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)
THE INTERNAL AUDIT, RISK, AND FORENSIC CONFERENCE 2025
Theme: From Controls to Intelligence: Redefining Integrity through Risk and Forensic Insight
Date: 30th November – 4th December 2026
Venue: Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Time: 09.00am–03.30pm
OVERVIEW
Organizations today operate in environments defined by speed, complexity, and interconnected systems. Decisions are increasingly driven by digital platforms, automated processes, and real-time data flows. While governance frameworks and internal controls remain essential, recent experiences across sectors have demonstrated that traditional control-based assurance models, on their own, are no longer sufficient to detect emerging risks or prevent organizational failure.
Modern risk exposure has evolved into sophisticated threats including cyber-enabled fraud, insider manipulation, data integrity risks, money laundering schemes, weak governance oversight, and ethical blind spots embedded within organizational culture. These risks often materialize subtly, amplified by technology, fragmented accountability, and delayed responses. Assurance functions must therefore move beyond static checklists and adopt intelligence-driven approaches that anticipate, detect, and respond to risk in real time.
Internal audit functions are increasingly expected to act as strategic partners to Boards and senior management, providing forward-looking assurance and insight rather than retrospective reviews. This evolution requires stronger integration of risk intelligence, data analytics, forensic methodologies, and governance oversight. Forensic accounting, once viewed primarily as a reactive investigative tool, is now a critical component of proactive risk management, supporting early detection of irregularities and strengthening accountability mechanisms.
At the same time, organizations face heightened regulatory scrutiny, growing public expectations for transparency, and increasing pressure to demonstrate ethical leadership. Whistleblowing systems, audit trails, anti-money laundering controls, and ethical culture are no longer optional safeguards but essential pillars of institutional credibility. Professionals charged with safeguarding these systems must therefore possess not only technical competence, but also judgment, resilience, and the ability to navigate complex risk landscapes.
Against this backdrop, the Internal Audit, Risk, and Forensic Conference provides a strategic forum for practitioners, regulators, and organizational leaders to examine how assurance functions can evolve from control-focused compliance roles into intelligence-led enablers of integrity and trust. Through expert insights, practical case studies, and cross-sector dialogue, the conference will explore how risk intelligence and forensic insight can be leveraged to strengthen accountability, protect value, and enhance organizational resilience in an increasingly uncertain environment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This program is divided into the following modules covering various aspects.
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Internal Audit in a Rapidly Evolving Environment
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| Audit Technology and Intelligent Risk Detection
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| Audit Trails and Transaction Monitoring for Accountability
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Risk-Based Auditing and Internal Control Frameworks
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| Governance Structures and Oversight of Risk
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| Forensic Accounting and Financial Statement Fraud
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Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Risks
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| Corporate Scandals and Assurance Failures
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| Whistleblowing Frameworks and Ethical Accountability
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Ethical Culture, Behaviour, and Fraud Risk
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| Professional Resilience and Well-being in Assurance Roles
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 CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 Structured CPD points upon successfully attending the Internal Audit, Risk, and Forensic Conference.
TARGET AUDIENCEÂ
The Conference is open to all Accountant Professionals, Audit Practitioners, Senior Management, Risk Professionals, CEOs, and Boards.
CONFERENCE CHARGES:
| Details | Amount |
| Associate Members | KShs 54,000 per Delegate |
| Full Members | KShs. 59,000 per Delegate |
| Non-Member | KShs. 64,000 per Delegate |
| Accommodation** | Delegates are advised to make own accommodation arrangements |
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY (NITA) REIMBURSEMENT
The Institute is registered as a trainer with the 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 Internal Audit, Risk and Forensic Conference attracts over 300 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 +254 719 074 100.
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.
