ACCA PLATINUM APPROVED LEARNING PARTNER
To be the premier choice within the local and regional marketplace for personal and professional training solutions and support.
To provide quality, affordable, reliable and professional training solutions, enabling our customers to achieve their career objectives, while adding value to their lives.
Prestige Accounting was established in April 2000, by its Managing Director, David Simpson.
The primary objective at that time was to fill a void faced by many local students including himself who were pursuing the qualifications of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, by providing the opportunity to have access to professional training and other support during their periods of study.
Today, the Company concentrates on creating strategies for the creative and effective delivery of professional training locally and regioanlly that will allow it to fulfill its mission and corporate vision.
From inception the Company has operated a Bookshop service, and 2001 introduced the training services and solutions offered through the Accountancy College.
Prestige Accounting continues to be the major provider for ACCA training and support to such firms as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG and several private sector organizations and their employees pursuing these qualifications.
Additionally, the Company has been involved over the past three years in an extensive training programme for finance officers within the Government of Barbados, through its Training Administration Division, as they prepare for the implementation of an accruals based accounting system in 2007.
In July 2007, Prestige Accounting commenced provision of professional training in the British Virgin Islands, as part of its vision and mandate to provide its services throughout the region through quality alliances, and a local presence in various territories.
A major aspect of providing professional training involves the need to adhere to quality standards. This is a requirement taken very seriously by Prestige Accounting, its Directors, Advisors and Employees.
On December 20, 2010 the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) awarded Prestige Accounting Bookshop & Accountancy College, Platinum Status under its Approved Learning Partnerships (ALP) programme. The new accreditation approval is effective from January 1, 2011 for a three year period.
Prestige Accounting has previously met the passing grade the ALP scheme and was awarded Gold Status under that scheme back in September 2007. Our Gold approval was maintained between September 2007 and December 2011.
Achieving continual recognition under this scheme confirms the quality work, results and environment we have provided over the past six years and continue to provide to our students and customers today.
Prestige Accounting initially attained Registered Status in 2003, under the ACCA's, University and College Registration Scheme (UCRS).
The purpose of that scheme was to ensure that ACCA could recommend quality providers to its students seeking professional training options worldwide. In September 2007, a new scheme was launched – ACCA Learning Partnerships – recognizing the work done by ACCA and its training stakeholders together to ensure that students have access to quality training wherever they may be worldwide.
As part of its effort to meet the highest standards for professional training, Prestige Accounting is currently pursuing its registration with the Council, and has committed itself to having this process completed by December 2010.
We view the mandate of the Council as being very relevant in the current local economic and social framework, and to this end have made ourselves available and have been involved in several consultations with the Council and its staff.
Prestige Accounting has attained full membership of the CANQATE group for the period 2009-2010. Quality in the provision of our training offerings has been of paramount importance to our Company, and we pleased to join the group in support of the enhancement and advancement of quality education at all levels, including tertiary and higher education locally, regionally and internationally.
Prestige Accounting Inc. is managed by a team of qualified, experienced and dedicated staff, and additionally utilizes the services of several part time professionals in the execution of its accountancy training:
David is the founder of Prestige Accounting Inc. and has been Managing Director from its inception. David completed his professional qualification in 2003, and became a Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in December 2003, and a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB) in April 2004.
David has always demonstrated a passion for becoming a successful entrepreneur, in an area that would ultimately make a difference in the lives of others and within the wider community.
David has spent 7 years in the audit and accounting fields working with Brian F. Griffith & Co. Chartered Accountants and the Fair Trading Commission in Barbados, prior to taking up his full time managerial role with Prestige Accounting Inc. In addition to his managerial function, he also lectures on CAT Papers 4, 5, 7, 10 and ACCA F1, F2 and F3.
David is a very committed member of the local profession and sits on the Council of ICAB as Treasurer, and also currently chairs its Student & Member Services and Communications Committees.
Gregg has been a Director of Prestige Accounting Inc. from inception and has played a valuable role as a non-executive Director, providing advice and assistance with the management and strategic positioning of the Company during its short history.
Gregg is a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians and has gained several years of valuable experience in the construction, real estate and accounting sectors, with a major emphasis on accounting, supervisory and operational management in each sector.
Gregg currently has responsibility for the provision of our client accounting, bookkeeping and Quickbooks services to our core of micro and small businesses.
Shakeela was appointed Business Manager on October 15, 2007, with responsibility for the daily administration of our offices and oversight of the operations of the Bookshop and Accountancy College. Shakeela also supports the Accounting Services provided to our clients. Shakeela holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Prior to her full time assignment, Shakeela has gained a wealth of knowledge in both the private and public sectors and has spearheaded several of our corporate projects. She is also a Director of the company.
Audrey provides administrative support and assistance to the management, staff and lecturers of Prestige Accounting.
She also provides our receptionist and customer services, and is your first contact when calling or visiting our offices. Additionally, she also has special responsibility for the delivery of our Computer Based Examination programme, as an administrator and invigilator.
Romalia joined the Prestige Accounting team in December 2009. She has previously worked in customer service and IT within the private sector and brings her wealth of knowledge in these to our team.
In her substantive role Romalia is responsible for our bookshop orders and processing, for our local and regional customers, assisting with execution of our customer surveys and is also our new CBE Coordinator.
She also provides administrative support to management and lecturers, and relief administrative assistant. We welcome Romalia to our Team and she looks forward to working with our valued customers and students.
Patricia Ann Forde Blanchard is currently self-employed as a free lance accountant. Prior to this Ann was a finance manager with the Barbados subsidiary of FirstCaribbean International Bank, one of the largest and newest banks in the Caribbean. This was a short-term contract position in the finance team ensuring the preparation of financial statements and consolidation of 14 entities.
In April 2005, Ann joined the Central Bank of Barbados as Chief Audit Executive with the Central Bank of Barbados on a two year contract after having spent 3 years in a similar capacity with the Barbados Shipping & Trading Co Ltd, one of single largest conglomerates in Barbados.
Ann believes fervently on the importance that all levels of staff integral to the accounting and business function understand the importance of accurate and timely accounting information on which valid business decisions can be made. She hopes that she can pass this requirement for integrity on to her students, along with the ethical and moral character needed as professionals, during her short time with them.
Ann gained her audit experience with Price Waterhouse (before PwC) staying there five years. While there Ann worked on external audits in the hotel, legal, insurance and general retail industries. It is during this time with Price Waterhouse that Ann acquired her interest in internal auditing.
Ann obtained her Bachelor of Science degree (Accounting) from the University of West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. In addition, Ann is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). and is actively completing her Certified Internal Auditor designation.
Ann has also played steel pan with one of Barbados’ largest steel band orchestra’s, Pan Revolution and is a trained classical soprano currently involved with the newly formed Cecilian Chorale. She has also recently taken up art in her spare time.
Lecturer (CAT Paper 2) - Errol Belle
Lecturer (CAT Paper 4) - Jamel Hinds
Lecturer (ACCA Paper F4, F8, P7) - Margarette Edwards
Lecturer (ACCA Paper F5, P5) - Raffina Khan
Lecturer (ACCA F7) - Azeem Kamalodeen
Lecturer (ACCA F9, P4) - Chandrika Ramkeesoon
Lecturer (ACCA P2) - Kieran Maguire
Lecturer (ACCA F6) - Edward Yee Fung
Lecturer (ACCA P1, P3) - Faron Joseph
