APRIL 2026

Ukraine, Kyiv Business support is critically important for the economy today.
New opportunities through professional business ethics with a new CPD course of the “International Business meetings: protocol, culture, etiquette” Certificate IBM, ICFM UK program for students of the BE&ES School of Business Ethics and Etiquette, headed by Ms. Olga Nakonechna.

✍️13/ 04/ 2026 Kyiv, Ukraine The Business Ethics and Etiquette School BE&ES and The Institute of Certified Financial Managers ICFM & ICB UK in Ukraine held a meeting with the official signing of a cooperation agreement.
Who have a common single goal – to qualitatively and professionally assist Ukrainian business and specialists, to obtain modern knowledge and best international practices, skills with new experience for the restoration of our state.

“Tone at the Top”. Ethics begins with top management, this is the golden rule of corporate culture. If management ignores established values, employees instantly read this as permission to act similarly.
In management, this principle is often called “Tone at the Top”.

Here are a few reasons why this is critically important:

✔️Role Model: People tend to copy the behavior of those in power and success.
✔️Trust: When top managers’ words match their actions, it creates a foundation of psychological safety in the team.
✔️Real Implementation: Only leaders can allocate resources to ethics training and implement a system of accountability where violations have consequences regardless of position.

Applying professional ethics in modern business has ceased to be simply a “rule of good tone” and has become a strategic tool for opening up new opportunities.

In a world where reputation and digital transparency are crucial, an ethical approach becomes a competitive advantage.

Ethical business conduct opens doors that were previously only accessible through large capital investments:

• Customer and partner loyalty:
Customers increasingly choose brands whose values coincide with their own. Honesty and openness help not only to retain existing customers, but also to win the favor of new ones.

• In order for ethics to work for business, it must be made part of the system:
Establish a Code of Ethics: A clear set of rules for internal and external relations.

• Staff training: Use case methods and simulations to solve complex moral dilemmas.
Personal example of leadership. Ethics starts with top management; without their sincere support, any rules will remain only on paper.
Ethics is an investment in intangible assets. It minimises reputational risks, prevents fines, and simplifies daily work processes through mutual respect and clear expectations.

We thank the BE&ES and ICFM & ICB UK teams in Ukraine for their assistance in preparing for the meeting, new opportunities for Ukrainian specialists, a common vision and goal – together we are moving forward in the development of the profession in a joint partnership and with fruitful cooperation for the benefit of society.

We appreciate your trust in ICFM UK & ICB UK with strong, sincere and long-term relationships that have been going on since 2011.
Thank you for the partnership and long-term relationships. We wish BE&ES students new opportunities and achievements.

Mastery and professionalism are your new knowledge and best global practices for professional growth and career.

In an unregulated world, the ICB & ICFM emblem is the only thing that distinguishes a professional from a person with an application. This is your “license to practice”. It tells your clients that you are supervised, professionally ethical, have modern skills, innovations, standards and are relevant.

Never underestimate the value of MICB or FICB and AICFM or FICFM after your name, it is the gold standard of trust.

⁉️Did you know that the School of Business Ethics and Etiquette https://www.beaes.com.ua/ has special programs and special study privileges – for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and their families.

Grateful to the Defenders of Ukraine for the possibility of our present and the future of the country.

Businesses, enterprises and organisations need professional resources.

Human capital is the main asset.

Thank you for choosing and trusting ICFM & ICB.

We open and invite leading educational institutions, institutions and organisations to partner with us.

Try to move in your continuous professional development – change and move this world together with the international community.

ICB Global and its international Board of Directors manage the ICB & ICFM Institutes.

Organisations which accredit or recognise ICB Global or its constituent organisations include: Accredited by the Commonwealth of Nations;
International Association for Accounting, Education & Research (IAAER);
The Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervisors (OPBAS), the ICB is designated as a registered supervisory body;
Australian Taxation Office (ATO);
New Zealand Inland Revenue Approved Advisor;
Official approval for the coat of arms from the Royal House of Heraldry;
His Majesty’s Treasure (HMT – UK);
His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC – UK);
Member of the Genesis Group Council in the UK Parliament on professional knowledge of the financial sector;
Member of the Committee on International Educational Standards for Accounting Education (IAESB);
Advisor to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Small and Medium Business UK;
Cooperation with The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI UK);
Has many other advisory powers and co-ordinator functions with recognition in the UK and in 56 The Commonwealth countries;
Cooperation and partnership with Governments bodies in many countries of the world.

Head office in London.

ICB Global is registered in England under 05722167 as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation.
Founding Royal Patron HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO CD KStJ
ICB Global has registered in excess of 299, 000 students and members across 168 countries. It hosts the annual Summit which takes place each year in London.
It also holds the prestigious annual LUCA Awards which recognises excellence in bookkeeping, finance, software, accounting, tutors, strategy, HR, the best companies and employers, risk management, audit and internal audit.

Several ICFM Ukraine nominees have been awarded LUCAs, most of whom have travelled to London to be presented personally with this highest accolade by HRH Prince Michael.

ICB Global operates The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) registered in England under 03274864 as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation and The Institute of Certified Financial Managers (ICFM) registered in England under 05871159 as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation.
The ICB syllabus is based on the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within each country and the ICFM syllabus is based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

The ICFM & ICB UK in Ukraine has been working in Ukraine for 19 years.

ICFM & ICB UK in Ukraine organisation and holding of international business conferences in Ukraine with official with the support and participation of representatives of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, IFAC, IAESB, USAID and with top representatives of the financial sector of the European Union, Eurasian and European Forums, the annual World Global Summit & Luca Award in London, all events supported by government institutions and ministries of countries.
Has official Memorandums with the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine “On cooperation and partnership” No. 3108420-05-27/25699.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine”On cooperation and partnership” No. 2/052008 No. 8/04102015 and No. 2023/06.
The territorial administration of the Bureau of Economic Security in the Kyiv region “On cooperation and partnership” No. 2023/11.
The Accounting Chamber of Ukraine “On cooperation and partnership” No. LHL131124.

As part of the project of the Program for the Improvement of Education for Specialists of Regulatory Authorities of Ukraine, the Institute of ICFM & ICB Great Britain in Ukraine, since November 2011, annually conducts free training for specialists of regulatory authorities of Ukraine. Qualification Program ICFM – corresponding to levels 5 and 9 of the National Qualifications System of Great Britain, the ICFM & ICB program is more than 500 hours, which corresponds to professional retraining programs according to international education standards. Diplomas of the ICFM & ICB Institute are official recognized by: the UK Treasury, approved by the Department of Trade and Industry (now called the Department of Business Innovation and Skills) and the British Register of Enterprises; have an official permit for the coat of arms from the Royal House of Heraldry UK and have a corresponding inscription on the diplomas.

🇬🇧 ICB about ICFM Ukraine https://www.bookkeepers.org.uk/About-Us/Global-Impact/ICFM-Ukraine