Economy Growth Hinges On Judicious Use of Resources

Accountants have been challenged to work with professionalism and diligence in in order help to ensure that public resources are effectively and efficiently managed to promote development in the country.

Research has identified that accountants have roles in every economy. The growth and development of the economy hinges on how resources are managed judiciously .

It is in this regard, Young Professional Accountants Network Ghana was launched in Accra under the theme: The Role of The Accountant In The Economy".

Addressing the media during the lauching, the Founder and the President of the Young Professional Accountants Network Ghana Mr. Oheneba Kwame Kena, explained that the network is a non - profit and partisan organization established to raise young accountants to be business leaders in order to impact positively on the society and the economy as well.

"The idea is to to bring , connect and inspire accountants not to only make an impact in their organization but the economy and society," he added.

He explained that , accountants in the 21st countury are not just debit and credit masters ; but they are also business leaders.

This he said, the network will provide platforms for accountants to share ideas in order to bring transformation to the various sectors of the economy.

And also, provide networking opportunities, mentorship sessions and professional development.

According to him, the management has decided to increase its membership scope by including accounting students and graduates from various universities.

This he said, they will provide free practical accounting trainings and professional development courses to help them acquires some relevant techniques.

The Vice- Chancellor of Abbeam Institute of Technology Mrs Evelyn Abbeam Danso, urged accountants to abide by the profession’s code of ethics, and uphold the public trust by exhibiting moral uprightness and eschewing all manner of wrongdoing in the face of the vilest of temptations.

She also called on them to see the accountancy profession as an enterprise to promote transparency, integrity and accountability in order to strengthen the economy.

By: Isaac Kofi Dzokpo/NewsGhana.com.gh