F.A.Q. - Frequently
Asked Questions
Who is a
Chartered Accountant?
A Chartered Accountant is a person who is a
member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ).
Having graduate status does not enable anyone to refer to
him/herself as a Chartered Accountant, which is a misconception held
by many persons. Only Chartered Accountants are entitled to use the
designation CA.
This designation indicates that by experience and competence
in certain key areas such as Financial
Regulatory Obligations, Taxation, Management, Audit and Business
Planning & Control, the person is deemed qualified to
provide the highest level of service to the business world.
What are some of
the benefits I can derive as a member of the Institute?
- Use of
the designation - CA which has a marketing value, and is
well respected among employers.
- Free
publications.
- Bye-Laws,
Accounting & Auditing Standards (with updates) The
ICAJ subscribes to professional bodies (IFAC and IASC)
for auditing and accounting standards and has adopted
over 30 such standards.
- Bi-Annual
Charter Magazines.
- Quarterly
Newsletters.
- The
opportunity to serve on the Institute's Council and
various Committees, thereby having an input in the
operation and development of the accountancy profession.
- Invitation
to serve on National Boards/Committees.
- Invitation
to make national commentaries.
- International
Representation on Councils/Boards.
- The
Public Accountancy Board.
- The
ACCA's Council.
- The
Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean.
- PSOJ
- BOJ
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For more information call the Institute at
(876)929-5869.
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