To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
ANNUAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTANTS CONFERENCE 2026
Theme: Transforming Public Sector Financial Reporting Management Through Innovation, Accountability, and Sustainable Governance
Date: 26th – 30th October 2026
Time: 09.00am-03.30pm
Venue: Pride Inn Paradise Beach Hotel, Mombasa
OVERVIEW
Public sector accounting remains a cornerstone of sound governance, prudent financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability in the management of public resources. Public sector accountants play a critical role in supporting policy implementation, enhancing fiscal discipline, strengthening internal controls, improving service delivery, and promoting effective utilization of public funds within national and county governments, state corporations, and other public institutions.
As governments and public institutions continue to operate within an increasingly complex economic, technological, regulatory, and social environment, the expectations placed on public finance professionals continue to expand significantly. Today’s public sector accountants are expected not only to ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements, but also to provide strategic insights that support sustainable development, institutional resilience, public trust, and effective decision making.
The public financial management landscape is undergoing rapid transformation driven by digitalization, public sector reforms, evolving International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), increasing citizen expectations for transparency and service delivery, fiscal pressures, climate related financial obligations, sustainability and ESG considerations, and growing demand for value for money in public expenditure. Governments are increasingly adopting technology enabled financial systems, strengthening performance-based budgeting approaches, enhancing reporting frameworks, and implementing reforms aimed at improving accountability and operational efficiency.
At the same time, the sector continues to face persistent and emerging challenges including delayed financial reporting, audit queries, weak internal controls, public debt pressures, fraud risks, cyber threats, capacity constraints, governance concerns, and increasing complexity in public private partnerships and sustainability related reporting obligations. These developments require public sector accountants to continuously strengthen their technical competence, digital readiness, ethical leadership, strategic thinking, and adaptability to emerging public finance trends.
The evolving role of public sector accountants therefore extends beyond traditional compliance focused responsibilities to include broader functions in governance, institutional transformation, risk oversight, financial analysis, sustainability reporting, performance management, internal assurance, and strategic public financial management.
The Annual Public Sector Accountants Conference provides an important platform for public finance professionals, regulators, policy makers, development partners, and stakeholders to engage on emerging issues affecting public sector accounting, governance, and financial management. The conference seeks to facilitate technical learning, professional development, peer engagement, collaborative discussions, and practical knowledge sharing on innovative approaches to strengthening accountability, transparency, institutional resilience, and service delivery within the public sector.
In line with its mandate to develop and support the accountancy profession and promote high standards of professional competence, governance, accountability, and ethical practice, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has organized this conference to equip public sector professionals with practical insights, emerging knowledge, and strategic perspectives necessary for effective public financial management and sustainable institutional performance
The conference will cover the following key thematic areas:
TARGET AUDIENCE
Public Sector Accountants, Accountants in parastatals and State Corporations, external auditors, public sector internal auditors, IPSAS Board personnel, Academia, Accounting and Finance consultants; Employees and associates of Audit firms especially those auditing on behalf of the Auditor General, Audit practitioners, Members of Audit Committees at National & County levels, Members of PAC and PIC, Members of Finance and Budgeting Committees at National & County level, CEO’s, Departmental and Section Heads of Finance, among others
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (CPD UNITS)
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 20 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the Conference.
CONFERENCE CHARGES:
| Details | Amount |
| Associate Members | KShs 54,000 per Delegate |
| Full Members | KShs. 59,000 per Delegate |
| Non-Member | KShs. 64,000 per Delegate |
| Accommodation** | Delegates are advised to make own accommodation arrangements |
Note: Conference charges cater for training fee, training materials, certificate and meals during the event.
ONLINE BOOKING:
We call on all participants to note that booking is available only online at www.icpak.com/events and will close two hours before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for training sessions is MANDATORY.  This is available either online at www.icpak.com/events , you can also reach us through marketing@icpak.com
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)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Conference attracts over 400 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring this event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com. Other requests for information can be channeled to us via telephone on +254 0719 074 100/129.
Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on, +254 719 074 100 /221, or via email  to marketing@icpak.com.
We encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
