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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261023T153000
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SUMMARY:Branch Tax Seminar - Western Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nBranch Tax Seminar – Western Branch\nTheme: Branch Taxation: Practical Compliance\, Risk Management\, and Emerging Trends\nDate: 22nd -23rd October 2026\nTime: 09.00am -3.30pm\nVenue: Hunters Paradise Cottages\, Bungoma \nOverview \nBranches are vital to many organizations in Kenya but face distinct tax issues unlike those of head offices or subsidiaries. Issues such as income attribution\, VAT apportionment\, withholding tax\, and transfer pricing demand specialized knowledge and careful application of tax laws. \nKRA has increased scrutiny of branch operations through eTIMS\, data-driven audits\, and stricter reporting. As a result\, branch compliance now requires not only meeting legal obligations but also managing risk\, interpreting complex laws\, and maintaining consistency across the organization. \nRecent Finance Act amendments\, digital service taxes\, and sustainability levies have made branch taxation more complex. Professionals must address both local rules and global developments such as OECD BEPS initiatives affecting permanent establishments and cross-border branches. \nThis seminar will equip accountants\, tax practitioners\, and finance professionals with practical tools for effective branch taxation management. Through expert sessions\, case studies\, and discussions\, participants will better understand compliance duties\, emerging issues\, and audit-readiness strategies\, with emphasis on ethics\, judgment\, and proactive risk management. \nBy focusing on branch taxation\, the seminar offers value beyond general compliance training. It helps participants reduce penalties\, build stakeholder confidence\, and align with best practices in a changing tax environment. \nThe seminar will cover the following topics: \nSession 1: Taxation of Branch Operations in Kenya \n\nLegal framework for branch taxation\n\n\nBranch versus subsidiary: tax implications\n\n\nIncome attribution and branch profit determination\n\n\nTax treatment of foreign branches and permanent establishments under treaties\n\nSession 2: Value Added Tax (VAT) Compliance for Branches \n\nVAT registration\, filing\, and record keeping\n\n\nElectronic invoicing (eTIMS) and digital VAT compliance\nApportionment of VAT at branch level\nCommon compliance pitfalls and audit exposure\n\nSession 3: Withholding Tax and Statutory Deductions \n\nScope and application of withholding tax\n\n\nPAYE\, NSSF\, NHIF\, Housing Levy\, and other statutory deductions\n\n\nCompliance challenges and case studies\n\n\nManaging penalties\, interest\, and late compliance risks\n\nSession 4: Transfer Pricing and Related Party Transactions \n\nTransfer pricing rules for branch operations\n\n\nIntra-group transactions and head office charges\n\n\nDocumentation requirements and audit readiness\n\n\nManaging disputes and transfer pricing risk exposure\n\nSession 5: Emerging Issues in Branch Taxation \n\nDigital service tax and e-commerce impacts\n\n\nSustainability-related levies and green taxation trends\n\n\nFinance Act 2026 changes affecting branches\n\n\nFuture direction of tax administration in Kenya\n\nSession 6: Tax Audits\, Dispute Resolution\, and Risk Management \n\nPreparing for KRA tax audits and investigations\nManaging objections\, appeals\, and ADR processes\n\n\nEthical considerations and professional judgment in tax practice\nProactive tax risk management strategies\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 workshop. \nFinancial Commitment:\nThe workshop charges are Kshs. 10\,000. Charges will cater for the workshop fees\, learning materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \nOnline Booking:\nRegistration: Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the workshop is mandatory 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 0729170478\,  or via email to Linet Andeyo  at linet.andeyo@icpak.com with a copy to marketing@icpak.com. \nWe encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/branch-tax-seminar-western-branch/
LOCATION:Hunters Paradise Cottages\, Bungoma
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261030T153000
DTSTAMP:20261029T132405
CREATED:20260114T174819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T130622Z
UID:10003398-1793264400-1793374200@www.icpak.com
