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SUMMARY:THE INTERNAL AUDIT\, RISK\, AND FORENSIC CONFERENCE 2025
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nTHE INTERNAL AUDIT\, RISK\, AND FORENSIC CONFERENCE 2025\nTheme: Firming Integrity and accountability through risk intelligence and forensic insights\nDate: 1st – 5th December 2025\nVenue: Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort\, Mombasa\nTime: 09.00am–03.30pm \nOVERVIEW \nIt’s often unnoticed how much of our daily lives are shaped by systems of review\, accountability\, and control from managing personal budgets to planning and adjusting routines based on observed outcomes. Similarly\, in the world of institutions and businesses\, oversight and risk awareness determine the strength of internal systems\, the accuracy of financial reporting\, and the trustworthiness of leadership. Yet\, despite advanced governance frameworks and automated processes\, high-profile cases like the collapse of Wirecard AG\, the fraud allegations at Steinhoff International\, or regional procurement scandals across public institutions remind us how internal control weaknesses\, poor ethical tone\, and ignored red flags can unravel entire enterprises. \nOrganizations\, like individuals\, face a daily balancing act assessing uncertainties\, evaluating exposures\, and determining safeguards for both short and long-term objectives. In today’s dynamic economic and regulatory environment\, internal risks are no longer confined to operational inefficiencies or compliance lapses. They extend into deeper layers of organizational integrity\, ranging from undetected fraud\, cyber vulnerabilities\, poor governance practices\, and weak forensic frameworks that leave enterprises exposed to reputational and financial collapse. \nThese failures reveal a recurring pattern: internal risks often go unchecked not because controls are absent\, but because they are outdated\, poorly implemented\, or compromised from within. Internal risks arise when there is a disconnect between strategy\, the controlling environment\, and ethical execution. From improper segregation of duties and override of controls to insider threats and data manipulation\, these risks manifest subtly and often grow undetected. Forensic interventions—driven by data analytics\, digital evidence gathering\, whistleblower reports\, and structured fraud investigations—are now central to uncovering the truth behind financial inconsistencies and misconduct. \nThe role of internal controls is no longer confined to compliance; they now form a strategic layer of protection against financial misstatement\, reputational damage\, and legal exposure. Through risk assessments\, fraud detection mechanisms\, whistleblower systems\, data audit trails\, and governance ethics\, professionals across industries can build more secure\, transparent environments. Whether tackling procurement irregularities\, AML risks\, cyber manipulation\, or accountability lapses in public service delivery\, a collaborative and analytical approach is key. \nThis conference seeks to address the evolving nature of internal risks through the lens of forensic practice. It will explore how internal audit\, compliance functions\, governance structures\, and forensic accountants can work collaboratively to detect\, investigate\, and mitigate threats that compromise financial and operational health. Drawing from real-life case studies\, legal insights\, and technology-led detection methods\, this forum offers a platform to reimagine organizational resilience in the face of growing risk exposure. \nJoin ICPAK\, a multi-sectoral engagement addressing internal risks and forensic strategies that support long-term credibility\, trust\, and operational strength. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nThis program is divided into the following modules covering various aspects \n\n\n\nDAY\nMODULE\nTOPICS\n\n\n\n\nDAY 1\nUnderstanding Internal Audit in Today’s \nEnvironment\n\n\nIndependence and objectivity\nStakeholder expectations\nCollaboration with the external audit\nAligning the audit with organizational strategy\n\n\n\n\nHarnessing Audit \nTechnology to Detect Hidden Discrepancies\n\n\nUsing Continuous Monitoring Tools to Identify Irregular Transactions\nEnhancing Audit Accuracy with Automation and AI-Powered Insights\nAudit Software\, ERP Modules\, and Continuous Auditing Tools\nData Analytics and Forensic Technology: From Big Data to Fraud Pattern Detection\nEmerging Innovations: Blockchain\, Predictive Modeling\, and Visualization of Anomalies\n\n\n\n\nAudit Trails & Transaction Monitoring \n \n\n\nDesigning Effective Audit Trails for Transparency and Accountability\nReconstructing Transactions: Techniques\, Logs\, and Time Stamps\nClosing the Gaps: Using Monitoring Tools to Detect Inconsistencies\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDAY 2\nNavigating the Landscape of Internal Risks \n  \n \n\n\nPrinciples of Risk-Based Auditing: From Planning to Prioritization\nProfiling and Classifying Internal Risks: Operational\, Financial\, Compliance\, and Strategic\nData-Driven Strategies for Detecting Risk Indicators and Preventing Failures\nThe Role of Internal Audit in Monitoring and Reporting Risks\n\n\n\n\nInternal Control Frameworks & Risk-Based Auditing\n\n\nOverview of COSO and ISO 31000.\nComponents of effective internal controls.\nLink between risk assessment and audit planning.\nAligning audit scope with control weaknesses.\nControl evaluation techniques.