Benin: WAEMU Accountants Make Seven Commitments in Cotonou

WAEMU accountants adopted the Cotonou Declaration on October 21 and 22, 2026, at the end of their 8th congress. Its seven commitments aim to improve reliable accounting and financial transparency, strengthen ethics, continuing education and quality control, and combat money laundering, terrorist financing and illicit financial flows. Charles Kouphin stressed that reliable accounts support public finances and investor confidence, while Jean Bouquot called for protecting the profession’s independence and developing ESG skills. The declaration also calls for responsible digital transformation and closer cooperation among professional bodies in the subregion.