ACCA Honours AGF
ACCA Honours AGF with ‘Global Employer Award’
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has awarded
the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) the
status of an ACCA GLOBAL APPROVED EMPLOYER. The award was presented
to the Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris FCNA, at a
brief, but very impressive ceremony in his office in Abuja.
The Global Chief Executive of the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA), Helen Brand OBE, who presented the
award, said the award is a formal recognition of the commitment of
the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to the
continuous development of finance and accounting policies and
professionals.
She said the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA) was impressed with the Office of the Accountant-General of
the Federation (OAGF) on implementation of accounting policies like
the Treasury Single Account (TSA) and the International Public
Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); adding that the technical,
structural and long lasting impact of these policies will
contribute to the effectiveness of the Office of the
Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) and the
Federal Government.
Speaking after receiving the award, the Accountant-General of
the Federation, Ahmed Idris FCNA, commended the Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for being a good partner in
progress in the promotion of treasury activities.
He said over the years, the Association has trained some staff
of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF),
supported the development of the Federal Treasury Academy at Orozo,
Abuja and played key roles during the launch of the Treasury Single
Account (TSA), the International Public Sector Accounting Standards
(IPSAS) and other key reform initiatives that the OAGF has
undertaken on behalf of the Federal Government.
Idris said the award was a result of the team work of every
staff in the OAGF and promised to support staff to pursue courses
organized by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA) and to become members of the Association.
The ACCA Global Approved Employer Award conferred on the Office
of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), implies that
the ACCA will, among other privileges, waive the mandatory
continuous professional development (CPD) requirement for ACCA
members working in all OAGF offices nationwide; offer bulk
discounts on globally recognized certifications designed to upscale
the expertise of Accountants from across all professional bodies
and support the development of finance professionals at the OAGF
for both ACCA and Non-AACA members.
Ubong Simeon (SIO)
For: DD(Press and Public Relations)