FiRe Award composite ticket cost (virtual attendance for both)

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December 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

| Ksh 7000

Overview

The 20th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award was launched on the 4th October 2022, inviting reporting entities to prepare and submit their Annual Financial Reports for assessment for this year’s FiRe Award.

The Retirements Benefits Authority (RBA) who joined as a new promoter last year will partner will other promoters of the Award, The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB), Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Plc and Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to host this year’s event. Following RBA’s move to join the FiRe Award, all registered Retirement Benefits Schemes can now participate by submitting their latest financial statements for evaluation and award in the ‘Pension Schemes Category.’

The theme of this year’s award is “Promoting Financial Reporting Excellence In Uncertain Global Economy”. FiRe Award is considered an indispensable event for improving entities’ compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) reporting framework for transparency and accountability. The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by entities has boosted business efficiencies, enhanced comparability and better communication with stakeholders.

It is also important to note that IPSAS and IFRS adoption has largely been positive in reducing investment risks and attracting capital. Disclosure of financial information has also helped in fostering financial prudence and public participation in financial management. This has indeed contributed to the enhancement of accountability and transparency of public funds.

Further, COVID-19 still poses risks to regulated entities since sustained disruption leads to sustained erosion of incomes. However, despite the threat posed by COVID 19, capital markets have remained resilient, the economy remains optimistic that the projected economic growth will support a steady recovery of the market.

This is notable while being cognizant of the fact that the pandemic has significantly changed how financial reporting is done. Over the years, the focus has been on the requirements of the standards. This year, the focus is on the practical challenges of applying the Accounting Standards after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The heightened turmoil in global financial markets, precipitated by geo-political events calls for a sound reporting and disclosure framework. This will ensure that investment decisions are based on accurate and timely information and enhance confidence in the capital markets while also lowering barriers to access to capital for issuers.

The participation of the pension sector is also aimed at upscaling the financial reporting of registered retirement benefits schemes. This will help to strengthen the regulator’s regulatory role and enhance financial disclosure by Retirement Benefit Schemes which control over Kshs.1.2 trillion worth of assets.

Some of the issues expected to be addressed by the entities to be evaluated in this year’s Award include risk disclosures, classification of expenses, and clearly distinguish financial statements from other information contained in the annual report and financial statements.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE FIRE AWARD

The Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award is the most prestigious and coveted Award in East Africa for financial reporting. The Award is presented annually, during a colourful, gala evening hosted by the joint promoters – the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB), Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

For the last sixteen (20) years, the FiRe Award has been recognized and awarded the best reporting entities in East Africa. The Award aims to promote integrated reporting by enhancing accountability, transparency, and integrity in compliance with appropriate financial reporting frameworks and other disclosures on governance, social and environmental reporting by private, public and other entities domiciled in East Africa.

PROPOSED TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION DURING THE CONFERENCE

The focus this year will be on financial reporting for resilience of economies in the East African region.  This will be done in addition to assessing the the effects of Covid-19 and other global trends which will inform accounting treatment.

Specifically, the following topics will be discussed:

  • Governance,
  • environmental and social reporting,
  • Gaps on compliance with applicable Accounting Standards and frameworks
  • Overall presentation of Annual Reports and Financial Statements based on the FiRe Award 2022 evaluation
  • Integrated reporting

THE PROMOTERS

PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (PSASB): The Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) was established under sections 192 to 195 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act 2012. The Board is mandated to provide frameworks and set generally accepted accounting standards for the development and management of accounting and financial systems and internal audit procedures by state organs and public entities as spelt out under Section 194 of the PFM Act.

ICPAK: The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is a statutory body that regulates the profession of accountancy in Kenya. The Institute has achieved recognition as a professional body for its contribution in finance and accounting education, governance, professional development, maintenance of high accounting, auditing and ethical standards. As a professional body concerned with protection of public interest, ICPAK is one of the most active thought leaders in governance and economic matters in the country and the region.

NSE: The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is the principal securities exchange of Kenya. Besides equity securities, the NSE offers a platform for the issuance and trading of debt securities. The NSE is a member of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA). It is an affiliate member of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), an associate member of the Association of Futures Markets (AFM) and a partner Exchange in the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative (SSE).

CMA: The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) was set up in 1989 as a statutory agency under the Capital Markets Act Cap 485A. It is charged with the prime responsibility of both regulating and developing an orderly, fair and efficient capital market in Kenya with the view to promoting market integrity and investor confidence. The regulatory functions of the Authority as provided by the Act and the regulations include; Licensing and supervising all the capital market intermediaries; Ensuring compliance with the legal and regulatory framework by all market participants; Regulating public offers of securities, such as equities and bonds & the issuance of other capital market products such as collective investment schemes; Promoting market development through research on new products and services; reviewing the legal framework to respond to market dynamics; promoting investor education and public awareness; and protecting investors’ interest.

Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA): The authority was established under the Retirement Benefits Act and is mandated to: regulate and supervise the establishment and management of retirement benefits schemes; protect the interests of members and sponsors of retirement benefits sector; promote the development of the retirement benefits sector; Advise the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury on the national policy to be followed with regard to retirement benefits industry and implement all government policies relating to the retirement benefits industry.

CPDs

Delegates will receive 3.5 hours for attending the sessions virtually, and 7 hours for the full day attendance of the Conference.

CHARGES

Conference

Physical attendance – Kes 10,000

Virtual attendance only– Kes 4,500

Award Ceremony attendance

  • Virtual attendance – 4,500
  • Physical attendance – Kes 9,000

Composite attendance

  • Virtual attendance – Kes 7,000
  • Physical attendance – Kes 17,000

Visit our website for more information: http://www.fireaward.org

 

Details

Date:
December 16, 2022
Time:
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost:
Ksh 7000
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ICPAK

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CPD Hours
7
Associates Member Cost
Ksh 7,000
Full Member Cost
Ksh 7,000
Non Member Cost
Ksh 7,000
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