INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF UGANDA (ICPAU) HANDS OVER THE ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS DIPLOMA TO UBTEB
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) won the Gold Award at the 13th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards.
According to the FiRe Awards evaluators, the SUHL report captured the entity’s clear focus on sustainable growth as well as achievements against Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) commitments.
SUHL won two other awards at the FiRe Awards and received two certificates of recognition, as follows:
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Corporate Governance Award: winner
By Abraham Malinga
Communications Intern – ICPAU
Mr. Paul Bwiso, the CEO of the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has commended listed companies for their proactive approach to financial reporting and their commitment to Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) guidelines.
"We've set ESG guidelines for our listed companies, and we commend their proactive approach to financial reporting,” stated Mr. Bwiso.
By Joan Abaasa
Communications Intern, ICPAU
The 2023 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards, a celebration of excellence in financial reporting, kicked off with a powerful message from Keith Kalyegira, the Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). Mr. Kalyegira highlighted the importance of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors in reporting and transparency.
By Abraham Malinga
Communications Intern - ICPAU
CPA Stephen Ineget, the chairperson of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards Committee has stressed the requirement for organisations to demonstrate not only their financial performance but also their commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. He was speaking at the 13th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards on 1 November 2023.
By Joan Abaasa
Communications Intern, ICPAU
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY UBTEB AND ICPAU
UBTEB TAKES OVER THE ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS DIPLOMA FROM INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF UGANDA (ICPAU)
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