PwC hosts governance and integrity seminar for public and private sector
PwC hosted a governance and transparency seminar on Friday, (12 July) to discuss the importance of leadership and accountability to improve governance and integrity in Jamaica.
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PwC launches digital skills training programme for employees in the Caribbean
The PwC network firms operating in the Caribbean are launching an internal training programme to boost the skills of its employees across the region.
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Organisations should prioritise risk function’s digital fitness to make smarter decisions
Organisations should focus on developing stronger digital skills and capacity in their risk function in order to make more informed decisions about risk in a technology-driven world, according to the eighth edition of PwC’s Risk In Review study.
PwC donates J$350,000 to Jamaica Environment Trust
The donation comes a day after the firm announced its commitment to offset air travel emissions and energy consumption by 100% and will support JET's work in environmental education and advocacy.
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While driving efficiency to reduce its absolute carbon impact, PwC Jamaica commits to offset air travel emissions and energy consumption by 100%
PwC Jamaica announced today that it has taken proactive steps towards reducing the carbon footprint of its business through a new environment commitment.
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Richard Byles shares leadership insights with PwC executives
Richard Byles was special guest at PwC Jamaica’s new leadership empowerment series, A Leader Speaks, hosted by territory leader, Leighton McKnight.
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PwC Survey: CEO confidence in global growth dips dramatically
Over-regulation and policy uncertainty are top concerns.
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PwC donation to the Jamaica Cancer Society to cover the cost of over 35 mammograms
PwC Jamaica donated $150,000 to the Jamaica Cancer Society on Monday, 27 November from proceeds of the firm's IFRS In-Focus Conference held in October.
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PwC awards scholarships to top accounting students at UWI and UTECH
University students Chrissancia Clarke from the University of the West Indies (UWI) and Chantelle Ramsay from the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) are the recipients of PwC’s 2018/19 scholarships.
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PwC study shows four out of five executives (84%) surveyed report blockchain initiatives underway
The new research from PwC – Blockchain is here. What’s your next move? – surveyed 600 executives in 15 countries and territories, on their development of blockchain and views on its potential.
Be more than just about the numbers, says PwC Jamaica’s Territory Leader, Leighton McKnight to professional accountants at ICAC conference
PwC Jamaica’s Territory Leader, Leighton McKnight is challenging regional professional accountants to look beyond the numbers and get more involved in nation building through more focus on corporate social responsibility.
PwC Deals expert Wilfred Baghaloo says Jamaica’s future competitive advantage in electricity generation will be in renewables
PwC partner and deals expert Wilfred Baghaloo says that Jamaica can build future competitive advantage in electricity generation by maintaining its focus on building out a robust renewable energy infrastructure.
PwC partner and International Development and Forensics Leader, shares insights on stability and development at Global Solutions Summit
PwC partner and International Development and Forensics Leader for the Caribbean, Jessica Shannon, joined leading think tanks from around the world including global policy-makers, business leaders and constructive NGOs for the Global Solutions Summit on May 28 and 29 in Berlin, Germany.
PwC staff support Kiwanis Club of New Kingston Diaper Drive
Staff members of PwC Jamaica recently made a donation to the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston’s diaper drive, which was held in aid of the Mustard Seed Communities.
Believe in yourself says Leighton McKnight to Ardenne High school leavers
Leighton was the guest speaker at the event to mark the completion of high school for students sitting CAPE exams.
PwC awarded by Utech’s faculty of engineering and computing
PwC was recognised by the University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and Computing with an award at their 6oth anniversary diamond jubilee customer appreciation event on Thursday (April 26).
PwC supports UWI’s Office of Student Financing Day
PwC was a proud supporter of the University of the West Indies recently held Office of Student Financing Day event.
PwC treats St Michael’s Primary teachers to bun and cheese for Easter
PwC Jamaica sports and social club delivered bun and cheese on Tuesday (March 27) to the teachers at the St Michael’s Primary school in Downtown, Kingston.
