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SUMMARY:Risk Management\, Data Analytics Seminar and Compliance - South Rift Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nRisk Management\, Data Analytics Seminar and Compliance – South Rift Branch\nDate: 27th -28th August 2026\nTime: 09.00am -3.30pm\nVenue: The Willis Hotel\, Bomet \nOverview \nThe business environment today continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. This is mainly driven by rapid technological advancement\, increasing regulatory requirements\, digital transformation and heightened stakeholder expectations. As a result\, many organizations are increasingly operating in an environment characterized by complex risks\, growing volumes of data\, cybersecurity threats\, fraud risks and an ever-demanding compliance environment. \nAgainst this backdrop\, professional accountants are expected to move beyond their traditional financial reporting roles to become strategic business advisors. They are increasingly relied upon to support enterprise risk management by leveraging data analytics to generate actionable insights. Moreover\, they have also been entrusted with the role of strengthening governance and internal controls and ensuring compliance with evolving legal\, regulatory and professional requirements for their organizations. \nFurthermore\, advances in artificial intelligence\, automation and business intelligence tools are transforming how organizations collect\, analyze and utilize data. These technologies present significant opportunities for improving decision-making\, risk management\, fraud detection and operational efficiency. However\, they also introduce new governance\, ethical and compliance challenges that require new competencies. \nTo remain relevant and create value\, professional accountants must develop the skills required to manage emerging risks\, harness data analytics and foster a culture of compliance within their organizations. \nThis workshop is therefore designed to enhance participants’ knowledge and practical skills in enterprise risk management\, data analytics\, and compliance. It will expose participants to leading practices\, emerging technologies and practical tools that can be applied to strengthen governance\, improve organizational performance and support informed decision-making. \nThe following are topics to be discussed during the training: \n\nThe fundamental Organizational Risks \nAn overview of the ERM\, strategic & operational risk\, financial and cyber risks\, governance risks and climate & ESG risks.\nRisk Assessment and Internal Controls  \nDiscussion of risk identification and assessment\, internal controls frameworks\, fraud risk management and risk reporting.\nData Analytics\nDiscussion and practical presentations on the introduction of data analytics\, data-driven decision-making\, business intelligence tools and data visualization.\nRegulatory compliance and governance\nDiscussion and practical presentations on compliance management frameworks\, regulatory requirements\, ethical obligations and compliance monitoring.\nTechnology and Compliance \nDiscussion and practical presentations on digital governance\, data privacy\, and cybersecurity governance.\nBuilding a risk-aware organizational culture\nAn overview of leadership and risk culture\, accountability\, whistleblowing frameworks\, ethics and organizational resilience\n\nTarget Audience \nThe seminar is designed for professionals involved in tax advisory\, finance\, audit\, and compliance functions across the public and private sectors. \n  \nTarget Audience: \nThis workshop will be useful to all professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the profession. \nContinuous Professional Development Units (CPD UNITS):\nMembers of ICPAK and those from reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the seminar. \nFinancial Commitment:\nThe workshop charges are Kes. 10\,000. Charges will cater for the seminar  fees\, learning materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \nOnline Booking:\nRegistration: 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. \nNational Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement:\nThe 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). \nFurther 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 \nWe encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/risk-management-data-analytics-seminar-and-compliance-south-rift-branch/
LOCATION:The Willis Hotel\, Bomet\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars
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SUMMARY:Tax Compliance and Emerging Issues - Mt Kenya Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nTax Compliance and Emerging Issues – Mt Kenya Branch\nTheme:\nDate: 27th-28th August 2026\nVenue: FK Resort & Spa\, Along Nyeri-Nairobi Highway\nTime: 09.00am-03.30pm \nOverview \nThe 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. \nWith 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. \nIt 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. \nKey topical areas to be discussed include: \n\nHighlights of the Finance Act 2026\, Implications for Businesses\, Opportunities\, and Potential Compliance Risk Areas \nVAT Compliance and Practical Challenges: Key provisions of the VAT law\, treatment of supplies\, deduction of input tax\, common mistakes leading to disputes.\nWithholding Taxes-Application and Compliance: A review of the applicable rates\, withholding obligations for various transactions\, and record-keeping requirements.\nPreparing for & Handling KRA Audits\nMastering Tax Risk Management: Controls\, Reviews & Audit Preparedness\nResponding to Tax Audits: Practical Approaches\, Documentation & Defense Files\nTax Dispute Resolution Process \nFrom Objection of Assessment to Final Conclusion\nKey timelines to watch out for\nCommon mistakes to avoid in the dispute resolution process\nVital documents required in the process \nRecent Tax Case Law and Key Lessons for Compliance \nEmerging Issues in Tax and Compliance Strategies \n\nTarget Audience: \nThe training will be beneficial to accountants\, auditors\, tax practitioners\, finance managers\, revenue officers and consultants who are responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory tax requirements. The session will also benefit chief financial officers\, heads of finance\, internal auditors\, compliance officers\, academia among others.  \nContinuous Professional Development Units (CPD UNITS):\nMembers of ICPAK and those from reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the seminar. \nFinancial Commitment:\nThe workshop charges are Kes. 10\,000. Charges will cater for the seminar  fees\, learning materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \nOnline Booking:\nRegistration: 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. \nNational Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement:\nThe 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). \nFurther requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 743 207691\,   or via email to  Lisbeth Gakii at  lisbeth.gakii@icpak.com with a copy to memberservices@icpak.com. \nWe encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/tax-compliance-and-emerging-issues-mt-kenya-branch/
LOCATION:FK Resort and Spa along Nyeri-Nairobi Highway\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars
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