THE TAXATION MASTER CLASS EDITION II 2025 MANDATORY TRAINING

INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)

THE TAXATION MASTER CLASS EDITION 2 2025 (MANDATORY TRAINING)
Theme: Rethinking Taxation for Enhanced Resource Mobilization and Sustainability  
Date: 7TH – 11TH JULY 2025
Venue:  SAROVA WHITESANDS BEACH RESORT & SPA, MOMBASA 
(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration)

Overview

Globally, tax systems are undergoing periods of transition driven by key developments such as international reforms, the digitalization of economies, and increasing demands for transparency, equity, and sustainability. These developments are part of the efforts to respond to intensifying tax competition across jurisdictions and improve compliance.

In this evolving policy environment, governments are reassessing the structure and impact of tax systems to ensure they generate tangible economic benefits while maintaining fiscal sustainability. For developing countries, the ongoing reforms present both opportunities and challenges in safeguarding domestic revenue bases.

Kenya continues to undergo a challenging but pivotal fiscal period. In 2024, heightened public concern over taxation and the cost of living led to increased civic unrest and a revision of economic growth projections by the National Treasury. In addition, revenue performance has been affected by slower economic activity, compliance gaps, and financing constraints. As external funding becomes less predictable, the focus is shifting toward strengthening domestic resource mobilization and improving tax administration.

The expectations for the Finance Bill 2025 and the budget also present a timely opportunity to realign tax policy with current economic realities and support economic sustainability and recovery.

It is against this backdrop that the Taxation Masterclass, Second Edition 2025 is premised.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants will be able to benefit from the following upon successfully completing the Masterclass:

1. Understand current international tax developments and their impact on tax systems.
2. Evaluate the role and effectiveness of taxation in resource mobilization.
3. Review fiscal challenges, revenue trends, and expectations from taxation.
4. Network with experts in tax and other participants.

TOPICAL AREAS

The following topics on taxation will be explored at the Taxation Masterclass, second Edition 2025:

1. Global Tax Developments and implications for tax systems – Review of Recent case laws and common trends.
2. Analysis of the 2025/2026 Budget: Priorities and Pressures
3. Finance Bill 2025: Hits and Misses
a. Direct Taxes
b. Indirect Taxes
c. Miscellaneous provisions
4. Revenue Consequences of Tax Misreporting in Kenya
5. Trends in AI and Case for using Machine Learning to Improve Tax Audit
6. Green Tax Measures: Revenue Potential and Challenges
7. Upskilling of Accounting and Tax professionals – Future of business operating models, responsiveness and performance management
8. Impact of KRA Digital Developments on formalization and Tax Compliance
9. Dynamics of Corporate and Personal Income Tax
10. Practicality of Integrated Revenue Collection Systems for County Governments
11. Ethics in Tax Advisory and Compliance
12. Professional Career vs Personal identity/Stress Management

Target Audience:

This training is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration. It is also open to all Tax Professionals, Audit Practitioners, Senior Management of Organizations, CEOs and Boards and government officials/experts who deal with international tax or transfer pricing in Africa and wish to gain a deeper technical understanding of relevant tax matters.
All members who would wish to practice in the future are also encouraged to enroll on the course as it provides practical skills required for effective performance of their roles in taxation and tax advisory services.

Your investment:

This Master Class shall be provided at a cost of Kes. 95,000 and shall be considered as one of the mandatory trainings for purposes of issuance of practicing licence for the year 2025.

Continuous Professional Development Units:

Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 CPD points upon successfully attending each of the training sessions of the Master Class.

Online Booking:

We call on all participants to note that booking 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).

Partnership Opportunities
The training presents a perfect opportunity for organizations to showcase their products & services to a target group with high purchasing powers, both on personal and corporate levels. You will also have a unique opportunity for brand positioning and communication that will enjoy optimal visibility. Armed with significant purchasing power and decision-making authority, the audience are a key target group for businesses. For more information or inquiries please email raphael.nguli@icpak.com.

Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074 100,  or via email  to marketing@icpak.com.

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