ICPAK in the News

Jan
03

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

By Valerie Alusa | ICPAK in the News
Nov
27

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 […]

Nov
27

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. […]

Nov
26
Nov
22

ICPAK Raises alarm over county taxes

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) has cast doubt on the success of the government’s Big Four agenda saying this may just be a “dream” if counties continue to depend on revenue allocations from the government. ICPAK deputy Chairman Denish Osodo, said most devolved units are still reliant on the allocations from the National […]

Nov
21
Oct
18

AMENDMENTS TO THE ACCOUNTANTS ACT HERALDS A NEW DAWN FOR ACCOUNTANTS IN KENYA

The Finance Act 2018 introduced significant amendments to the Accountants Act No 15 of 2008. These amendments are aimed at strengthening the profession as well help the government in the fight against graft.  The Act now clearly distinguishes who an Accountant is by classifying them into the following categories. Trainee Accountants, Associate Accountants and Certified […]

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By Valerie Alusa | E-connect . General . ICPAK in the News . ICPAK TV
Sep
26

ICPAK warns of tough times ahead

Taxation measures contained in the Finance Act 2018 are set to increase the cost of doing business and living in the country. According to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya Chairman Julius Mwatu the government ought to renegotiate its loans to seek longer service periods to ease the burden of exerted on the Kenyan […]



About ICPAK

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mandated to protect and uphold public interest
as well as develop and regulate the accountancy profession in Kenya.

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P.O BOX 59963-00200,
CPA Center, Ruaraka, Thika road.
Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone Line (Main) : +254 719 074 000
Mobile: +254 719 074 000
Email: icpak@icpak.com

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