The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, has urged the 2025 graduating class to approach the future with integrity and courage, guided by respect, service, and accountability as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Speaking at the second session of the 17th Congregation, which saw 1,189 students graduating from the Faculty of Accounting and Finance, Prof Mawutor congratulated the graduands for their hard work and dedication.
“Indeed, your sacrifices, your perseverance, and your commitment to excellence have brought you this proud milestone,” he said, commending the graduates for weathering the challenges of their academic journey.
The Vice-Chancellor, however, cautioned the graduates to prepare themselves for a rapidly changing global landscape and pursue lifelong learning if they are to remain relevant in their chosen professions.
He further stressed the need for graduates to become lifelong learners who are proactive in developing the skills and mindset required to navigate the uncertainties of the future.
“The world is changing at a pace never seen before. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital currencies, and big data are reshaping the finance and accounting profession. To thrive, you must not only adapt but also anticipate change,” Prof Mawutor advised.
For his part, the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), Mr Paul Agyemang, who was the congregation speaker, reminded the graduates of the importance of trust in the accounting and finance profession.
He emphasised that their credibility and reputation depended on the ethical choices they made every day.
Mr Agyemang therefore urged the graduates to uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency as they take on their roles in the corporate world.
“At the heart of everything you will do lies one fundamental principle, and that principle is trust,” Mr. Agyemang said. “The accounting and finance profession is built on trust. Every financial report you prepare, every analysis you conduct, and every recommendation you make carries a weight of stakeholder confidence. This trust is your professional superpower.”
The second session, held on Monday, September 29, saw 1,055 undergraduates and 134 diploma students being conferred with various degrees and diplomas.
At the undergraduate level, 46 obtained first class honours, 289 second class upper, 322 second class lower, 279 third class, and 119 pass.
At the diploma level, seven students graduated with distinction, while 81 obtained credit and 46 had a pass.
These graduates form part of 5,664 students who will graduate during the 17th Congregation of UPSA.
