16th August 2012, St. John’s Antigua- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Eastern Caribbean, ICAEC (Antigua & Barbuda branch) is inviting nationals of Antigua & Barbuda who are currently pursuing tertiary studies in accounting or finance to apply for its educational award.

Students may be enrolled at the Antigua State College Undergraduate department or doing CAT programmes, CGA, ACCA or CPA programmes.

The award is valued at US $2,000.

Applicants should submit proof of matriculation and nationality as well as their most recent transcripts. Applicants should also submit an essay of not more than 1,000 words on the topic “Why I wish to be an accountant”.

The deadline for receipt of entries is September 15. These can be emailed to icaec@candw.ag, faxed to 562 7935 or mailed to PO Box W1135.

Meanwhile, the body is inviting applications for membership. Application forms can be downloaded http://icaec.net/membership_join.html

Completed application forms can be emailed to the same addresses.