A Brief History of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica, 1965-2016 / Patrick E. Bryan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bryan, Patrick E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Accounting.

Accounting--Jamaica--History.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica--History.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (227 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Kingston, Jamaica : The University of the West Indies Press, [2022]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive history of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) from its inception in 1965 to its fiftieth anniversary. Authored by Patrick E. Bryan, the book explores the evolution of accountancy in Jamaica, detailing the challenges and achievements of the ICAJ. It focuses on the development of accountancy institutions, the impact of global and local economic changes, and the ICAJ's role in professional training and public policy. The book is intended for those interested in the history of professional organizations and the accountancy field in Jamaica. It highlights the ICAJ's strategic partnerships and its significant contributions to the accountancy profession, both nationally and regionally. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication Page

Contents

Illustrations

Tables

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Chapter 1 - The Background

The Colonial Period

The Age of Liberalism, 1870-1930

The Great Depression 1930s

Accountancy Institutions in the United Kingdom and in Jamaica before 1965

Chapter 2 - The Foundations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica

ICAJ and PAB

The ICAJ and ACCA

Financing

The Council

Committees

Membership

Chapter 3 - Strengthening the Foundations, 1975-1989

National and International Consolidation

Local Challenges to the Institute

New Headquarters

Summary

Chapter 4 - Indigenization

Government Support of Indigenization.

Chapter 5 - The Caribbean Connection: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean

Caribbean Regional Accountancy

Freedom of Movement

Caribbean Accountancy Examinations

Chapter 6 - Crises and Reform, 1995-2015

Technological Change

The WTO and GATS, 1995

The Jamaican Financial Crisis

International Crisis

Continuing Professional Education/Development

Practice Monitoring

The ICAJ and the Public Service (IPSAS)

Professional Accountants in Business, 2016

Internationalism and the Broadening of Membership of the Institute

Chapter 7 - Students and the World of ACCA Examinations, 1968-2015

Recruitment of Students

Growth of the Student Body.

ICAJ Student Society

Joint Examinations

The Student Accountancy Training Consortium

IAS and AAT

CAT: Certified Accounting Technician

Foundations in Accountancy (FIA)

THE MSER

Fees

Computer-Based Examinations

Portability of Certification

Chapter 8 - The ICAJ Today

The Secretariat

Distinguished Members of the Institute.

Membership and Finances

Outreach and National Profile (Professional Development Clubs)

Conclusion

Appendix 1 - Profiles of Past Presidents

Appendix 2 - First Members of ICAJ

Appendix 3

Notes

Selected Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Bryan, Patrick E. A Brief History of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica, 1965-2016

ISBN:

9789766530303

9766530300

OCLC:

1417195505