Meeting between the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus and the Minister of Labor

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) held a meeting with the Minister of Labor and Social Insurance, Marinos Mousiouttas, at his office. The representatives from ICPAC included President Odysseas Christodoulou, Vice President Andreas Andreou, and the new General Director Andreas Papadatos. The parties discussed strategies to strengthen cooperation between the ministry and the accounting sector. A major focus was the approval of work permits for students from third countries within the financial sector and employment opportunities for graduates holding professional qualifications such as ACA and ACCA. Furthermore, the participants examined procedures for integrating specialized personnel from third countries into the workforce. The discussion also covered pension reform and the management of impacts resulting from the regional crisis. Finally, the meeting explored how ICPAC could further contribute to the ministry's policy initiatives. ICPAC described the meeting as constructive, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing Cyprus's competitiveness.