ANNUAL INTERNAL AUDIT CONFERENCE

INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA

(established under cap 531 of the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)

ANNUAL INTERNAL AUDIT CONFERENCE

Theme: Internal Audit – Understanding the Old to Prepare for the New

Venue: Travellers Beach Hotel & Club, Mombasa

Date: 15^th – 17^th August 2018

1. Preview

Innovation and disruptive changes are becoming the new normal in most organizations. The third and fourth industrial revolution are challenging governments and organisations to keep pace with the exponential growth in technological innovations and fast-evolving external framework. This obviously calls for an adaptation of the Internal Audit profession to the new normal; to adapt, transform and proactively seek opportunities to support the transformation. Internal auditors also need to outline those strategies, tools and approaches deemed most effective for the delivery of value-added results and assurance.

At this conference, participants will look at several changes, actual and potential, that are currently affecting the profession, whilst taking stock of key considerations for implementation. The sessions will raise awareness amongst the industry, delve into timely issues impacting the profession, its effect on performance and provide a pointer of the latest advancements in the field.

Thematic Areas:

1. Cyber Resilience – Building a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Plan
2. Achieving Greater Efficiencies and Performance in Internal Audit through Data Analytics
3. Regulatory and Market Trends Influencing Risk Culture
4. Strategic Governance of Risk
5. Enlarging your Leadership Influence
6. The Auditor’s Critical Role in Fraud Detection & Prevention; A Focus on Emerging Scandals in Kenya
7. Realizing Change in the Public Sector – Internal Audit Support
8. Audit Agility; Beyond the Norm

2.  Target Audience

Accountants, Internal Auditors, Audit Directors, Board Audit Committee and Board Members, Chief Finance Officers, Compliance Officers and Financial Consultants, Risk Managers, Forensic Investigators, Academia

3.  Financial Commitment

4.  CPD Credit: 20 Hours.

5.  Accommodation

The Institute has partnered with the following hotels for accommodation during the Annual Internal Audit Conference.  Delegates are     urged to directly contact the hotels and make their accommodation reservation in good time; 

***Should you need any assistance kindly refer to the event coordinator on molly.mwangi@icpak.com

6.  National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement for Kenyan Delegates

The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Kenyan 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).

7.  Sponsorships, Partnership Opportunities & Additional Information

This seminar presents a unique opportunity for brand positioning and communication that will enjoy optimal visibility before potential targeted customers. Armed with significant purchasing power and decision-making authority, the audience are a key target group for businesses. Sponsorship opportunities range from item sponsorships, exhibitions, advertising and sub-event sponsorship within the major events. Those interested in sponsoring the event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com

Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074100/129 or via email to memberservices@icpak.com or molly.mwangi@icpak.com

We encourage members to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for updates.

WELCOME