In brief:
• CIIPA became a full member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC), effective 1 Jan 2026.
• The milestone strengthens CIIPA’s regional engagement and supports collaboration on professional standards and anti-money laundering efforts.
• Membership enhances CIIPA’s ability to share knowledge, resources and best practices with Caribbean accountancy bodies.
George Town, Cayman Islands, 27 January 2026
The Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants (CIIPA) became a full member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC), effective 1 January 2026, marking a significant milestone in the Institute’s regional engagement and professional development efforts.
Full membership in ICAC positions CIIPA to work more closely alongside the Caribbean’s leading national accountancy bodies and underscores its commitment to strengthening regional relationships, sharing knowledge and resources and elevating the profession across the region.
“Becoming a full member of ICAC reflects CIIPA’s commitment to regional collaboration and to advancing high professional and regulatory standards,” CIIPA’s Chief Executive Officer Sheree Ebanks said. “This development enhances our ability to work with our Caribbean counterparts to promote a resilient, well-regulated and trusted accountancy profession.”
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean is the regional organisation representing professional accountancy bodies across the Caribbean. ICAC works to advance international accepted standards, promote best practices, support continuing professional development and facilitate coordinated regional engagement among its members.
In welcoming CIIPA to full membership, Sixto Coy, ICAC President said, “On behalf of the ICAC, I warmly welcome CIIPA to our regional membership. CIIPA’s inclusion strengthens ICAC’s collective voice and deepens the breadth of expertise across our Caribbean network. The Cayman Islands’ perspective is integral to our regional agenda, enriching collaboration, elevating shared standards, and reinforcing our commitment to forward-looking thought leadership that equips our members to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing global environment. We look forward to working closely with CIIPA as we continue building a stronger, more connected profession across the region.”
CIIPA’s full membership recognises its role in overseeing and supporting the accounting profession in the Cayman Islands, including its responsibilities related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Through ICAC, CIIPA will actively participate in regional dialogue and collaboration on matters affecting both the profession and the broader regulatory environment.
“Regional cooperation is increasingly important in an interconnected global environment,” Ms Ebanks added. “Through ICAC, CIIPA is better positioned to contribute to collective regional efforts that protect economic integrity and strengthen confidence in the profession.”
For more information on CIIPA and upcoming events, visit www.ciipa.ky.
ABOUT CIIPA
For 50 years, CIIPA has worked to further the public interest by providing oversight to the accounting profession. The organisation is committed to promoting the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct, while supporting the growth of the profession. CIIPA is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the worldwide organisation representing the profession, and prides itself on its role as both an educator and regulator in the financial services industry.
ABOUT ICAC
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) was established on October 28, 1988, bringing together accountants within the English–speaking Caribbean. It’s founding members were Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago. Today, with a network of over 4,000 professionals, the ICAC has grown to become the regional organization dedicated to advancing the interest of accountants and professionals in the finance industry within the Caribbean and parts of Latin America.