ICAG Kascity Society woos students into accounting profession

President of the  Kascity District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has advised Senior High School students to consider pursuing a career in accountancy, saying their programme of study at the High School would not limit them from taking that career path.

Speaking to students of Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School during a career outreach programme last Wednesday (April 15), the President of the society, Sylvia Amoro, explained that the accountancy profession was relevant in every sector, hence students willing to take that path must not be discouraged simply because of their current programme of study.

"Home science students need accounting and those willing to even establish and manage their own Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) also need it so the profession is not for only business students," she said, urging all students—regardless of their background—to take their studies seriously and pursue professional qualifications in the accountancy field.

Outreach

Organised by the Kascity District Society of ICAG, the career outreach forms part of efforts by the group of Chartered Accountants living in Kasoa and its immediate surroundings to whip up students interest in the profession and share with them possible career paths within the profession.

It was on the theme, "Empowering the next generation — Discipline, excellence and purpose for a successful future".

Members took turns to also answer questions from students in other disciplines who had interest in pursing accounting as a profession.

The group also handed over items worth about GH¢10,000 to support the final year students as they prepare for their West African Examination Council exams.

The items included 300 pieces of mini marker boards for each student,  300 mathematical sets, pencils, 250 pieces of notepad among others.

Mrs Amoro stated that students could rise through the professional levels by hard work and commitment, adding that passing the WASSCE was essential.

She advised learners to aim for at least C6 to be able to enroll into the professional programme.

She further challenged the students to embody the values of the theme by practicing discipline, excellence, and purpose.

Artificial Intelligence

A council member of ICAG, Thomas Kwesi Esso, dispelled the notion that Artificial Intelligence could take over the work of professional accountant.

He said the profession was one that required its practitioners to exhibit human  values of integrity, truthfulness, honesty, all of which were practically impossible to be done by an Artificial Intelligence system.

For his part, General Secretary, Abdul Fatawu Zakaria, said talks and discussions would be led by professionals and the academia on topics of interest to the profession and the economic development of the nation.

“The District Society shall continue to draw resource persons from members to share their store of practical knowledge and pool of experience in addition to outsourcing.

“I urge all chartered accountants living around Kasoa and its environs to join the society to remain relevant in this changing world,” he added.

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