ZICA URGES ITS MEMBERS BEING INVESTIGATED FOR CORRUPTION AT MINISTRY OF FINANCE TO COOPERATE WITH INVESTIGATIVE WINGS
By Leah Ngoma
The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants-ZICA- is calling on its members at the Ministry of Finance and National Planning and Office of the Auditor General being investigated for alleged corruption to fully co-operate with the investigative agencies and law enforcement officers in providing information.
ZICA President Cecilia Zimba has however indicated that institute has not received any official communication or complaint involving any of it’s members in the public sector from either government or it’s members.
Mrs Zimba has reiterated that ZICA upholds and promotes the highest levels of professional ethics and integrity amongst its members whilst supporting the government on the fight against corruption and other financial crimes.
In a statement, Mrs Zimba says the institute will continue to offer support and solidarity to its members provided they observe professional ethics, integrity and strict adherence to the provisions of the public finance management act in the discharge of their duties.
She says ZICA awaits the outcome of the investigations before the institute can take a position on the matter.
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