Davidson Alaribe, rhe President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, has advised new Associate Accounting Technicians of the institute to keep integrity and accuracy as their watchwords.

Alaribe said this on Wednesday at the induction of the 828 Associate Accounting Technicians which was held at the ICAN centre in the Amuwo-Odofun area of Lagos State.

He said, “It is pivotal for you to continuously make accuracy and integrity your watchwords. Ensure you uphold the highest standard of professionalism, ethics and integrity in all your endeavours.

“As you progress in your career, remember to constantly uphold the five fundamental principles of the accounting profession – integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, professional behaviour, and professional competence and due care.

“The institute does not hesitate to mete out appropriate professional discipline to any erring accounting technician through our disciplinary mechanism. As you are being inducted today, let the association’s Code of Ethics, constitution, and by-laws be your professional holy book. Let the code guide you in the provision of your professional services.”

Alaribe led the 828 inductees to take their oaths of allegiance.

Already there are over 32,000 Associate Accounting Technicians of the institute under the umbrella of the Association of Accountancy Bodies in West Africa.

Also, speaking at the event, the ICAN’s Vice President and Chairman, AAT Executive Committee, Haruna Yahaya urged the inductees to “embrace the opportunities for professional development and to contribute positively to the various sectors you will serve.”

Yahaya noted that the skills and knowledge acquired by the inductees would enable them to “make significant impacts, not only in your workplaces but also in the broader economic landscapes of our nation and beyond.”