By Juliet ETEFE
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Ghana has inducted 130 new members, underscoring the growing importance of technology, ethics and professional standards in the evolving accounting profession.
Chairperson of the ACCA Ghana Network Panel, Colonel Carl Noble Doe Dei-Alorse, FCCA, explained that the induction marked the transition of students to fully qualified members.
“The inductees, many of whom endured years of rigorous study and long hours, were celebrated for their resilience and dedication to the profession,” he said.
The ceremony, held on 28 February 2026, was under the theme, “Accountancy Redefined: Shaping Future Skills.”
Speaking on the theme, Colonel Doe Dei-Alorse noted that the role of the modern accountant has shifted from traditional record-keeping to forward-looking practices that involve analysis, advisory work, and forecasting.
“Over the past few years, technology has transformed accountancy. Machine learning, artificial intelligence, and digital systems have changed how we collect and interpret data,” he said
As such, accountants are now expected to provide insights that guide leadership, anticipate risks, and help organisations prevent problems before they arise.
He also emphasised the ethical and professional responsibilities of ACCA members, highlighting their role on audit committees and governing boards in strengthening governance and accountability. He stressed the need for continuous professional development, saying members must constantly update their skills to remain relevant in a rapidly transforming profession.
Delivering the keynote, Ms. Colette Atsu-Djadou, People Partner, KPMG Ghana, highlighted the competencies required of the modern accountant, identifying four key roles: strategic partner, technological navigator, ethical leader, and lifelong learner.
“The world of finance and business is being reshaped by technology, global interconnectedness, and shifting organisational expectations. Accountants today must interpret numbers, provide insights, and influence decisions,” she said.
She underscored the importance of ethics in maintaining public trust and professional credibility. “Ethics remains the heartbeat of our profession. ACCA members are custodians of trust; their integrity, advice and analysis carry weight in decision-making and governance,” Ms. Atsu-Djadou noted.
She highlighted critical future-ready skills, including digital literacy, data storytelling, critical thinking, communication, business acumen, collaboration, adaptability, and leadership, stressing that these competencies will enable members to navigate Ghana’s accelerating digitalisation and support sustainable business growth.
Ms. Atsu-Djadou said Ghana’s evolving economy and digital transformation present opportunities for accountants to strengthen corporate governance, guide business growth and contribute to national development.
She urged the inductees to uphold professionalism and ethical standards while using their skills to make a positive impact in organisations, communities, and the country at large.
ACCA membership carries both national and international recognition. The qualification is borderless, allowing members to practice globally while maintaining the highest professional standards.
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