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<p>Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – June 2026 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has launched a four-day intensive QuickBooks Training Workshop aimed at strengthening financial accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency across the institution and its various donor-funded projects.</p>
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<p>The training, currently underway in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, brings together finance officers, accountants, project administrators, approving officials, and key personnel from different departments and projects of the Agency.</p>
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<p>The workshop is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in digital financial management, enabling them to accurately record transactions, monitor budgets, track expenditures, generate financial reports, and ensure compliance with both national financial regulations and donor requirements.</p>
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<p>The initiative forms part of the EPA's broader efforts to modernize its financial management systems and promote responsible stewardship of public and development partner resources.</p>
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<p>Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Deputy Executive Director for Administration, Mr. Anthony S. Kollie, described the workshop as a timely and strategic investment in the Agency's institutional capacity.</p>
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<p>Mr. Kollie emphasized that strong financial management systems are critical to achieving the EPA's mandate, particularly as the Agency continues to oversee a growing portfolio of national and international environmental programs.</p>
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<p>"As the EPA continues to implement climate change adaptation initiatives, biodiversity conservation projects, pollution control programs, ecosystem restoration activities, and community resilience interventions, the need for robust financial controls and efficient resource management becomes increasingly important," he stated.</p>
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<p>He noted that accountability, transparency, efficiency, and effective financial reporting are now indispensable requirements for public institutions and development projects worldwide.</p>
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<p>According to him, the adoption of modern financial management tools such as QuickBooks aligns the EPA with international best practices and strengthens the Agency's ability to manage resources effectively.</p>
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<p>The EPA Deputy Executive Director stressed that the training goes beyond learning software applications and represents a significant step toward building a stronger and more resilient financial management framework within the EPA.</p>
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<p>"This training is not simply about learning a software application. It is about strengthening institutional capacity, improving financial controls, reducing errors, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting evidence-based decision-making," Mr. Kollie told participants during the opening ceremony.</p>
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<p>Mr. Kollie encouraged participants to take full advantage of the training by actively engaging in discussions, asking questions, and sharing experiences with facilitators and colleagues.</p>
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<p>He also extended appreciation to the organizers, facilitators, and partners whose support made the workshop possible, noting that investments in capacity building remain essential for improving institutional performance and promoting excellence in public sector financial management.</p>
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<p>The system is also expected to improve audit preparedness, facilitate compliance monitoring, and increase transparency in the utilization of donor and public funds.</p>
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<p>The QuickBooks system will further enable project managers and financial officers to monitor expenditures more effectively, reconcile accounts promptly, track disbursements, and produce ective project implementation.</p>
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