SUMMARY:Forensic\, Fraud and Internal Controls Workshop  Eastern Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nForensic\, Fraud and Internal Controls Workshop – Eastern Branch\nTheme: Strengthening Integrity\, Accountability\, and Resilience Through Forensic Insights and Internal Controls\nDate: 29th – 30th October 2026\nTime: 09.00am-03.30\nVenue: GMC Palace\, Kitengela Kajiado \nOverview \nIn today’s fast-paced and complex professional environment\, the risk of fraud\, financial misstatement\, and governance failures has escalated across both public and private sectors. Organizations face operational\, financial\, and compliance challenges daily\, and even minor lapses in controls or ethical judgment can compromise organizational integrity\, reputation\, and stakeholder trust. For accounting\, audit\, finance\, and risk professionals\, proficiency in forensic accounting\, fraud detection\, and internal control frameworks is critical to ensuring organizational resilience. \nForensic insights and robust internal controls are no longer merely compliance tools—they are strategic enablers that help professionals detect irregularities\, prevent misconduct\, and maintain operational and financial accuracy. Professionals equipped with these skills can identify vulnerabilities in processes\, monitor critical systems\, and recommend interventions that strengthen governance structures. Modern digital technologies\, including data analytics\, AI-powered tools\, and continuous monitoring platforms\, have enhanced the ability to detect anomalies\, investigate suspicious transactions\, and prevent fraud before it escalates. \nA strong understanding of internal controls and forensic methodologies also promotes ethical decision-making and accountability. Professionals learn to navigate complex operational and financial landscapes\, maintain transparency\, and foster cultures that resist fraud and unethical behavior. Applied skills in transaction monitoring\, audit trails\, risk assessment\, whistleblower frameworks\, and investigative techniques ensure participants can contribute to an environment of trust\, resilience\, and accountability. \nThis two-day workshop blends practical exercises\, case studies\, and interactive discussions to provide participants with hands-on experience in forensic accounting\, fraud detection\, and internal controls. Delegates will explore real-world scenarios\, practice investigative and risk assessment techniques\, and discuss strategies for enhancing organizational integrity. The workshop also emphasizes collaboration\, ethical judgment\, and the application of technology in safeguarding financial and operational systems. \nIt is in recognition of the critical role of forensic accounting\, fraud awareness\, and internal controls in professional practice that the Institute has organized this workshop. The session is designed to enhance participants’ technical competence\, ethical awareness\, and practical skills to strengthen accountability\, governance\, and organizational resilience. \nThe workshop is designed to cover the following topics:\n1. Foundations of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Risk\n• Principles\, purpose\, and scope of forensic accounting\n• Identifying common fraud schemes and red flags\n• The role of forensic accounting in organizational governance \n2. Internal Controls and Risk Mitigation\n• Designing\, assessing\, and strengthening internal control systems\n• Linking controls to organizational objectives and compliance frameworks\n• Monitoring mechanisms to prevent operational and financial breaches \n3. Fraud Detection Techniques and Technology\n• Leveraging data analytics\, ERP systems\, and continuous monitoring\n• Using AI and forensic software to detect irregularities\n• Case studies demonstrating technology-driven fraud detection \n4. Whistleblowing\, Ethics\, and Accountability\n• Principles and importance of whistleblower frameworks\n• Protecting whistleblowers and promoting ethical decision-making\n• Lessons from real-life whistleblowing successes and failures \n5. Applied Forensic Case Studies\n• Scenario-based exercises to detect\, investigate\, and respond to fraud\n• Developing mitigation strategies and risk response plans\n• Group discussions to reinforce practical learning \n6. Strengthening Governance and Networking with Forensic Awareness\n• Board and management roles in fraud risk oversight\n• Strategies for promoting transparency\, accountability\, and ethical culture\n• Networking and peer collaboration to share experiences and practical insights \nTarget Audience: \nThis seminar will be useful to professionals in Spheres. \nYour Financial Commitment \nCharges for the training will be Kes 10\,000/= which will cover workshop fees\, materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \n CPD Units \nMembers of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 CPD Units upon successfully attending all sessions. \n Online Booking: \nWe call on Seminar participants to note that booking for 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. \n National 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 0787400550\,  or via email to David Mutiso    at David.Mutiso@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/forensic-fraud-and-internal-controls-workshop-mandatory-training-eastern-branch/
