BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//ICPAK - ECPv6.5.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:ICPAK
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.icpak.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ICPAK
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/Moscow
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0300
TZOFFSETTO:+0300
TZNAME:MSK
DTSTART:20260101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T060801
CREATED:20251226T182709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T083205Z
UID:10003285-1784710800-1784907000@www.icpak.com
SUMMARY:RETIREMENT BENEFITS INDUSTRY CONFERENE (physical option)
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nRETIREMENT BENEFITS INDUSTRY CONFERENE \nDate: 22nd – 24th July 2026\nTime: 9:00am – 4:00pm\nVenue: ICPAK Auditorium CPA Centre \nOVERVIEW \nThe retirement benefits industry in Kenya is operating within an increasingly complex and demanding environment. Structural demographic changes\, including increasing longevity and a growing retired population\, are exerting pressure on scheme funding and benefit sustainability. At the same time\, market volatility\, inflation uncertainty and evolving investment landscapes are challenging traditional asset allocation strategies. Trustees and scheme management are required to balance long-term liabilities with short-term liquidity needs while maintaining prudence\, transparency and regulatory compliance. \nIn parallel\, the regulatory and professional expectations placed on pension schemes continue to expand. Actuarial valuations are subject to heightened scrutiny\, funding shortfalls demand credible recovery plans\, and financial reporting must faithfully reflect scheme solvency\, investment performance and member entitlements. Emerging risks\, particularly climate change\, ESG stewardship obligations\, cyber threats and data integrity issues are no longer peripheral considerations but central components of fiduciary duty. \nAgainst this backdrop\, ICPAK has developed this inaugural three-day training designed to move beyond theory and address the most difficult\, practical challenges facing retirement benefit schemes. The programme is structured to equip trustees\, finance teams and service providers with actionable tools to strengthen governance\, improve funding decisions\, align investments with liabilities\, and respond effectively to emerging risks that threaten long-term member outcomes. \nAdditionally\, the following topics will be discussed during the sessions: \n\n\n\nDAY\nMODULE\nTOPICS\n\n\nDAY 1\nThe Role of Accounting in Pension Governance and Fiduciary Oversight \n \n·         Position of the accountant within the retirement benefits ecosystem \n·         How financial information supports trustee decision-making and accountability \n·         Link between accounting\, fiduciary duty and member protection \n·         Regulatory expectations on financial stewardship of pension assets \n·         Common financial reporting weaknesses observed in pension schemes \n \n\n\nAccounting for Pension Liabilities and Actuarial Valuations \n \n·         Relationship between actuarial valuation reports and financial statements \n·         Accounting implications of actuarial assumptions (discount rates\, inflation\, mortality) \n·         Treatment of surpluses and deficits in pension scheme accounts \n·         Sensitivity analysis and disclosure of key actuarial judgments \n·         Impact of funding position on going concern and financial sustainability assessments \n \n\n\nPreparation and Disclosure of Pension Scheme Financial Statements\n·         Application of IAS 26 and relevant IFRS requirements to pension schemes \n·         Accounting for contributions\, benefits payable and benefit payments \n·         Investment income recognition and expense classification \n·         Fair value measurement and disclosure requirements \n·         Related party transactions\, contingencies and subsequent events \n \n\n\nDAY 2\nInvestment Accounting\, Valuation and Performance Reporting\n·         Accounting treatment of listed and unlisted investments \n·         Fair value hierarchy and valuation techniques for pension assets \n·         Property\, private equity and alternative investment accounting \n·         Impairment considerations and income recognition \n·         Reporting investment performance in financial statements and trustee reports \n \n\n\nUnderstanding the IFRS Sustainability Reporting Architecture\n·         The Need for Sustainability Reporting \n·         Purpose and scope of IFRS S1 and S2 \n·         Position of sustainability disclosures within general-purpose financial reporting \n·         Relationship between IFRS Sustainability Standards and financial statements \n·         Transition from voluntary ESG reports to regulated disclosures \n·         Implications for preparers\, trustees\, and auditors \n \n\n\nGeneral Requirements \n \n·         Sources of Guidance \n·         Location of Disclosures \n·         Timing of reporting \n·         Comparative information \n·         Statement of Compliance \n·         Judgments\, uncertainties & errors \n·         Best practices in