Join the workforce, fit for purpose, says PwC’s Leighton McKnight
Amidst growing changes in the global and local workforce, “being prepared for the future of work will be one of the most important steps in achieving Jamaica’s Vision 2030,” said, Leighton McKnight, Territory Leader, PwC Jamaica.
PwC awards scholarships to top performers in accounting at UWI and UTECH
University students Afasha Foster from the University of Technology, Jamaica(UTECH) and Samaro McBean from the University of the West Indies(UWI) are the 2017/18 PwC scholarship winners.
CEO optimism booms despite increasing anxiety over threats to growth
A record-breaking share of CEOs are optimistic about the economic environment worldwide, at least in the short term.
PwC Jamaica continues to foster and encourage the youth while giving back during their annual Christmas event
Some 226 students at the St. Michael's Primary and Infant School were treated with Christmas gifts and holiday cheer today from employees of PwC Jamaica during the firm’s annual gift of giving event.
I am proud and humbled to be a member of this community of one of the oldest and most essential of disciplines, says ICAJ Distinguished member awardee, Mr. Leighton McKnight
Mr. Leighton McKnight was honoured on December 7, 2017 as the 2017 ICAJ Distinguished Member Awardee.
PwC says that while organisations in the sector should be tapping into increasingly sophisticated analytic techniques, less obvious applications of AI and Big Data may provide even greater ROI.
PwC opines that to have a successful sustainable tourism sector, there must be protected and enhanced opportunity for the future with actionable intelligence through big data and analytics.
PwC: Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to Cybersecurity…
What Boards need to ask amidst under-reporting of cyber attacks.
PwC: New threats, opportunities and regulatory obligations are an everyday business occurrence…businesses need controls to improve oversight and good governance
PwC argues that organisations are becoming more challenged by rapidly changing business trends, while managing risks and technological innovations.
Organisations are failing to prepare effectively for cyberattacks, says PwC
Leadership commitment, resilience and collaboration critical to success.
PwC says major accounting changes will impact Jamaican companies … the firm hosts its tenth IFRS Seminar
A number of far-reaching accounting changes on revenue, credit losses on loans and leases take effect in 2018 and 2019.
PwC says major accounting changes will impact Jamaican companies
According to PwC, a number of far-reaching accounting changes on revenue, credit losses on loans and leases take effect in 2018 and 2019.
PwC regional Partners support Mobay charities
PwC partners from the Caribbean gave their time and made a donation as part of a charity cook-off to support two Montego Bay charities, the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) and the Friends of Good Shepherd International.
PwC publishes 'Worldwide Tax Summaries - Corporate Taxes 2017/18’
Rates and rules from 157 countries at a glance.
Technological change and cyber risk overtake regulation as top risks for insurers
The CSFI’s latest Insurance Banana Skins 2017 survey, conducted with support from PwC, surveyed 836 insurance practitioners and industry observers in 52 countries, to find out where they saw the greatest risks over the next 2-3 years.
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PwC collaborates on the ‘North America Port deal of the year’
PwC served as Lead Financial Adviser for a transaction that the IJGlobal at its 2016 America Awards Ceremony, called the 'North America Port Deal of the Year'.
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Dominic Mills-Howell represents Jamaica as a “Young Global Changer” at G 20 Think Tank Summit in Germany
On 29 and 30 May 2017, the world’s leading think tanks will gather in Berlin, Germany. At the G20 Think Tank Summit, they will discuss global solutions to the most pressing issues facing our planet.
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PwC supports IOSCO Annual Conference
Stringent capital requirements, regulatory reform, risk management considerations, changes in technology and enhanced reporting requirements, are among some of the challenges to growth in capital markets.
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PwC Jamaica announces three new partners
The partners of PricewaterhouseCoopers are pleased to announce the appointment of three new partners, effective 1 January 2016.