\n\n\n\n\nGovernance Structures for Risk Control\n\n\nBoard Oversight and the Role of Audit Committees in Strengthening Governance\nRisk Ownership and Accountability Across the Organization\nEstablishing Robust Policy Frameworks and a Strong Control Environment\nAligning Risk Governance with Corporate Strategy and Compliance Requirements\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDAY 3\nPrinciples of Forensic Accounting in Detecting and Investigating Financial Statement Fraud\n\n\nCore Principles and Techniques of Forensic Accounting\nRed Flags and Indicators of Financial Statement Fraud\nInvestigative Procedures and Evidence Gathering in Forensic Audits\nAnalyzing Financial Anomalies and IT Systems in Cross-Functional Fraud Investigations\nCase Studies and Lessons Learned from Financial Fraud Investigations\n\n \n\n\nAnti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Control\n\n\nKey AML Regulations\, Frameworks\, and Compliance Requirements\nTechniques for Detecting and Preventing Money Laundering Activities\nThe Role of Technology and Data Analytics in Financial Crime Control\nGlobal Trends\, Challenges\, and Case Studies in Combating Financial Crimes\nCross-Border Laundering Investigations and Financial Flow Tracking\n\n\n\n\nCorporate Scandals and Audit Failures: Strengthening Internal Controls\, Audits\, and Governance\n\n\nAnalyzing Audit Failures: How Internal Controls Were Compromised\nKey Lessons from Global and Local Corporate Scandals\nReforms\, Accountability\, and Policy Shifts in the Wake of Fraud\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDAY 4\nWhistleblowing Frameworks and Ethical Responsibility in Organizations\n\n\nPrinciples and Importance of Whistleblowing in Corporate Governance\nDesigning Effective Whistleblower Policies and Reporting Mechanisms\nProtecting Whistleblowers: Confidentiality\, Anonymity\, and Anti-Retaliation Measures\nEthical Responsibilities of Employees\, Management\, and Boards\nCase Studies – Lessons from Successful and Failed Whistleblowing Practices\n\n \n\n\nThe Interplay Between Ethics\, Culture & Fraud Risk\n\n\nOrganizational Culture as a Driver of Ethical or Unethical Behavior\nEthical Lapses and Their Link to Increased Fraud Vulnerability\nBuilding a Strong Ethical Culture to Mitigate Fraud Risk\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Resilience and Managing Stress: Essential Skills for Audit and Risk Professionals\n·         Understanding Stress Triggers in the work Environment \n·         Practical Stress Management Techniques for High-Pressure Roles \n·         Developing Emotional Resilience and Mental Well-Being \n·         Creating a Balanced Work Culture to Sustain Performance \n \n\n\n\nCONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS \nMembers of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 Structured CPD points upon successfully attending the Internal Audit\, Risk\, and Forensic Conference. \nTARGET AUDIENCE  \nThe Conference is open to all Accountant Professionals\, Audit Practitioners\, Senior Management\, Risk Professionals\, CEOs\, and Boards. \nCONFERENCE CHARGES: \n\n\n\nDetails\nAmount\n\n\nAssociate Members\nKShs 54\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nFull Members\nKShs. 59\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nNon-Member\nKShs. 64\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nAccommodation**\nDelegates are advised to make own accommodation arrangements\n\n\n\nNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY (NITA) REIMBURSEMENT \nThe Institute is registered as a trainer with the 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). \n SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION \nThe  Internal Audit\, Risk and Forensic Conference  attracts over 300 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring this event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com. Other requests for information can be channeled to us via telephone on +254 733 856 262/ 727531006/ 733856262/ 721469169. \nFurther requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074 100\,  or via email to marketing@icpak.com. \nWe encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates. \n 
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/the-internal-audit-risk-and-forensic-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Pride Inn Paradise Beach Hotel\,\, Mombasa\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars
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SUMMARY:FiRe AWARD 2025 CONFERENCE (physical option)
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nFiRe AWARD 2025 Conference (physical option)\nTheme: “Fostering Compliance to International Standards to Enhance Transparency\, Comparability & Accountability\nDATE: 4th December 2025\nTIME: 9.00am – 03.30pm\nVENUE: Serena Hotel\, Nairobi \nOverview: \nThe Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has over the years promoted the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award alongside other key players namely\, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA)\, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)\, the Public-Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) and now joined by the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA). The Award is aimed at promoting quality reporting through enhancing accountability\, transparency and integrity in compliance with appropriate financial reporting frameworks and other disclosures on environmental\, social and governance\, reporting by private\, public and other entities domiciled in East Africa. \nThe financial reporting award is the most prestigious award in the East and Central African regions. The primary objective of the award is to strengthen financial markets and attract investment and sustainable capital flows. To achieve this objective\, business entities would have to make disclosure of their activities to enable a wide range of stakeholders use such information in making sound economic decisions. \nThe award is premised on three key objectives\, namely: the promotion of financial reporting excellence\, fostering of sound corporate governance practices and enhancing corporate investment and environmental reporting. \nIt is against this backdrop that the Promoters have organized a one-day event to present the best performing entities in financial reporting and celebrate the good practices noted during the evaluation of the entries. \nThe Award Ceremony will recognize the best performing entities in financial reporting while the Conference will focus on;\ni. The FiRe Award Trends and Evaluation Process findings – the Judges’ Perspective\nii. Corporate Governance trends in the East African region – a scorecard on the implementation of Corporate Governance practices in East Africa\niii. The evolving Sustainability landscape as East African countries issue Roadmaps and their implications on reporting\niv. Improving Efficiency in the Public Sector through Financial Reporting\nv. Accrual reporting – Critical milestones achieved to date\nvi. Past winners’ experience: The benefits of quality financial reporting in the East African region \nMembers of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 