ICAC's 27th Annual Conference of Accountants will be held in Georgetown, Guyana over the period June 25-27, 2009 and is being hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana (ICAG).

The conference topics will focus on the many developments within the regional accountancy profession and will examine ways in which the profession can further contribute to the development and growth of the Caribbean region.

The conference sessions will also examine developments within the global accountancy profession including, enhancements to IFRS arising from ongoing convergence projects; ongoing international focus on money laundering and fraud; the roles of finance professionals in the governance of organisations; accountants’ corporate social responsibility and the impact of the global economic crises caused by rising energy costs and commodity prices.

The 27th Annual Conference of Accountants will coincide with the 20th anniversary of the formation of ICAC on October 28, 1988. In this regard, the 2009 conference planning committee will include, among its activities, a panel discussion comprising past and present leaders of the regional body to discuss the future role of the ICAC in an increasingly globally-regulated environment.

Guyana represents the future of regional tourism, an eco-tourism product which is being increasingly sought after and the 2009 conference will provide delegates and spouses with a “true eco-tourism experience” of the beauty of the country and its rich and diverse culture.