THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
Accountants Professional Ethics Forum
Date: 28th February 2018
Venue: Hilton Hotel- Nairobi
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Overview
An accountant working in the public or private sector must remain impartial and loyal to ethical guidelines when reviewing a company or individual’s financial records for reporting purposes. An accountant frequently encounters ethical issues regardless of the industry and must remain continually vigilant to reduce the chances of outside forces manipulating financial records, which could lead to both ethical and criminal violations.
The forum will enable participants to acquire critical thinking skills, apply professional judgement process and understand risk assessment activities applicable to accountants in line with respective regulations that govern the Profession. Delegates will also have opportunity to network and cross pollinate ideas for business and professional growth.
Objectives of the Forum
- Professional Skepticism- Applications
- Ethical Standards and ICPAK By-Laws
- Ethical Dilemmas in Accounting- Audience Participation via Panel
1.0 Target Audience:
All accountants, newly registered practicing members, newly registered members, consultants and Academia
2.0 Online Booking
Kindly note that booking for the Accountants Professional Ethics Forum is available either online at www.icpak.com/events or on the ICPAK Live – A smart phone based application that is available from google store. Delegates are urged to note that the bookings close on 27th February 2018 at 1700 hrs
3.0 Charges:
The Charges for Accountants Professional Ethics Forum which cover workshop materials, meals, and e-certificates of attendance is as provided under;
| Category | Early Bird Registration
Booked & Paid for before 23rd February 2018 |
Normal Registration
Booking & Payments or LPOs / LSOs received after 23rd February 2018 |
| Associate Members/ Students | 6,950 | 7,950 |
| Members | 7,950 | 8,950 |
| Non Members | 17,950 | 10,950 |
| International Delegates | USDs 250 | USDs 300 |
4.0 Continuous Professional Development Units
Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 7 CPD points upon successfully attending the Accountants Professional Ethics Forum
5.0 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).
6.0 Partnership Opportunities & additional information
Professional Ethics Forum attracts over 100 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Companies interested in sponsoring can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com
Further requests for Accountants Professional Ethics Forum can be channelled to us via telephone calls on +254 733 856 262/ 727 531006 or via email to emma.opiyo@icpak.com . We encourage to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for more updates