7 CPD Units for attending the both the Conference and the Award Ceremony. \nTarget Audience: \nPrivate and Public Sector Accountants\, Chief Finance Officers\, Finance Directors and Managers\, Tax Experts\, Transaction Advisors\, Engagement Partners and Key Audit staff\, Banking\, Extractive and SMEs sector accountants\, Auditors\, Practitioners\, Tax Practitioners\, Professionals working in County Governments and private sectors\, Academia\, employees of the NPO Sector and the wider pool of professional stakeholders. \nCost: \nCharges for the events and accompanying links are indicated below; \n\nFiRe Award physical conference cost – KShs. 10\,000\, 7 CPD Points\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-conference-physical-option/ \n\nFiRe Award gala dinner cost – KShs. 9\,000\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-ceremony-and-gala-dinner-physical-option/ \n\nFiRe Award conference virtual attendance cost – KShs. 4\,500\, 7 CPD Points\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-conference-virtual-option/ \n\nFiRe Award dinner virtual attendance cost – KShs. 4\,500\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-ceremony-and-gala-dinner-virtual-option/ \nThe charges will cover the facilitation fees\, materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \nOnline Booking: \nWe call upon all event participants to note that booking for the conference/gala dinner is only available online and will close two hours before the events.  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. \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) \n 
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-conference-physical-option/
LOCATION:Serena Hotel
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251204T153000
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SUMMARY:FiRe AWARD 2025 Conference (virtual option)
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nFiRe AWARD 2025 Conference (virtual option)\nTheme: “Fostering Compliance to International Standards to Enhance Transparency\, Comparability & Accountability\nDATE: 4th December 2025\nTIME: 9.00am – 03.30pm\nVENUE: Virtual Delivery \nOverview: \nThe Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has over the years promoted the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award alongside other key players namely\, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA)\, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)\, the Public-Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) and now joined by the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA). The Award is aimed at promoting quality reporting through enhancing accountability\, transparency and integrity in compliance with appropriate financial reporting frameworks and other disclosures on environmental\, social and governance\, reporting by private\, public and other entities domiciled in East Africa. \nThe financial reporting award is the most prestigious award in the East and Central African regions. The primary objective of the award is to strengthen financial markets and attract investment and sustainable capital flows. To achieve this objective\, business entities would have to make disclosure of their activities to enable a wide range of stakeholders use such information in making sound economic decisions. \nThe award is premised on three key objectives\, namely: the promotion of financial reporting excellence\, fostering of sound corporate governance practices and enhancing corporate investment and environmental reporting. \nIt is against this backdrop that the Promoters have organized a one-day event to present the best performing entities in financial reporting and celebrate the good practices noted during the evaluation of the entries. \nThe Award Ceremony will recognize the best performing entities in financial reporting while the Conference will focus on; \ni. The FiRe Award Trends and Evaluation Process findings – the Judges’ Perspective\nii. Corporate Governance trends in the East African region – a scorecard on the implementation of Corporate Governance practices in East Africa\niii. The evolving Sustainability landscape as East African countries issue Roadmaps and their implications on reporting\niv. Improving Efficiency in the Public Sector through Financial Reporting\nv. Accrual reporting – Critical milestones achieved to date\nvi. Past winners’ experience: The benefits of quality financial reporting in the East African region \nMembers of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 7 CPD Units for attending the both the Conference and the Award Ceremony \nTarget Audience: \nPrivate and Public Sector Accountants\, Chief Finance Officers\, Finance Directors and Managers\, Tax Experts\, Transaction Advisors\, Engagement Partners and Key Audit staff\, Banking\, Extractive and SMEs sector accountants\, Auditors\, Practitioners\, Tax Practitioners\, Professionals working in County Governments and private sectors\, Academia\, employees of the NPO Sector and the wider pool of professional stakeholders. \nCost: \nCharges for the events and accompanying links are indicated below; \n\nFiRe Award physical conference cost – KShs. 10\,000\, 7 CPD Points\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-conference-physical-option/ \n\nFiRe Award gala dinner cost – KShs. 9\,000\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-ceremony-and-gala-dinner-physical-option/ \n\nFiRe Award conference virtual attendance cost – KShs. 4\,500\, 7 CPD Points\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-conference-virtual-option/ \n\nFiRe Award dinner virtual attendance cost – KShs. 4\,500\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-ceremony-and-gala-dinner-virtual-option/ \nThe charges will cover the facilitation fees\, materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \nOnline Booking: \nWe call upon all event participants to note that booking for the conference/gala dinner is only available online and will close two hours before the events.  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. \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)
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2025-conference-virtual-option/
LOCATION:Virtual Delivery
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars
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