Accounting students to get accreditation at the end of studies
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) plans to introduce a four-year practical experience requirement for students to qualify as professionals as opposed to years of practice. Read more
ICPAK STATEMENT ON THE CIVIL SERVANTS WHO WERE SUBJECTED AND CLEARED THROUGH THE JUST CONCLUDED VETTING PROCESS
ICPAK STATEMENT ON THE CIVIL SERVANTS WHO WERE SUBJECTED AND CLEARED THROUGH THE JUST CONCLUDED VETTING PROCESS Introduction The Institute commends His Excellency the President’s decision to subject procurement and accounting officers to a vetting process in order to ascertain their suitability to hold public office. Indeed, in address to the nation during the […]
AWARD OF FELLOWSHIP AND COMMENDATION 2018
In recognition of the members’ services and contributions, to the accountancy profession, the Institute has admitted the following into the College of Fellows of the Institute and to are authorized to use the designation, FCPA, while others have been awarded with certificates of commendation in recognition of the members’ services and contributions to the Institute. Readmore
H.E Mwai Kibaki’s speech, at ICPAK’s inauguration in 1978
Hon. Mwai Kibaki, the then Vice-President and Finance Minister, delivered this speech at the Institute’s inauguration at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre on November 1978. We are present here today to witness the inauguration of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya. This ceremony represents a milestone in the development of the accountancy profession […]
Role of statutory audit in financial statements
Business Daily- Thursday, November 22, 2018 20:08 In recent times the accountancy profession has come under public scrutiny with the media shinning a spotlight on auditors in particular, highlighting financial accountability challenges in both public and private organisations. Of particular interest has been the perception that auditors have a role to play in stopping the […]
New regulation now shields accountants in war against corruption
Source: Business Daily Friday, October 12, 2018 8:47 Accountants are now protected by law from retaliation by employers and clients in case they expose graft-related cases. Amendment to the Accountants Act, through Finance Act 2018, now provides a new section that protects accountants from retaliation in case they detect and inform authorities on such malpractices. […]