UK


Ÿ Chairman, Technical Evaluation Committee, Implementation of IPSAS,

University of Ghana

Ÿ Member, Implementation of IPSAS, University of Ghana

Ÿ Member, ARIC, Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare

Ÿ Member, Institute of Internal Auditors

ACHIEVEMENTS

§ Has over thirteen (13) years of post-qualification working experience in

providing assurance services, SOX 404, tax compliance training and

capacity-building for senior staff in the public and private sectors.

§ Nii Akwei was chairman of the University of Ghana (UoG) Technical

Evaluation Committee for the implementation of IPSAS. He chaired the

committee throughout the bidding and evaluation process. He was later

nominated by UoG as a member of the Implementation Committee.

§ Nii Akwei was the first manager of the Quality Assurance Monitoring Unit

(QAM) and lead facilitator of several training programmes at ICAG. He was

instrumental in laying the building blocks for the transformational agenda of

ICAG in the area of continuous professional development for practitioners,

the migration of the accounting practice towards adoption of IFRS and

training of practise firms on the Private Company Auditing System (PCAS)

for standardization and enhancement of the quality of audit practice in

Ghana.

VISION FOR ICAG

§ Champion and focus on the issue of quality services to clients and other

stakeholders. Believes that when the quality of service improves, it will

translate into greater opportunity for members to live noble and rewarding

lives whether practicing professional accountancy with multinationals or

medium to small practice/enterprises.

§ Connect, engage and focus on the formation of a strong and effective lobby

group of professionals to seek and protect members' interest in legislative

and governance issues of national interest.

DISTRICT SOCIETY

Accra West District Society

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MEMBERS OF 2016 ELECTION COMMITTEE

Mr. J.F.O. Blankson - Chairman

Mrs. Angela Peasah - Member

Mrs. Joyce Opoku-Duodu - Member

Mr. Joseph Kwaku Asamoah - Member

Dr. John Effah - Member

Mr. Patrick .K. Mensah - Member/Director

Students Services

Mr. Emmanuel Arthur - Member/Secretary

st21 May 2016

nd22 May 2016

rd23 May 2016

th24 May 2016

th26 May 2016

th27 May 2016

th27 May 2016

th9 Sept. 2016

Health Walk

Thanksgiving Service

Press Conference

Pre-Conference

Registration

One-Day Accountants'

Conference

Annual General

Meeting/Council Election

Dinner-Dance/Council

Investiture

Presidential Luncheon

Aviation Social Centre

Pentecost International

Worship Centre,

Sakumono

ICAG Office, East Legon

Movenpick Ambassador

Hotel


Hotel


Hotel


Hotel


Hotel

Date Event Venue

For further enquiries contact:

The Chief Executive

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)

Tel: 0288700108, Email: [email protected]

Website: www.icagh.com

CA opens doors: Be a CA! Be a business Leader!!


ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA)

ICAG EVENTS CALENDAR

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MEMBERS OF 2016 ELECTION COMMITTEE

Mr. J.F.O. Blankson - Chairman

Mrs. Angela Peasah - Member

Mrs. Joyce Opoku-Duodu - Member

Mr. Joseph Kwaku Asamoah - Member

Dr. John Effah - Member

Mr. Patrick .K. Mensah - Member/Director

Students Services

Mr. Emmanuel Arthur - Member/Secretary

st21 May 2016

nd22 May 2016

rd23 May 2016

th24 May 2016

th26 May 2016

th27 May 2016

th27 May 2016

th9 Sept. 2016

Health Walk

Thanksgiving Service

Press Conference

Pre-Conference

Registration

One-Day Accountants'

Conference

Annual General

Meeting/Council Election

Dinner-Dance/Council

Investiture

Presidential Luncheon

Aviation Social Centre

Pentecost International

Worship Centre,

Sakumono

ICAG Office, East Legon


Hotel


Hotel


Hotel


Hotel


Hotel

Date Event Venue

For further enquiries contact:

The Chief Executive

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)

Tel: 0288700108, Email: [email protected]

Website: www.icagh.com

CA opens doors: Be a CA! Be a business Leader!!


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Documents

PROFILES OF CONTESTANTS FOR 2016-2018 COUNCIL …icagh.com/file/ICAG-CONTESTANTS-BRO-2016.pdfChartered Accountants Act 170, 1963, it is mandatory to elect 7 of our members to serve