To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
THE CFO FORUM
Date: 17th October 2025
Venue: Nairobi
Time: 7.30 am – 11.00 am
Theme: Unlocking Value of the Intelligent Enterprise – The Changing Role of the CFO in the Age of AI
Overview
Artificial intelligence (AI) is much more than another fancy trend in modern business but a lynchpin for driving efficiency and long-term value creation across the enterprise. Besides providing CFOs with a clear view of business drivers, AI creates the much-needed link between financial strategy and overall business growth plans. AI driven predictive analytics have revolutionized decision making through forward looking insights marking the departure from the common practice of the CFO relying on backward-looking reports.
As the CFO role evolves from merely being a financial custodian to a strategic growth enabler, better visibility of the emerging risks and speedy response to changing strategic factors is imperative. AI has continuously penetrated parts of the enterprise that had been dominated by human judgement creating room for discomfort among finance teams as they raise concerns about the value of their contribution in an AI-first finance function. For many finance teams especially the ones in the lower ranks, the adoption of AI is perceived as a great shift of the nature of work that in all probability could render their jobs obsolete. Dealing with the finance teams’ anxiety about the push for AI represents one of the major challenges that the modern CFO face when pursuing the ambition to explore and capitalize on high-impact AI use cases across the organization.
The best AI solution comes from the best data, and the best data comes from a unified suite of technology that centralizes data from every corner of the enterprise. Widespread AI adoption will require businesses to embrace AI governance across the data lifecycle to provide confidence to all stakeholders. Because of this, when looking at managing and governing the deployment of AI solutions, CFOs must prioritize data governance to mitigate sensitive data related risks. The evolution of AI is nothing short of a revolutionary shift of how CFOs foster innovation and streamline processes while balancing opportunities and challenges along the journey towards an AI enabled future. The CFO Forum discussions will be centered around the following key thematic areas:
1) How is the CFO’s role changing with AI adoption
2) Navigating potential challenges when adopting AI – Current user perspective
3) The role of AI in driving strategic growth
4) Strategies for easing AI adoption skepticism among the Finance Teams
5) Data governance for AI – Challenges and best practice
6) Practical AI product tour/Demo
Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units):
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 7 CPD Units upon successfully attending the Forum
Target Audience:
CEOs, Chief Finance Officers, Finance Directors
Cost:
Charges for the Forum will be Kes. 8,000/= which will cover workshop fees, materials, and certificates of attendance.
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To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
