Colina partners with Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants on its 55th Anniversary Gala

In a show of support to the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) and to the accounting profession as a whole, Colina Insurance Limited recently attended BICA’s 55th Anniversary Gala. The black-tie event occurred on Saturday, September 12 at Atlantis resort, Paradise Island under the theme “Legacy of Excellence: 55 Years of Integrity & Impact”.

BICA’s theme was certainly represented at this year’s milestone celebration. Accountants were awarded across seven categories, a number of scholarships were presented, and the opulent event was a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished in 55 years of hard work.

Colina Insurance Limited strongly believes in investing in institutions like BICA, that facilitate and encourage professional development and celebrate achievement.

“Colina is proud to support the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants as it celebrates its 55th anniversary milestone,” said Maxine Seymour, director of communications at Colina Insurance Limited.

“The accounting profession is critical to companies like Colina, and BICA’s role as a promoter of that profession, emphasising integrity and excellence, attracted Colina’s involvement as a partner.

“In addition, the institute’s focus on continuous development and the enormous impact that its scholarship fund has had – making accounting education more accessible and creating a pipeline of young professionals into the industry – are important institutional attributes and critical investments in the next generation of Bahamian accountants that Colina encourages and endorses.”

During its 55 years of existence, BICA’s many accomplishments include its establishment of a professional framework for accounting in The Bahamas; its evolution into a statutory body responsible for regulating and developing the accounting profession; its role in increasing the participation and leadership of women in the accounting profession; and its creation of mechanisms for quality assurance and accountability.