Experts have asked accountants to create an organizational environment that can spur growth opportunities, drive operational efficiencies and build a high performance culture.
The remarks were made during the first day of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU) annual meeting under the theme: “Leadership for transformation in a dynamic environment.”
The annual event brings together accountants and other professionals from the different sectors of the economy to discuss and share their thoughts on issues pertaining to the profession, personal development and available networking opportunities.
Speaking during the virtual event, the keynote speaker, principal Makerere Business School, Prof Waswa Balunywa asked accountants to take keen interest in issues to do with climate change for sustainability.
He explained that with the dynamic business environment, continuous transformation is vital, adding that leadership through business transformation ultimately dictates into constant reinvention to meet customers’ changing needs.
He noted that in this fast changing world, the emergence of technology as leaders is a step into the future.
The president ICPAU Constant Mayende said with emergent disruptions in the form of advancements in technology, increasing globalisation and now, a pandemic, the role of leaders is crucial.