LOCATION:GMC Palace\, Kitengela Kajiado
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261030T153000
DTSTAMP:20261029T132405
CREATED:20260114T181211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T095058Z
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SUMMARY:IFRS Seminar (Mandatory Training) Central Rift Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nIFRS Seminar (Mandatory Training) Central Rift Branch\nDate: 29th -30th October  2026\nTime: 09.00am -3.30pm\nVenue: Merica Hotel\, Nakuru. \n(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nThe International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Seminar is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of the globally recognized accounting standards and principles. IFRS is crucial for ensuring transparency and consistency in financial reporting\, making this course essential for professionals seeking to enhance their financial reporting skills.  IFRS’s application can become ever more complex and challenging if not kept up with. \nFurther\, the IFRS landscape is constantly changing and professionals are required to keep up to date. This arises from their continuously evolving where new accounting standards are released\, existing ones are replaced or amended and new interpretations are made. Keeping up to date with these can be cumbersome and become a burden for an organization. \nIt is therefore beneficial for professionals to attend the IFRS Seminar allowing them interpret those updates\, focus on the core change and amendments. The Seminar will offer latest IFRS developments/changes\, practical application issues of existing standards and upcoming changes and provide in-depth analysis of the applicable standards. \nMoreover\, the IFRS convergence globally\, is gaining pace at a rapid rate\, for the preparation of financial statements. This includes both large corporates and medium-sized companies. Each year more and more countries are implementing IFRS. As a result of this acceptance of IFRS\, more financial professionals are required to have a working knowledge of not only the fundamentals but also the detailed workings. \nThe sessions of the IFRS Seminar have been carefully tailored to meet the financial reporting requirements in view of the above developments\, and business trends both locally and globally. The presentations will also provide critical perspectives on the reporting challenges because of the dynamic environments and the emerging developments in reporting under the IFRSs. \nIt is against this backdrop that ICPAK has organized this seminar. Key topical areas to be discussed are as follows: \nIFRS S1: General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information \n\nLocation of Disclosures\nTiming of reporting\nComparative information\nStatement of Compliance\nBest practices in data collection\n\nIFRS S2: Climate-related Disclosures \n\nScope of reporting\nDisclosure requirements\nComparison of IFRS S2 with TCFD recommendations\nOverview of the GHG Protocol – Scope 1\, 2 & 3 emissions)\n\nIFRS 7 – Financial Instruments: Disclosures \n\nRisk disclosures (credit\, liquidity\, and market risks)\nFair value hierarchy and sensitivity analysis\nImportance of transparency in financial instruments reporting\n\n IFRS 9: Financial Instruments \n\nBackground and Overview\nMajor Fundamental Changes\nClassification & Measurement Categories\nImpairment\nHedge Accounting\nDisclosures\n\n IFRS 18: Presentation and disclosure in financial statements \n\nIntroduction & Context\nGeneral Presentation Requirements\nCategorization in Profit or Loss\nManagement-Defined Performance Measures\nDisaggregation Principles\n\nIFRS 16: Leases \n\nObjective of IFRS 16\nScope\nRecognition Examples\nIdentifying a lease\nSeparating Components of a contact\nAccounting for Leases\nSale and Leaseback Transactions\nDisclosures\n\n Target 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 920829\,  or via email to Henry Ngetich   at henry.ngetich@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/ifrs-seminar-mandatory-training-central-rift-branch/
LOCATION:Merica Hotel\,\, Nakuru
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261030T153000
DTSTAMP:20261029T132405
CREATED:20260114T185043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T094736Z
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SUMMARY:IPSAS\, Forensic Accounting and Sustainability Reporting-South Rift Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nIPSAS\, Forensic Accounting and Sustainability Reporting-South Rift Branch\nDate: 29th-30th October  2026\nTime: 09.00am -3.30pm\nVenue: Mara Frontier-Narok \nOverview \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 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/ipsas-forensic-accounting-and-sustainability-reporting-south-rift-branch/
