THE FINANCIAL impact of crime on businesses, prospective investments and Jamaica's economy will be the main focus of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) forum entitled 'Accounting for Crime', to be held on Wednesday, November 26, commencing at 4:00 p.m.
The Forum, which takes place at the Hilton Kingston Hotel, is intended to facilitate far-reaching discussions on the cost of crime, in terms of its impact on the productivity and profitability of businesses and other contributors to the economy.
According to ICAJ President, Mr. Linroy Marshall, the forum is being hosted as part of an effort to help meet the Institute's objective of increasing the contribution by the accountancy profession to the debate on issues of national importance.
FORUM TO HEIGHTEN AWARENESS
"It is envisioned that this forum on crime will heighten the consciousness of Jamaicans as it relates to the reality of the significant losses being incurred by individuals, businesses and the economy in general as a result of the increasing levels of crime," Mr. Marshall added.
Presenters include Honourable Oliver Clarke, O.J. Chairman and CEO, Gleaner Company Limited, Mr. Earl Jarrett, General Manager Jamaica National Building Society; Mr. Paul Pennicook, Director of Tourism Jamaica Tourist Board and Professor Barry Chevannes, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences.
The presenters will each make brief presentations on particular aspects of the topic, namely, 'The Impact of Crime on Business', 'The Social Impact of Crime', 'The Impact of Crime on Tourism' and 'The Impact of Crime on Prospective Investments'.
