We are excited to share the first issue of BICA’s Newsletter, ‘BICA TIMES‘! This issue is packed with updates, recaps, and trivia’s that we are eager to share with you. BICA Newsletter – April 9th 2025

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Youri Kemp Senior Business Reporter youri@nasguard.com Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) President Pretino Albury said the increase in the fiscal deficit during the first quarter of 2024 highlights key areas that require targeted action, and speaks to the ongoing fiscal pressures the government is facing. Albury, in an emailed message to Guardian Business queries […]

“The Central Bank of The Bahamas takes this opportunity to remind its stakeholders and the general public that the Bank’s staff cannot accept any gifts, favours or tokens of appreciation from the public this holiday season. The Bank continuously strives to uphold and improve its service standards. In this process, your satisfaction is all we […]

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net Accountants yesterday warned that the March 31 deadline to complete 2025’s Business Licence audits and reviews is “way too aggressive” and will impose “significant strain” on many businesses. Pretino P. Albury, the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president, told Tribune Business that the Ministry of Finance’s target […]

“Dear Members, On behalf of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA), I extend heartfelt thanks to all of you for your participation in and support of BICA Accountants Week 2024 under the theme “Staying on the Cutting Edge E.D.G.E.: Embracing the Digital Growth Era.” Your engagement throughout the week, whether as attendees, presenters, or […]

IMPORTANT NOTICE Please find following the link to the 2024 EDITION of the HANDBOOK OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS (INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENCE STANDARDS) 2024 Handbook of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants | Ethics Board Of note is that the 2024 Code of Ethics, which replaces the 2023 Code of Ethics, […]

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net Mandatory Business Licence audits have “cracked open” control and process flaws among companies viewed as “blue chip” in The Bahamas, a senior accountant revealed yesterday.Pretino P. Albury, the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president, told Tribune Business that his members had seen “quite a bit” of these […]