THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
FINANCIAL REPORTING WORKSHOP (Suspended)
Theme: “Financial reporting for economic prosperity”
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Nairobi
Date: (Postponed)
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
1.0 Overview:
The need for high-quality and reliable financial reports cannot be over-emphasized. Financial reporting is still subject to many changes. These affect regulations and annual reports and other publications. This year the workshop deals with important issues such as: communication through the financial statements, accounting standards, intangibles, integrated reporting, and auditing.
This workshop brings together a series of high-profile speakers to discuss these developments and their effect on the future of financial reporting. The workshop provides a forum for both practitioners and academics to hear and engage in the debate with the following well-informed speakers.
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to have a good working knowledge of the specific IFRS standards handled so as to know which principles are relevant and important to their specific organization, ministry, department or agency. Audit practitioners will also benefit immensely enriching their knowledge on the specific areas of IFRSs and IPSAs among other reporting procedures and issues. Further the training affords an opportunity for networking and peer engagement.
In addition, active participation by all participants through a combination different approaches will be included. This will entail direct instruction, analysis and evaluation of practical case studies, examples and exercises to illustrate application of the standards as well as current and future developments.
The two-day sessions will also capture a review of current status of IPSAS adoption, which our specialist facilitators will provide guidance on the roadmap to transitioning to the accrual basis.
The Financial Reporting Workshop will focus on the following areas:
- IFRS 16 – Leases
- Financial Reporting best practice: A focus on shortcomings in financial statements disclosures and reporting.
- IPSAS 39 / IAS 19 – Employee Benefits
- IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
- Statutory Audit Procedures on Expected Credit Loss Provisioning Under IFRS 9
- IFRS 14 – Regulatory Deferral Accounts
2.0 Target Audience:
Private and Public Sector Accountants, Chief Finance Officers, Finance Directors and Managers, IFRS Experts, Transaction Advisors, Pension Scheme Administrators, Fund Managers, Engagement Partners and Key Audit staff, Banking, Extractive and SMEs sector accountants, Auditors, Practitioners, Heads of Internal Audit, Professionals working in County Governments and private sectors, Academia, Financial Reporting Consultants
3.0 Financial Commitment
The workshop charges :
| Category | Normal Registration Booking & Payments or LPOs / LSOs |
| Associate Members | 11,000 |
| Members | 15,000 |
| Non-Members | 25,000 |
| International Delegates | USD 350 |
4.0 Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units)
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 CPD Units upon successfully attending all workshop sessions
5.0 Special Needs
If you have special dietary or religious requirements, or should you need any particular assistance kindly refer to the event coordinator on fredrick.Otwori@Ipcak.com
6.0 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).
7.0 Sponsorship’s, Partnership Opportunities & Additional Information
This workshop 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 sponsorship’s, exhibitions, advertising and sub-event sponsorship within the major event
The workshop intends to attract over 100 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. 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 +254 733 856 262/ 109 074100 or via email to memberservices@icpak.com or fredrick.Otwori@Ipcak.com . We encourage members to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for updates.
