The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has introduced the Woman Accountant of the Year Award as part of the Accountancy Service Awards (ASA). The aim is to recognise the phenomenal contributions of female accountants in their organisations and communities.
“Traditionally, accountancy has been a male-dominated profession, but this state of affairs has changed,” said CPA Derick Nkajja the Secretary/CEO of ICPAU.
“Increasingly, women are taking up leadership positions and contributing tremendously to the Accounting profession, hence the need to recognise them,” he added.
The Accountancy Service Awards are premium annual awards of excellence aimed at recognising individuals or entities that have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the accountancy profession in Uganda and beyond.
The 2024 ASA have 9 categories namely:
- ICPAU Gold Service Award
- CPA of the Year Award
- Young Accountant of the Year Award
- Woman Accountant of the Year Award
- Finance Team of the Year Award
- Accounting Firm of the Year Award
- Regional Members Network of the Year Award
- Institutional Partner of the Year Award
- Unique Humanitarian Award
Members of the public can nominate for the Unique Humanitarian Award category, while ICPAU students can submit nominations for the Finance Team of the Year, Regional Members Network of the Year, Institutional Partner of the Year, and Unique Humanitarian Award. Members of ICPAU can nominate candidates across all categories. Nominations are via www.icpau.co.ug and are open until 17 August 2024.
The Accountancy Service Awards evolve with the changing environment. Every year, the Members Services Committee of the ICPAU Council evaluates the award categories and adjusts them accordingly. The aim is to recognise and reward distinguished service to society by both accountants and non-accountants.
The 2024 Accountancy Service Awards will be presented on 6 September 2024 at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe, during the 29th ICPAU Annual Seminar. The Awards were introduced in 2015 and are organised by ICPAU.
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About ICPAU
ICPAU is the national Professional Accountancy Organisation established in 1992 by an Act of Parliament, now the Accountants Act, 2013. The functions of the Institute, as prescribed by the Act, are:
- To regulate and maintain the standard of accountancy in Uganda.
- To prescribe and regulate the conduct of accountants and practising accountants in Uganda.
For More Information
CPA Derick Nkajja
0752 234922
communications@icpau.co.ug
www.icpau.co.ug
APPENDIX ONE: LIST OF PREVIOUS AWARDEES
2023
- ICPAU Gold Service Award - CPA Japheth Katto
- CPA of the Year Award - CPA Sarah Muzungyo Chelangat, Commissioner-Domestic Taxes at Uganda Revenue Authority
- Young Accountant of the Year Award - CPA Charles Busingye, Accountant at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited
- Finance Team of the Year Award - Finance Team Joint Clinical Research Centre
- Accounting Firm of the Year Award – Ardenfield
- Institutional Partner Award - Uganda Revenue Authority
- Members’ Regional Network of the Year Award - CPA Uganda Mid-Eastern Regional Network
- Unique Humanitarian Service Award - Rtn. Steven Mwanje
2022
- Longest Service Award: Mr Cones Biine, Transport Officer, Icpau
- Social Service Award: Dr Lawrence Mulindwa
- Unique Humanitarian Service to Society Award: Dr Rose Alenyo of Makerere University/Smile Care
- Long-Serving Member in Volunteer Service Award: Fawn E. Cousens (Rip), Former Partner, Bdo
- Long-Term Institutional Partner Award: Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
- Accounting Firm of the Year Award: Biz & Co.
- Finance Team of the Year Award: Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society
- Young Accountant of the Year Award:
- CPA Budalah Nsubuga
- CPA Samuel Aggrey Mankaati
- CPA of the Year Award - CPA Nicholus Mushabenta
- ICPAU Gold Service Award
- CPA Gustavio Orach Lujwero Bwoch
- Jehoash Mayanja Nkangi (RIP)
- CPA John F.S. Muwanga
2019
- Finance Team of the Year Award: Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
- Accounting Firm of the Year Award: Dativa & Associates
- Young Accountant of the Year Award: CPA David Kiwanuka Internal Auditor at National Drug Authority
- CPA of the Year Award: CPA Samuel Fredrick Mwogeza
- ICPAU Gold Service Award: CPA Evarist Bariyo Mwesigye
2018
- Young Accountant of the Year Award: CPA Allan Kyambadde Musoke, the Chief Finance Officer of UAP Old Mutual
- CPA of the Year Award: CPA Gervase Ndyanabo, Chief Finance Officer/Deputy Managing Director, New Vision
- Accounting Firm of the Year Award: Jim Roberts & Associates
- Finance Team of the Year Award: National Social Security Fund
- ICPAU Gold Service Award
- Hon. Gerald Ssendaula, Senior Presidential Advisor on Finance, Founder and Chairman of Nucafe
- CPA Aloysius K. Ssemmanda, Managing Partner Semu Associates/Founder of Multitech Business School
2017
- ICPAU Gold Service Award
- CPA Narendra Ambalal Thakkar
- CPA John Muhaise-Bikalemesa
- CPA Gerard Mbalire Kasanya
- Betty Kidaaga Sseggumba
- CPA of the Year Award: CPA Selestino Babungi
- Young Accountant of the Year Award: CPA Catherine Asiimwe
