Rotich allays fears over huge national debt
National Treasury Cabinet secretary Henry Rotich has allayed fears over the growing public debt, saying the level is sustainable. While speaking at the23rd economic symposium of the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK),
Rotich dismisses fears Kenya will not honour debt
National Treasury secretary Henry Rotich on Wednesday said the debt, which has hit 52 per cent of GDP is sustainable over the next 30 years. “We have done a debt sustainability analysis, looking at it (debt)
Accountants body backs KRA on levy collection
The accounting professionals body has backed Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) stand that stockbrokers are obligated to collect capital gains tax (CGT) on sale and transfer of shares. Institute of
Stricter Rules curb malpractice Accountancy
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) yesterday weighed in on the row pitting the tax collector against stockbrokers regarding responsibility to collect the levy that became
Unethical auditors face Sh5 million fine
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ( ICPAK) warns that auditors will be disciplined by an independent tribunal to be formed comprising of a high court judge and legal
Cook books at own risk, accountants told
An accountants’ professional body is proposing tough rules to tame rogue auditors and regulate bookkeepers. In a bid to weed out errant practitioners, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
ICPAK calls for good implementation strategy
Accountants are calling on the government to develop a good implementation strategy of the capital Gains Tax to prevent a slump in the property market, money market and other
ICPAK seeks tribunal to discipline errant members
The accountants’ lobby is also pushing for stiffer penalties for offences in the book-keeping and audit professions. These include minimum fines of Sh5 million for individuals and five per cent of