To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
Audit Managers & Supervisors Seminar 2026 (Mandatory Training)
Date: 16th -17th September 2026
Time: 9.00am-3.30pm
Delivery Mode: Virtual
Theme: Enhancing Audit Quality, Professional Judgment, and Regulatory Compliance in a Changing Business Environment
(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration)
Overview
As expectations from stakeholders continue to increase, new regulations, technology, and business risks continue shaping the auditing profession. It is, therefore, the responsibility of audit managers and supervisors to ensure that audits are planned, performed, and supervised according to both professional standards and regulations.
With recent developments in financial reporting, quality management, sustainability reporting, data analytics, and corporate governance, audit engagements have become increasingly complicated. Firms are, thus, expected to improve their audit quality, be more skeptical about their findings, and adopt proper quality management systems.
The Audit Managers & Supervisors Seminar is structured as an obligatory training program designed to develop the skills and knowledge of audit practitioners that are essential in managing audit engagements efficiently. The seminar will offer a forum where the participants can discuss recent trends in audit practice, share their experience, and find ways to cope with emerging risks and quality issues.
Delegates will learn about the application of the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM), ethical considerations, regulatory requirements, and best practices in supervision of audit engagements in the ever-changing business world.
Objectives
The aim of the seminar is to:
Key Topics
| DAY | MODULE | TOPICS |
| DAY 1 | A.  Audit Quality Management and Regulatory Expectations | ·        Application of ISQM 1 and ISQM 2 standards.
·        Analysis of underlying causes of audit deficiencies. ·        Quality control monitoring and improvement processes. ·        Implications from regulatory inspections for practitioners. ·        Improvement of firm-wide quality management system. |
| B.  Effective Audit Planning, Supervision, and Review
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·        Risk-based audit planning techniques.
·        Supervisory responsibilities throughout the audit lifecycle ·        Documentation and review requirements. ·        Coaching and mentoring audit teams. ·        Managing audit timelines and engagement budgets.
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| C.  Professional Ethics and Independence | ·        Applying the IESBA Code of Ethics.
·        Dealing with threats to independence and safeguarding. ·        Professional skepticism and professional judgement. ·        Ethical challenges in audit engagements. ·        Addressing conflicts of interest and non-compliance issues. |
Target Audience
This workshop will be useful to all professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the profession
Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units):
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 10 CPD Units upon successfully attending the session.
Cost:
Charges for the training will be Kes 10,000/= which will cover workshop fees, materials, and e-certificates of attendance.
Online Booking:
We call on Seminar participants to note that booking for is available only online at www.icpak.com/events and will close two hours before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for training sessions is mandatory.  This is available either online at www.icpak.com/events  or on the ICPAK Live – A smart phone-based application that is available from google store.
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement:
The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke).
Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074 100, or via email to marketing@icpak.com.
We encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
