CPA Bermuda Honors Outstanding Professionals with FCPA Designation

Recognizing the Pinnacle of Excellence, Leadership, and Service in the Accounting Profession

CPA Bermuda is proud to announce the induction of four exceptional individuals into the esteemed ranks of the Fellows of the Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA). This highest mark of distinction is awarded to Chartered Professional Accountants whose exemplary career achievements and community service honour the profession. Achieving the FCPA distinction represents a career-defining milestone, a recognition of the highest standards of leadership, integrity, and dedication.

The 2025 honorees, Jessel Mendes, Kent Charles Bascome, David Skinner, and Colm Homan, have each exhibited an unwavering commitment to the profession and have played instrumental roles in shaping Bermuda’s financial and business landscape. 

Jessel Mendes, FCPA, FCA

Jessel Mendes has been recognized for his outstanding professional achievements and dedication to mentorship and community service. As a long-standing partner at Ernst & Young (EY) and the Strategic Growth Leader for the Bermuda, Bahamas, BVI, and Cayman EY region, Jessel has driven innovation and excellence across international business. Beyond his professional success, he has dedicated countless hours to leadership roles in organizations such as the Bermuda High School, CPA Bermuda, and the Bermuda Business Development Agency, fostering growth and development in Bermuda’s business and civic sectors.

Kent Charles Bascome, FCPA

Kent Charles Bascome has been honored for his exemplary career spanning over three decades, including roles at Deloitte, CG Insurance, Accountant General’s Department, and Chief Financial Officer of Bermuda Land Management Corporation (formerly WEDCO). Known for his strategic vision and commitment to fiscal responsibility, Kent has also devoted significant time to volunteerism, enhancing the financial systems of the Bermuda Football Association, Sandys Secondary Middle School, Boaz Island Village Corporation and contributing to the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence and Committee of 25 for children with special needs. His recognition as an FCPA celebrates his profound impact on the accounting profession and the Bermuda community.

David Skinner, FCPA, FCA

With an impressive career spanning over 35 years, David Skinner has held leadership positions as CFO, COO, and Director at Aspen Insurance Bermuda Limited, along with key roles at ACE Limited (now Chubb), Bank of N.T. Butterfield, and Coopers & Lybrand. A strategic leader known for his ability to drive success in global financial institutions, David’s influence extends beyond the corporate world. His dedication to Bermuda’s cultural and artistic landscape is evident through his leadership as Chair of the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts and Commodore of the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club. His FCPA designation recognizes a career built on visionary leadership, ethical excellence, and community impact.

Colm Homan, FCPA

Colm Homan has enjoyed an over 30 year career in practice with PricewaterhouseCoopers, 25 of which have been here in Bermuda, where he specialized in the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Colm has been a transformative leader as a Partner at PwC Bermuda and Chairman of PwC in the Caribbean. Known for his expertise in corporate governance and financial regulation, Colm has also demonstrated a deep commitment to community service and to the accounting profession. He chaired CPA Bermuda from 2012 to 2014 through the transformative amalgamation of the Canadian profession which brought CA’s, CMA’s and CGA’s together. He has also served as Chair of Somersfield Academy’s Board of Governors and is currently on the board of P.A.L.S. His philanthropic efforts, including raising over $225,000 for pediatric cancer research in memory of his son Eoghan, highlight his unwavering dedication to making a difference.

Why the FCPA Designation Matters

 

The FCPA designation is the highest recognition a Chartered Professional Accountant can achieve. It is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and ethical integrity, and who have significantly advanced both the accounting profession and their broader community. Earning this distinction is a career-defining honor, setting these professionals apart as role models and industry leaders. Their achievements inspire the next generation of accountants, reinforcing the importance of professionalism, mentorship, and service.

 

Join the Celebration

 

To honor these extraordinary professionals, CPA Bermuda invites its members to celebrate at the FCPA Banquet, an evening of recognition and networking, on Saturday, March 1st at 6:00 PM at Rosewood Tucker’s Point. This exclusive event will highlight the profound contributions of the 2025 Fellows and their lasting impact on Bermuda’s accounting profession.

 

Tickets are now available for purchase through the CPA Bermuda member portal. Secure your spot today and join us in recognizing the pinnacle of excellence in our profession.

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