Tax Compliance and Emerging Issues (mandatory training) South Rift Branch

THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)

Tax Compliance and Emerging Issues (mandatory training) South Rift Branch
Theme: Strengthening Tax Compliance and Navigating Emerging Tax Risks in a Dynamic Regulatory Environment
Date: 5th -6th March 2026
Time: 09.00am -3.30pm
Venue: Kericho-Sahara Gardens

Overview

Tax compliance remains integral to the effective use of taxation and supports economic growth. In the current dynamic environment, where taxation frameworks continue to shift due to an influx of amendments and policy changes worldwide, taxpayers and other stakeholders must adapt and comply with these frameworks. This increases the taxpayer’s reliance on effective tax compliance frameworks, given the KRA’s use of technology.

This training program is designed to ensure participants have the knowledge needed to stay up to date with the latest changes in tax compliance and emerging tax issues that may affect businesses and professionals in Kenya. The program will emphasize the application of the law, the latest developments in policies and legislative frameworks, and the tax compliance issues that arise in practice.

The training shall also address current topics in taxation arising from the digitalization of the economy, the use of electronic systems for tax administration, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing audits, and court interpretation of tax laws, among others. Delegates shall be enlightened on how these current topics affect tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolution. In this training, topics on global taxation reforms and their application in Kenya shall be considered.

Organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), the training seeks to improve the technical expertise of accounting and finance professionals, tax practitioners, and business managers. During the training, participants will gain essential expertise to improve compliance and reduce the risk of penalties and interest charges, while being prepared to address emerging tax risks. The training will be highly useful for professionals who work in tax advisory, finance, auditing, and compliance in the public and private sectors.

The following are topics to be discussed during the training:

• Overview of the Current Tax Compliance Framework in Kenya
  Key compliance obligations under major tax heads, statutory timelines, documentation requirements, and the role of self-assessment.
• Recent and Emerging Tax Legislative and Policy Developments
  Analysis of recent Finance Acts, tax amendments, and policy shifts, including their practical implications for taxpayers.
• Technology and Tax Compliance
  Use of iTax and other digital platforms, electronic invoicing, data matching, and the impact of technology on audits and compliance monitoring.
• Tax Audits, Investigations, and Enforcement Trends
  Risk-based audits, common audit triggers, managing KRA engagements, and responding effectively to assessments and notices.
• Emerging Issues in International Taxation and Transfer Pricing
  Transfer Pricing Compliance, related party transactions, cross-border tax risks, and alignment with global tax initiatives.
• Managing Tax Disputes and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  Objections, appeals, dispute resolution mechanisms, and recent jurisprudence shaping tax interpretation.
• Tax Risk Management and Governance
  Strengthening internal controls, tax governance frameworks, and best practices for sustainable tax compliance.

Target Audience:

This workshop will be useful to all professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the profession.

Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD UNITS):
Members of ICPAK and those from reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the seminar.

Financial Commitment:
The workshop charges are Kes. 10,000. Charges will cater for the seminar  fees, learning materials, and e-certificates of attendance.

Online Booking:
Registration: Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the seminar is mandatory on https://www.icpak.com/event-registration/Online Booking We call on workshop participants to note that booking is available only online at www.icpak.com and will close one day before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the training is mandatory.

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).

Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on, +254 0787336511,  or via email to Patrick Kipkurui    at patrick.kipkurui@icpak.com with a copy to memberservices@icpak.com

We encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.