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SUMMARY:Tax Compliance and Emerging Issues Seminar- Northern Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nTax Compliance and Emerging Issues Seminar – Northern  Branch\nDate: 7th-8th October  2026\nVenue: Isiolo\, TBC\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: \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 \n– Mastering Tax Risk Management: Controls\, Reviews & Audit Preparedness \n– Responding to Tax Audits: Practical Approaches\, Documentation & Defense Files \nTax Dispute Resolution Process \n– From Objection of Assessment to Final Conclusion \n– Key timelines to watch out for \n– Common mistakes to avoid in the dispute resolution process \n– Vital documents required in the process \nRecent Tax Case Law and Key Lessons for Compliance \nEmerging Issues in Tax and Compliance Strategies \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 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 0723 237885\,  or via email to Ladhan Abdi at ladhan.abdi@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-seminar-northern-branch/
LOCATION:Isiolo – To be confirmed
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars
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