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Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana

Also known as: ICAG · KasCity Society of ICAG

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana — statutory body with exclusive authority to regulate, train, certify and admit professionals into all accountancy disciplines in Ghana.

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  1. October 2026

  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … The BoG acknowledged the contributions of the Sustainable Finance Roadmap Committee, comprising representatives of the four regulatory institutions, with support from the Ministry of Finance, the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, and the Chartered Institute of Bankers. …

    BoG calls for coordinated approach to climate-related financial risks

  3. Joy Online

    … He is a member of the Ghana Bar Association, the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, and the Institute of Certified Economists, Ghana. …

    Former EC Finance Director and KNUST Law Lecturer Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah appointed Deputy Chair
  4. September 2026

  5. Joy Online

    … Participation is claimable as CPD for members of partner professional bodies, including ICAG, GBA, GhIE, GIPS, CILT and GhIS. …

    From Oversight to Impact: Why board committees will make or break Africa’s organisations

  6. Joy Online

    … He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG). …

    PwC Ghana appoints George Arhin as Country Senior Partner

  7. Joy Online

    … She was also a certified professional accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana. …

    Patience Akyianu, former Barclays Bank Ghana MD and Hollard Group CEO, reported dead
  8. August 2026

  9. The Chronicle

    … The five mandated members of each Audit Committee comprise three independent members; one of whom was nominated by the IAA, and two by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana. …

    Audit Committees inaugurated to strengthen accountability at MMDAs

  10. Joy Online

    … The five mandated members of each Audit Committee comprise three independent members; one of whom was nominated by the IAA, and two by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana. …

    Audit Committees inaugurated to strengthen accountability at MMDAs
  11. June 2026

  12. Joy Online

    … National Accreditation Board, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana and Attorney-General (Suit No. …

    Chartered Institute of Taxation warns against unauthorised tax practice

  13. Joy Online

    The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has announced a significant legal victory after the High Court affirmed its exclusive statutory mandate to regulate, train, certify and admit professionals into the accountancy profession in Ghana. …

    High Court affirms ICAG’s sole authority to regulate accountancy profession

  14. Business & Financial Times

    … The more reason why the recent financial literacy sensitisation by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) during the Accountants’ week in Ho should be applauded. …

    Taxing the informal sector: A direct income tax perspective
Business

Bank of Ghana calls for coordinated climate risk management

The News

The Bank of Ghana has called for a proactive and coordinated approach among financial sector regulators to manage climate-related risks and safeguard the stability of the country's financial system. The BoG released a Roadmap for Sustainable Finance in Ghana, jointly signed by the governors of the BoG, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Insurance Commission, and National Pensions Regulatory Authority.

15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Bank of Ghana calls for coordinated climate risk management

    The Bank of Ghana has called for a proactive and coordinated approach among financial sector regulators to manage climate-related risks and safeguard the stability of the country's financial system. The BoG released a Roadmap for Sustainable Finance in Ghana, jointly signed by the governors of the BoG, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Insurance Commission, and National Pensions Regulatory Authority.

    15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 12 October

  1. KNUST Law Lecturer Appointed Electoral Commission Deputy Chair

    Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, a law lecturer at KNUST with more than 17 years of experience in public service, legal practice, academia and electoral governance, has been appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The appointment follows the departures of two deputy chairpersons earlier in 2026.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Board committees key to African organisations' success or failure

    Board committees—audit, risk, nomination, and remuneration—are critical to corporate oversight but remain underexamined in African governance. The Boardroom Governance Summit, now in its fourth year, convenes about 1,000 executives and policymakers annually to discuss board governance; this year's October 7, 2026 event at Labadi Beach Hotel focuses on committee structures and their impact on organisational performance.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. PwC Ghana names George Arhin as Country Senior Partner

    PwC Ghana has appointed George Arhin as Country Senior Partner effective 1 October 2026, overseeing operations in Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. He succeeds Vish Ashiagbor, who will retire on 30 June 2027 after 26 years with the firm.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Patience Akyianu, Barclays MD and Hollard CEO, dies

    Patience Enyonam Akyianu, former Managing Director of Barclays Bank Ghana and Group Chief Executive Officer of Hollard Ghana, has reportedly passed away. The CEO Network Ghana confirmed her demise, describing her as a prominent figure in Ghana's banking and insurance industries with a career spanning more than two decades.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Audit Committees inaugurated to strengthen MMDA accountability

    The Internal Audit Agency inaugurated Audit Committees for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in Greater Accra to strengthen internal controls, monitor audit recommendations, and ensure prudent management of public resources. The committees are tasked with providing oversight of internal audit activities, reviewing audit reports, and ensuring weaknesses in internal controls are promptly addressed.

