BREAKING: Accounting Icon, Pa Akintola Williams, Passes Away At 104

BREAKING: Accounting Icon, Pa Akintola Williams, Passes Away At 104

The venerable figure in the accounting profession, Pa Akintola Williams, has passed away at the remarkable age of 104.

Pa Williams, who celebrated his 104th birthday on August 9, holds the distinction of being the first Sub-Saharan African to attain chartered accountant status after successfully completing the qualifying examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) in 1949.

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This distinguished figure played a pivotal role in shaping the accounting landscape in Nigeria. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Association of Accountants in Nigeria, which later evolved into the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

As a founding member of ICAN, he also played a key role in the inception of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, now known as the Nigerian Exchange Group.

A seasoned administrator, Williams distinguished himself not only as an exceptional accountant but also as a proficient management consultant and a successful entrepreneur throughout his active professional years.

After completing his early education in Nigeria, Williams earned a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a focus on Banking and Finance from the University of London in 1946. He subsequently obtained Chartered Accountant status in England.

In the years following, he served as an assessment officer with the Inland Revenue from 1950 to 1952. It was after leaving the civil service that he established Akintola Williams & Co., the first indigenous firm of chartered accountants in Africa, which now operates as Deloitte & Touche Nigeria.