THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
Fundamentals of Report Writing and Analytics for Professionals – Recording
Theme: – Enhancing Data-Driven Decision Making
Date: 9th June 2023
Time: 4pm-6pm
Venue: Online
Overview
A report is a testimonial account of some happening that is purely based on observation and analysis. A report gives detailed insights and explanation to any circumstance thereby playing a crucial role in today’s corporate world by aiding informed management decisions, resource planning and solving complex business issues that may arise in day to operations. Considering the weight that reports carry, it is very important for professionals in all fields to perfect the skill of report writing and analytics. These skills involve gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to draw conclusions and make informed decisions. A good reporting process is cyclical and ensures that feedback and decision making occurs seamlessly and takes into consideration the reporting principles such as transparency and inclusiveness to ensure that both the writer and the report user share a common understanding of the underpinnings in the report.
The current global adoption of technology in various business processes has hastened the adoption of analytical skills in reporting therefore making analytical reporting a vital part of business intelligence. This adoption of analytical skills makes the decision-making process to not only be logical but also adjust business strategies anchored on data driven insights from reports geared to provide recondensation’s and findings based on historical data and statistics that provides predictive analysis. Effective report writing and analytics require a strong understanding of data analysis techniques, statistical methods, and data visualization tools. It also requires excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex concepts and findings to a non-technical audience. It is on this backdrop that ICPAK has organized this important webinar to ensure the modern professional in today’s data-driven world is well sharpened in reporting and analytics fundamentals.
The topics below will drive the discussion during the webinar session.
- Analytical skills and tools for professional reports
- Process of report development
- Key elements of a report; process and principles
- Essentials of an effective report
- Types of reports and reporting styles
- Report presentation tips
- Way forward; future of reporting
Target Audience
This webinar will be useful to all professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the profession
Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units):
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 2 CPD Units upon successfully attending each of the sessions.
Cost:
Charges for the training will be Kes 1,000/= which will cover workshop fees, materials, and e-certificates of attendance.
Online Booking:
We call on Seminar participants to note that booking for 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 or on the ICPAK Live – A smart phone-based application that is available from google store.
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)
