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 Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
THE FINANCIAL REPORTING WEEK 2026 EDITION 2 (MANDATORY TRAINING)
Theme: “Enhancing Transparency, Sustainability, and Accountability through High Quality Financial Reporting
Date: 7th -11th September 2026
Venue: Virtual DeliveryÂ
(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration)
OVERVIEW
Financial reporting remains a critical pillar for transparency, accountability, governance, and informed decision making within organizations, capital markets, and the broader economy. High quality financial reporting enhances stakeholder confidence, supports effective stewardship of resources, strengthens investor trust, and promotes sound organizational and economic decision making. As the business and regulatory environment continues to evolve, the demand for reliable, relevant, and decision-making useful financial information has become increasingly important.
Recent developments in financial reporting, including new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) such as IFRS 18, together with the growing adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2), are reshaping the reporting landscape globally. In addition, increasing stakeholder expectations around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures continue to expand the scope of corporate reporting beyond traditional financial statements.
At the same time, technological advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital reporting tools are transforming how financial information is prepared, analyzed, presented, and communicated. These developments require finance professionals to continuously strengthen their technical competence, exercise sound professional judgment, and embrace innovative approaches to reporting and disclosure.
Despite notable progress in reporting practices, organizations continue to experience challenges in the application of key reporting standards and disclosure requirements, particularly in areas such as revenue recognition, financial instruments, leases, consolidation, taxation, employee benefits, and sustainability related reporting. Insights from regulatory reviews and the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards 2025 continue to highlight both significant improvements and recurring gaps in compliance, disclosure quality, transparency, consistency, and application of standards.
The evolving role of accountants and finance professionals now extends beyond compliance focused reporting to include broader responsibilities in governance, sustainability reporting, business reporting, performance analysis, stakeholder communication, and strategic decision support. This transformation requires professionals to remain responsive to emerging reporting developments while maintaining integrity, accountability, and public trust.
In response to these evolving demands, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has organized the Annual Financial Reporting Conference to provide a comprehensive platform for finance professionals to strengthen technical expertise, gain practical insights into emerging reporting developments, and enhance the quality and integrity of financial reporting practices.
The conference will bring together standard setters, regulators, industry experts, preparers of financial statements, auditors, and finance practitioners to facilitate technical learning, peer engagement, practical discussions, and knowledge sharing aimed at advancing transparency, sustainability, accountability, and best practice in financial reporting.
Key topics to be covered
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Board Members, Private and Public Sector Accountants, Chief Finance Officers, Finance Directors and Managers, Corporate reporting Experts, Transaction Advisors, Pension Scheme Administrators, Fund Managers, Engagement Partners and Key Audit staff, Banking, Extractive and SMEs sector accountants, Auditors, Practitioners, Heads of Internal Audit and Assurance functions, Professionals working in County Governments, Anyone interested in gaining a practical overview of Sustainability Reporting, Audit Committee Members.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:
| Category | Charges Physical | Virtual |
| Associate Members | Kes 54,000 per Delegate | Kes. 25,000 |
| Full Members | Kes. 59,000 per Delegate | Kes. 25,000 |
| Non-Member | Kes. 64,000 per Delegate | Kes. 25,000 |
**Charges will cater for daytime meals, conference giveaways, learning materials, and certificates of attendance.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS:
Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 CPD points upon successfully attending the event.
ONLINE BOOKING:
We call on all participants to note that booking 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 , you can also reach us through marketing@icpak.com
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)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Financial reporting week attracts over 400 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring this event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com. Other requests for information can be channeled to us via telephone on +254 0719 074 100.
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.
