2005 CAT Graduates Lauded For Their Achievement

Graduates of the 2005 Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) programme were lauded for their achievement during a Joint ICAJ/ACCA graduation ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel on August 30, 2006 to honour the 170 graduates who successfully completed the June and December 2005 CAT examinations.

In his keynote address, ICAJ member and Managing Director of the National Housing Trust, Earl Samuels CD, congratulated the graduates for their perseverance in completing the CAT programme in spite of the various challenges they may have experienced during the process.

He urged the graduates not to compromise their professionalism but to ensure that their foundation is built on integrity.

"As accountants, you are not only expected to be responsible for the accounts in an organization, you are an important member of the management team and the quality of your work and the quality of your input in the decisions made by the organization can determine the success or failure of the organization, so you have onerous responsibilities," he warned.

Noting that the Accountancy profession fosters discipline and provides the foundation for advancement in any sphere of life, he encouraged the graduates to pursue further training and professional development, as it was critical to their excelling in the field of Accountancy.

Esther Le Gendre, Head of Corporate Development for ACCA Caribbean, during her address to graduates, stated that developments within the Accountancy profession globally presented challenges, as well as opportunities, for professional accountants.

"There has never been a better time to be a newly qualified Accounting Technician in the region. Your skills are in demand and the rewards can be great," she said.

She, however, warned that with the spotlight on the profession globally, they must ensure that, as professional accountants, they serve not only the interest of their employers and clients but also in the interest of the public.



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