To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
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THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
Tax Compliance and Emerging Issues Seminar – Northern Branch
Date: 7th-8th October 2026
Venue: Isiolo, TBC
Time: 09.00am-03.30pm
Overview
The Kenyan tax landscape has undergone changes over the last couple of years, with much emphasis on legislative reforms, digitalization of revenue administration, expanded compliance reviews, and an increased focus on enforcement. These changes create new opportunities while at the same time introducing their own set of compliance challenges for finance, accounting, audit, consulting, and enterprise management professionals.
With businesses operating in an increasingly dynamic regulatory environment, the need to understand tax laws, compliance obligations, emerging trends, and practical application of tax principles has never been more important. The recently assented to Finance Bill to Finance Act brings to focus new areas of compliance opportunities and challenges that professionals need to pay keen attention to. A key opportunity is the tax amnesty program, which runs till the end of 2026, a good gesture from the Kenya Revenue Authority to taxpayers.
It is against this backdrop that ICPAK has organized this workshop The workshop offers a structured platform for participants to engage with subject matter experts, discuss practical case scenarios, and enhance their learning on navigating complexity in taxes with an aim to ensure the highest level of compliance and efficiency within organizations.
Key topical areas to be discussed include:
Highlights of the Finance Act 2026, Implications for Businesses, Opportunities, and Potential Compliance Risk Areas
VAT Compliance and Practical Challenges: Key provisions of the VAT law, treatment of supplies, deduction of input tax, common mistakes leading to disputes.
Withholding Taxes-Application and Compliance: A review of the applicable rates, withholding obligations for various transactions, and record-keeping requirements.
Preparing for & Handling KRA Audits
– Mastering Tax Risk Management: Controls, Reviews & Audit Preparedness
– Responding to Tax Audits: Practical Approaches, Documentation & Defense Files
Tax Dispute Resolution Process
– From Objection of Assessment to Final Conclusion
– Key timelines to watch out for
– Common mistakes to avoid in the dispute resolution process
– Vital documents required in the process
Recent Tax Case Law and Key Lessons for Compliance
Emerging Issues in Tax and Compliance Strategies
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 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 0723 237885, or via email to Ladhan Abdi at ladhan.abdi@icpak.com with a copy to memberservices@icpak.com.
We encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.