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EACOA 2026 officially kicks off tomorrow, bringing engaging discussions on key topics including: ✔️International Standards as Drivers of Trust, Accountability, and Growth ✔️Strengthening Professional Accountancy Organizations (PAOs) for Regional Growth ✔️Innovation in Public Sector Accounting for Sustainable Development ✔️The Role of Government in Advancing the Accountancy Profession in Burundi …and many more. Don't miss out, register via: pulse.ly/s0gcyghqlh #EACOA2026

What is really hidden in the 2026/27 tax proposals? And more importantly, how does it affect you? Join top experts as they connect the dots and bring the fine print to life. Happening on 23 April 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (EAT) on X Spaces

What is shaping the accountancy profession this month? Explore updates on regional engagements, the upcoming PFM Conference discussions, student support initiatives, and institutional milestones. Catch all the insights in our April e-newsletter: pulse.ly/pypsufgcup #WeCreateImpact

Officials from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) presented the Institute’s views on the Tax (Amendment) Bills for FY 2026/2027 before the Parliament of Uganda, led by CPA Silajji Baguma Kanyesigye, Chair of the Taxation and Economy Policy Committee. As a regulator, ICPAU remains committed to upholding professional accountancy standards and contributing to informed policy decisions in the public interest. The full comments on the Tax (Amendment) Bills will be shared on the ICPAU website. #WeCreateImpact

Public finance is at the heart of national progress. Stronger systems translate into better services and improved outcomes for all. Join us from 6–8 May in Entebbe as we unpack practical, forward-thinking approaches to Public Finance Management. Scan the QR code to register or visit: pulse.ly/9x1lkhehqb #4ICPAUPFMConf

@rwenzori_ For the record , Uganda has only about 5 centi millionaires ( Those 100 million dollars or more of invest able wealth) and only one near dollar billionaire

Ugandan entrepreneur Gaster Lule and his wife Edith started baking cakes from their home kitchen in the late 1970s. They were living next to a bread bakery from where they picked up the business idea. The owner of the bakery allowed the Lules to bake small cakes, commonly referred to as queen cakes, which would be sold to customers who came to buy bread at the bakery. And so, with 2kg of wheat flour and their home oven, they started the business, often working from midnight to daybreak because there was no reliable electricity supply during the day. Today they run Ntake Bakery, operating five production facilities across Uganda that use about 110 tonnes of flour every day to bake breads and cakes. The baked products are distributed to small retailers using Ntake’s fleet of more than 50 small trucks. Lule also runs the Kampala-based Ntake Group, which has interests in real estate, water bottling, grain milling, agriculture, and manufacturing serviettes and tissue paper. The group employs 540 people. But Lule admits to having made some mistakes too. A few years ago he went into the paper recycling business with an investment of US$600,000. The business failed. He has an estimated Net Worth of $697 million. This must inspire someone today, let's just start.

Attending the 5th East African Congress of Accountants (EACOA 2026) in Bujumbura ? Uganda Airlines is offering a 45% discounted return ticket at USD $370 for registered participants. Email members@icpau.co.ug today with proof of Congress registration. 📌The offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today via: pulse.ly/ns2lraqk9z

The Accounting profession is evolving and collaboration across borders has never been more important. At EACOA 2026, industry leaders from across East Africa will come together to share insights on innovation, governance, and the future of finance. 📍 Bujumbura, Burundi 📅 22–24 April 2026 ICPAU will be in attendance, and we invite you to be part of this important conversation. Register here: lnkd.in/dDcw6d4z #EACOA2026 #WeCreateImpact

@mohammedhersi In short they are paying for the experience which may be unique to the location