    27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Audit committees inaugurated at Greater Accra MMDAs

    The Internal Audit Agency has inaugurated Audit Committees for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in Greater Accra to strengthen internal controls, monitor audit recommendations, and ensure proper management of public resources. Committee members were urged to work independently and ensure accountability at the local government level.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Chartered Institute of Taxation warns public against unlawful practitioners

    The Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana (CITG) has warned the public against engaging with individuals or organisations claiming to regulate tax practice without legal authority. CITG is the sole statutory body empowered to regulate tax practice and certify tax practitioners under the Chartered Institute of Taxation Act, 2016.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. High Court affirms ICAG's exclusive authority to regulate accountancy

    The High Court has ruled that the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) holds exclusive statutory authority to regulate, train, certify and admit professionals into all disciplines of accountancy, including tax accounting. The court declared unlawful the activities of the Chartered Institute of Certified Tax Accountants, Ghana, and restrained it from advertising, training, certifying and admitting persons into membership programmes.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's informal sector employs 80% but pays minimal tax

    Ghana's informal sector, which employs approximately 80 percent of the national workforce and accounts for an estimated 27 percent to 40 percent of GDP, contributes less than 5 percent of total tax revenue. The Ghana Statistical Service reports that 92.3 percent of all businesses in Ghana are informal, placing a disproportionate tax burden on the formal sector.

    23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 22 June

  1. Writer attends 2026 Accountants Conference in Ho

    An author travelled to Ho in May 2026 for the Accountants Conference, noting contrasts between poor road conditions en route from Accra and well-maintained roads within the Volta Region capital itself.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Businesses entering Ghana should integrate tax planning into market strategy

    Ghana's economic recovery is attracting foreign investment, but many businesses fail to address tax and regulatory considerations during market entry, creating avoidable compliance risks and unexpected costs. Integrating tax planning into the broader market entry strategy helps businesses align operational structures with long- and short-term tax and regulatory requirements.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Ghana's World Cup finances need transparency and accountability

    The article argues that while the Black Stars unite Ghanaians across political and social divides, the team's finances have become an opaque "black box" where successive governments fund participation in major tournaments without scrutiny, despite the country's economic challenges.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. National Media Commission appoints Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as New Times MD

    The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as Managing Director of New Times Corporation, which publishes Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers. The appointment was made in consultation with the President and is effective June 5, 2026.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Abigail Cudjoe wins CITG overall best graduating student award

    The Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana (CITG) held a graduation ceremony on 30 May 2026 at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, awarding the overall best graduating student honour to Abigail Cudjoe, who also won two individual paper awards. The institute recognised the leading candidate in each of its twelve examination papers from the February 2026 examinations.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. ICAG President stresses accountability and ethics in governance

    The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has stressed that public trust in institutions is closely linked to accountability and ethical governance, urging accountants to uphold integrity amid emerging technologies like AI and rising demands for transparency. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Accountants' Conference in Ho, attended by about 2,500 participants, he noted that sustainability reporting is becoming mandatory globally and emphasized Ghana's readiness for the future of professional accountancy.

    21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. ICAG President: ethical training and strict discipline combat misconduct

    The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana stated that the Institute strengthens ethical training and disciplinary systems to prevent financial misconduct among accountants, noting that ethical behaviour is shaped by professional training, work environment, and institutional culture.

    20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. ICAG calls for transparency and accountability in Ghana's economy

    The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana has urged the government to ensure transparency and accountability in policies and programmes aimed at developing the economy, stating that transparent leadership and ethical governance are essential to addressing challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Accountability as foundation for sustainable nation building

    Accountability — the obligation for those in power to explain and answer for their decisions and use of resources — is essential to nation building alongside economic growth and infrastructure. Without accountability, responsibility becomes vulnerable to misuse, inefficiency, and neglect.

    13 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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