Guyana’s Financial Institutions Tap into Forensic Accounting Expertise
The Caribbean Institute of Forensic Accounting (CIFA) has established itself as the premier provider of forensic accounting services for financial institutions across the region, with a strong presence in Guyana. CIFA’s expertise in fraud detection, auditing, and asset recovery helps safeguard the financial integrity of Guyana’s banks, government agencies, and other financial institutions.
Regional Presence
CIFA has been providing forensic accounting services since 2008 through its Caribbean-wide network. The organization has executed training workshops and in-house programs for various clients across the region, including:
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Suriname
- Grenada
- St. Vincent
- Barbados
- Antigua
- St. Kitts
- Dominica
- Jamaica
Guyana Operations
In Guyana specifically, CIFA has worked with prominent financial institutions such as:
- Republic Bank of Guyana
- Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU)
- Ministry of Finance
- Guyana Revenue Authority
- Financial Intelligence Unit
- Guyana Gaming Authority
Expertise and Partnerships
CIFA’s expertise in forensic accounting is backed by its partnership with the Forensic CPA Society (USA) program for the Caribbean region, which dates back to 2009. CIFA’s Executive Head, Mr. Stephon Grey, was recently appointed as the Head of Forensics & Investigations at Baker and Partners, UK, further solidifying the organization’s reputation in the field.
Amalgamation and Multi-Disciplinary Approach
The amalgamation between CIFA Consulting and Baker & Partners has enabled both organizations to offer a unique, multi-disciplinary approach to:
- Asset tracing
- Investigations
- Forensic accounting & auditing
- Asset recovery
across the Caribbean region. The combined consultancy clientele now includes international investigative firms, law enforcement agencies, state enterprises, regulatory bodies, asset recovery agencies, and governments across five continents.
Services for Financial Institutions
CIFA’s services are designed to help financial institutions in Guyana detect and prevent fraud, identify and recover stolen assets, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. With its extensive experience and expertise in forensic accounting, CIFA is well-positioned to support Guyana’s financial sector in its efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and stability.