EACC urges accountants to guard against facilitating corruption at ICPAK seminar

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At a seminar organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, the Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission issued a direct appeal to accountants. The commission highlighted that the specialized knowledge of accountants can be misused to facilitate economic crimes. Participants were urged to maintain personal integrity in their professional activities. The commission also called for immediate reporting of any wrongdoing they observe. By stressing these responsibilities, the agency aims to prevent accountants from becoming enablers of corruption. The message was framed as a preventive measure against future financial misconduct.

The Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission warned accountants that their specialised skills can aid economic crimes and called for personal integrity and reporting of wrongdoing.

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