LOCATION:Mara Frontier-Narok
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261127T153000
DTSTAMP:20261029T132405
CREATED:20260114T165336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T132454Z
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SUMMARY:Audit Quality Assurance Workshop (Mandatory Training) - Mt Kenya Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nAudit Quality Assurance Workshop– Mt. Kenya Branch\nTheme: Strengthening Audit Quality for Public Trust & Professional Excellence\nDate: 26th – 27th November 2026\nTime: 09.00 am – 4:00 pm\nVenue: Kiambu\nA(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nAudit Quality Assurance remains the cornerstone of public confidence in financial reporting and the credibility of the accounting profession. In Kenya\, auditors operate within an increasingly demanding environment characterized by heightened regulatory oversight\, frequent quality inspections\, complex reporting frameworks\, expanded stakeholder expectations\, and growing exposure to litigation and reputational risk. These realities place audit quality not just as a technical requirement\, but as a strategic professional imperative. \nDespite significant regulatory progress and the adoption of international auditing and quality management standards\, inspection findings and practice reviews continue to reveal persistent gaps in key areas such as audit planning\, risk assessment\, documentation quality\, use of professional judgment\, audit evidence\, ethical compliance\, and firm-level quality management systems. Many practitioners still grapple with balancing commercial pressures\, client expectations\, independence requirements\, and the need for consistent\, high-quality audit execution. \nIn the Kenyan context\, auditors must also contend with complex public sector engagements\, evolving corporate governance standards\, procurement-driven audit risks\, and weak internal control environments in some institutions. These dynamics heighten exposure to audit failure\, fraud risk\, and regulatory sanctions—underscoring the urgent need for continuous professional upskilling focused on practical audit quality assurance. \nThis 2-Day Audit Quality Assurance workshop is therefore designed as a focused\, practical\, and capacity-building forum to strengthen the foundations of audit quality in Kenya. It will address the entire audit quality value chain—from engagement acceptance\, planning\, and risk assessment to execution\, reporting\, ethics\, and firm-wide quality management. The symposium will also emphasize regulatory expectations\, inspection readiness\, and proactive quality control as essential components of sustainable audit practice. \nThrough practitioner-led discussions\, regulatory insights\, case studies\, and experience-sharing\, participants will be equipped with practical tools\, renewed professional judgment\, and structured quality assurance approaches to enhance consistency\, reduce audit failure risk\, and reinforce compliance with international standards. Ultimately\, the symposium seeks to reposition audit quality as a professional culture—not merely a compliance obligation—anchored in integrity\, competence\, and accountability. \n\nAudit Quality as a Professional Culture\n\n\nPositioning audit quality beyond compliance into a firm-wide culture anchored on integrity\, objectivity\, and public interest responsibility.\n\n\nRisk-Based Audit Planning & Professional Judgment\n\n\nStrengthening auditors’ capacity to conduct robust risk assessments\, exercise sound professional judgment\, and design responsive audit strategies in complex and high-risk environments.\n\n\nAudit Execution\, Evidence & Documentation Excellence\n\n\nEnhancing the quality of audit testing\, audit evidence sufficiency\, and documentation standards to meet regulatory inspection expectations and withstand legal and professional scrutiny.\n\n\nEthics\, Independence & Managing Commercial Pressures\n\n\nReinforcing ethical compliance\, independence safeguards\, and conflict management amidst client pressure\, competition\, advocacy threats\, and economic constraints.\n\n\nFirm-Level Quality Management Systems (ISQM 1 & 2)\n\n\nPractical implementation of Quality Management Systems at the firm and engagement partner level\, focusing on leadership responsibility\, engagement quality reviews\, monitoring\, and continuous improvement.\n\n\nRegulatory Expectations\, Inspections & Practice Review Readiness\n\n\nPreparing practitioners for ICPAK and external regulator inspections through proactive quality controls\, common inspection findings\, remediation strategies\, and sustainable compliance approaches.\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 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/audit-quality-assurance-workshop-mandatory-training-mt-kenya/
LOCATION:To Be Confirmed\, Kiambu
