ZiCA strengthens global presence

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President of ZiCA, Wesley Beene, says: “Working together with other like-minded organisations will add value to the quality of our work. It will also give our members international recognition and access to opportunities and services being offered by Chartered Accountants Worldwide.”

During its 33 years of existence, ZICA, which currently has 5,858 members, achieved international recognition for its high quality standards of accountancy education and practice, including a robust regime of continuous professional development and practice monitoring.

“It is a historic moment to us as it demonstrates our commitment to making our qualification among the best in the world. We are delighted to be the second institute in Africa to be part of this premium group, with South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) being one of the founding members,” Beene comments.

SAICA, a founding member

“SAICA is delighted to have another African institute join CAW. This demonstrates our commitment as an African profession, to contribute to world class accountancy. With ZiCA joining CAW, chartered accountants will have a stronger voice in Africa,” Dr Terence Nombembe, CEO of SAICA, says.

CAW brings together like-minded institutes which continuously contribute to the enhancement of the value of the brand and the profession. Associate member status is recognition that ZiCA has demonstrated a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Bringing something new to the table

Pat Costello, chairman of CAW says: “We are delighted ZiCA has joined the CAW family. Every member brings something new to the table and we look forward to benefitting from ZiCA’s insights and ideas. We are also glad to expand our network and support even more members around the world.”

The rest of CAW comprises founder members; Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAEW, ICAS, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), which joined as an associate in June 2015 and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, which joined (also as an associate member) in February 2016.