THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
ANNUAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTANTS CONFERENCE
Theme: accountants as drivers of productivity in a changing environment
Venue: Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort Spa, Mombasa
Date: 23rd to 25th September 2020
Introduction:
The public sector is facing a multitude of challenges globally, from budgetary pressures and revenue limitations to intense scrutiny of public finances, all at the same time as rapidly increasing demand for high-quality public services. Around the world, common issues have emerged with many countries facing increasingly less citizens carrying the financial burden created by our societies from increased spending needs.
The global accountancy profession, with its public interest mandate has a critical role to play in helping to address these challenges by ensuring transparency and accountability in financial management. Trust and reliability over information for accountable decision making is paramount.
The public sector requires crucial elements to aid development of robust accounting standards, required for generation of the right and complete information prepared on an accrual basis and appropriate presentation. The Annual Public Sector Accountants Conference will focus on the following topics:
- Financing Devolution: Business resourcing beyond the resource allocation impasse
- Public sector audits during and Post Covid-19: Emerging accountability issues
- Rethinking Productivity: Essentials for remote working and effective employee performance
- Accelerating benefits of accrual information in the public sector: How versatile is IFMIS to support?
- Changing roles of finance professionals and the future of corporate finance
- Impact of COVID-19 on Public Sector Financial Reporting
- Ethics – When Absolute Right and Wrong Don’t Apply
- Stimulating the economy in uncertain times: The path to economic recovery and national rebuilding
Target:
Public Sector Accountants, Accountants in parastatals, external auditors, public sector internal auditors, IPSAS Board personnel, Academia, Accounting consultants; Audit firms especially those auditing on behalf of the auditor General, Audit practitioners, Members of Audit Committees National & County levels, Members of PAC and PIC National & County level, CEO’s, Departmental sectors, Heads of Finance among others.
Financial Investment:
| Category | Charges per Delegate |
| Associate Members | Ksh. 45,000 |
| Members/ACCA Members | Ksh.55,000 |
| Non-Members | Ksh. 60,000 |
**the cost caters for training fee| training materials, certificate and meals during the conference
Note: Delegates are required to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Members of ICPAK and those from other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 CPD units upon successfully attending all Seminar sessions.
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).
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
This event presents a perfect opportunity for organizations to showcase their products and services to a target group with high purchasing power, both on personal and corporate levels. The event further presents a unique opportunity for brand positioning and communication for optimal visibility. Armed with significant purchasing power and decision-making authority, the audience are a key target group for businesses. Sponsorship/partnership opportunities range from cocktail, gala, media sponsorships, exhibitions and advertising. For more information or enquiries please email raphael.nguli@icpak.com
Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074000/311 or via email to: brenda.imali@icpak.com with a copy to molly.mwangi@icpak.com
We encourage members to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for updates.