Hotelier’s Diary When I was a resort general manager, a client—a very prominent lawyer—came to us to host his daughter’s wedding. On paper, he was ideal. In person, he was… a full-time economist with a part-time wedding to plan. After a few rounds of what I can only describe as price interrogation, my team invited me to witness the situation firsthand. I walked into the meeting. Within minutes, the man went straight for the jugular: Client: “Hersi, you people are a rip-off. How do you sell a soda at 90 bob when it’s KSh 15 at a kiosk?” Now, when someone compares your multi-million-shilling establishment to a roadside kiosk with this level of confidence, you don’t interrupt them. You let them finish. It’s only polite. Me (nodding slowly): “KSh 15, you say?” Client (energized): “Yes! KSh 15!” At this point, I saw it—his master plan. A legal mind. A financial genius. A man who had cracked the global hospitality pricing conspiracy. Me (leaning forward, inspired): “Sir, this is groundbreaking. Honestly, you should host the entire wedding at that kiosk. Imagine the savings. In fact, I insist—just make sure I’m invited. I would never forgive myself for missing such an economically efficient event.” Silence. Not the normal kind. The kind where even your ancestors lean in to listen. And just like that… real negotiations started . Let’s be honest. Some people want a five-star venue, flawless service security, ambience, elegance. A wedding that trends for three days straight But they also want prices that suggest the event will be held next to a stack of soda crates and a weighing scale. That is not budgeting. That is wishful thinking with confidence. Here’s what fascinates me: You want to “spoil” your daughter with a dream wedding…but the same dream must apparently be sponsored by kiosk economics. Pick a struggle. At a hotel, you are not paying for a soda. You are paying for: $ The environment that makes you feel important $ The staff who pretend your stress is not contagious $ The infrastructure that ensures nothing collapses mid-toast $ The quiet, invisible machinery that turns chaos into “effortless elegance” That extra money? That’s the cost of things working. KSh 15 gets you a soda, KSh 90 gets you peace of mind. In the end, we hosted the weddin on our terms. Because if there’s one thing we are absolutely not……it’s a kiosk with ambition.

We were delighted to be part of the 2026 NGO Symposium, contributing to important conversations shaping the future of the NGO sector. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda was proud to partner with @AF MpandaUGA and @BDOUganda for this insightful engagement focused on emerging NGO reporting and compliance requirements. The symposium highlighted key developments including the newly issued International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS) and discussions around the evolving legal and regulatory landscape for NGOs in Uganda. #NGOSymposium2026 #INPAS #ICPAU #Compliance #WeCreateImpact

ICPAU President CPA David Timothy Ediomu addressing graduates at the 16th ICPAU Graduation. #WeCreateImpact #ICPAUGraduation2026

Bold! Brilliant! Unstoppable💜 Today we celebrate the women making a difference every single day. Happy International Women's Day! #WeCreateImpact #WomensDay

Graduation tastes even sweeter when it’s celebrated with cake! At the 16th ICPAU Graduation Ceremony, our new CPAs slice into this milestone—because hard work deserves a little sugar too. 😎🎓 #ICPAUGraduation2026

“Completing a professional qualification is no small feat. It demands sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering commitment.” -CPA David Timothy Ediomu, President, ICPAU Congratulations to the 412 finalists who completed the CPA, CTA, and ATD programmes. Your dedication proves that with the right preparation, success is achievable. 🎓 #ICPAUGraduation2026

The 16th ICPAU Graduation Ceremony officially begins with the singing of the anthems, marking the start of a memorable celebration for our graduates. 🇺🇬🎓 #ICPAUGraduation2026 #WeCreateImpact

Graduands of the 16th ICPAU Graduation Ceremony 🎓✨ Your graduation items are now ready for collection at the ICPAU Offices, Plot 46 Bukoto Street. Upon completion of registration and payment of the UShs 250,000 graduation fee via your ICPAU portal account, you will receive: ✔️ 3 invitation cards (1 for you, 2 for your guests) ✔️ A CPA-branded backpack ✔️ A graduation sash Kindly note: Graduation gowns and mortar boards are purchased separately at UShs 75,000 or UShs 85,000, payable in cash to the service provider. These are also available at the ICPAU offices. 📍 Venue: Hotel Africana, Kampala ⏰ Time: 7:30 a.m. #WeCreateImpact #ICPAUGraduation2026

Registration is now OPEN for the 4th Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference! Join leading professionals, policymakers, and finance experts from 25–27 March 2026 at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe for three days of strategic dialogue, insights, and solutions shaping the future of public finance. Secure your seat today: pulse.ly/jrgopnjqtt Be part of the conversation driving accountability, transparency, and sustainable financial management. #WeCreateImpact

You did the work. Now come take the walk. 🎓 Register through your student portal and let’s celebrate you properly: Click 🔗 pulse.ly/sztin9b8zm to register. #ICPAUGraduation2026 #WeCreateImpact

🎓 You survived the exams. You conquered the papers. Now it’s time to wear the gown! Register for the 16th ICPAU Graduation Ceremony via your student portal: 🔗 pulse.ly/ouaefdlxqd Let’s make it official. 😉 #WeCreateImpact #ICPAUGraduation2026