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261204T153000
DTSTAMP:20261029T132405
CREATED:20260114T173233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T061352Z
UID:10003397-1796288400-1796398200@www.icpak.com
SUMMARY:Tax Compliance and Emerging Issues - Coast Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nTax Compliance and Emerging Issues – Coast Branch\nTheme:\nDate: 3rd-4th December  2026\nVenue: Mombasa\, TBC\nTime: 09.00am-03.30pm \nOverview \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 0732352476 \,  or via email to Ainan Mohamed  at ainan.mohamed@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-coast-branch/
LOCATION:Mombasa\, To be Confirmed\, Mombasa
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars
GEO:-4.0434771;39.6682065
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261210T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261211T153000
DTSTAMP:20261029T132405
CREATED:20260114T180258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T084351Z
UID:10003399-1796893200-1797003000@www.icpak.com
SUMMARY:Branch Annual Tax Workshop-Mandatory Training (Nyanza Branch)
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nBranch Annual Tax Workshop  (Nyanza Branch) Mandatory Training\nTheme: Navigating Tax Compliance in a Changing Regulatory Landscape\nDate: 10th – 11th December 2026\nTime: 09.00am -3.30pm\nVenue: Kisumu\, To be Confirmed\n(This is one of the mandatory training courses for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nThe modern tax landscape in Kenya and globally presents multifaceted challenges. Finance professionals must navigate corporate income tax\, VAT\, excise duties\, PAYE\, transfer pricing\, digital taxation\, and emerging compliance requirements. Non-compliance exposes organizations to financial penalties\, reputational risks\, and operational disruption. Accountants\, tax practitioners\, auditors\, and finance managers therefore play a critical role in safeguarding compliance\, advising on strategic tax planning\, and supporting overall organizational decision-making. \nDirect taxes sting the pockets of workers\, entrepreneurs and investors\, and simultaneously reducing their disposable income. The combined effect is to squeeze household budgets\, diminishing livelihoods\, lifestyle choices and business activity. In a context where governments have to cope with less revenue\, increasing expenditure and resulting fiscal constraints\, raising revenue remains the most important function of taxes. This serves as the primary means for financing public goods such as maintenance of law and order and public infrastructure. \nToday’s tax environment is increasingly complex\, with rapid legislative changes\, heightened regulatory scrutiny\, digitalization of tax administration\, and international tax reforms challenging professionals to ensure compliance while optimizing tax positions. \nThe Branch Annual Tax Workshop has been designed to equip participants with practical knowledge\, technical skills\, and actionable insights for effective tax management. Through a combination of technical instruction\, interactive exercises\, real-world scenarios\, and practical case studies\, participants will explore key aspects of domestic taxation\, corporate and personal tax obligations\, indirect taxes\, tax audits\, dispute resolution\, and ethical tax practice. The workshop also introduces participants to digital tax tools\, emerging trends\, and strategic considerations in integrating tax functions with organizational objectives. \nBy the end of this two-day program\, participants will be prepared to manage complex tax issues\, ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws\, implement practical strategies\, and contribute to organizational efficiency\, transparency\, and value creation. \nTopics to be covered include:  \n\nEthical standards and professionalism in tax practice -Code of conduct requirements\nTax Dispute resolution\nChanges in tax requirements – Overview of the Tax Laws and recent amendments\nOverview of Cross-border trade and international compliance and requirements\nVAT Act and compliance with recent changes\ne-TIMS real-time reporting (RTR) and compliance obligations and Technological advancements on tax compliance\n\nTarget Audience \nThis training is one of the mandatory training courses 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. \nAll 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. \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 workshop 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\, +254 719 074 100\,  or via email to Martin Oriaro Imali   at martin.oriaro@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/branch-annual-tax-workshop-mandatory-training-nyanza-branch/
LOCATION:Kisumu\, TBC
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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