data collection \n·         Building capacity within the organization \n·         Transition Reliefs\n\n\nDAY 3\nIdentifying Material Sustainability-related Risks and Opportunities\n·         Definition of sustainability-related risks and opportunities under IFRS S1 \n·         Financial materiality vs impact materiality \n·         Practical approaches to identifying material topics \n·         Use of value chain analysis in materiality assessment \n·         Documentation and governance of materiality judgments \n·\n\n\nSelecting and Reporting Sustainability Metrics\n·         Principles for selecting appropriate metrics \n·         Industry-based disclosures and use of SASB standards \n·         Quantitative vs qualitative metrics \n·         Data sources\, assumptions\, and estimation uncertainty \n·         Ensuring consistency and comparability \n \n\n\nGHG Accounting\n·         Cross-industry climate metrics \n·         Introduction to GHG Emissions \n·         Climate-Related Financial Risk and GHG Emissions \n·         GHG disclosure \n·         GHG key concepts \n·         GHG measurements \n·         Disaggregation of GHG emissions. \n \n\n\n\n TARGET AUDIENCE \nThis course will be useful to professional accountants and those aspiring the profession. \nFINANCIAL COMMITMENT: \n\n\n\nCategory\nCharges Physical \nVirtual \n\n\nAssociate Members\nKes 40\,000 per Delegate\nKes. 15\,000\n\n\nFull Members\nKes. 45\,000 per Delegate\nKes. 15\,000\n\n\nNon-Member\nKes. 50\,000 per Delegate\nKes. 15\,000\n\n\n\nONLINE BOOKING: \nWe call on seminar participants to note that booking is available only online at www.icpak.com/events. \nDelegates 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) \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.
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/retirement-benefits-industry-conference-physical-option/
LOCATION:ICPAK Auditorium\, CPA Centre\, Nairobi
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T060801
CREATED:20251226T184106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T144044Z
UID:10003286-1784710800-1784907000@www.icpak.com
SUMMARY:RETIREMENT BENEFITS INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (virtual option)
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nRETIREMENT BENEFITS INDUSTRY CONFERENCE \nDate: 22nd – 24th July 2026\nTime: 9:00am – 4:00pm\nVenue: Virtual Delivery \nOVERVIEW \nThe retirement benefits industry in Kenya is operating within an increasingly complex and demanding environment. Structural demographic changes\, including increasing longevity and a growing retired population\, are exerting pressure on scheme funding and benefit sustainability. At the same time\, market volatility\, inflation uncertainty and evolving investment landscapes are challenging traditional asset allocation strategies. Trustees and scheme management are required to balance long-term liabilities with short-term liquidity needs while maintaining prudence\, transparency and regulatory compliance. \nIn parallel\, the regulatory and professional expectations placed on pension schemes continue to expand. Actuarial valuations are subject to heightened scrutiny\, funding shortfalls demand credible recovery plans\, and financial reporting must faithfully reflect scheme solvency\, investment performance and member entitlements. Emerging risks\, particularly climate change\, ESG stewardship obligations\, cyber threats and data integrity issues are no longer peripheral considerations but central components of fiduciary duty. \nAgainst this backdrop\, ICPAK has developed this inaugural three-day training designed to move beyond theory and address the most difficult\, practical challenges facing retirement benefit schemes. The programme is structured to equip trustees\, finance teams and service providers with actionable tools to strengthen governance\, improve funding decisions\, align investments with liabilities\, and respond effectively to emerging risks that threaten long-term member outcomes. \nAdditionally\, the following topics will be discussed during the sessions: \n\n\n\nDAY\nMODULE\nTOPICS\n\n\nDAY 1\nThe Role of Accounting in Pension Governance and Fiduciary Oversight \n \n·         Position of the accountant within the retirement benefits ecosystem \n·         How financial information supports trustee decision-making and accountability \n·         Link between accounting\, fiduciary duty and member protection \n·         Regulatory expectations on financial stewardship of pension assets \n·         Common financial reporting weaknesses observed in pension schemes \n \n\n\nAccounting for Pension Liabilities and Actuarial Valuations \n \n·         Relationship between actuarial valuation reports and financial statements \n·         Accounting implications of actuarial assumptions (discount rates\, inflation\, mortality) \n·         Treatment of surpluses and deficits in pension scheme accounts \n·         Sensitivity analysis and disclosure of key actuarial judgments \n·         Impact of funding position on going concern and financial sustainability assessments \n \n\n\nPreparation and Disclosure of Pension Scheme Financial Statements\n·         Application of IAS 26 and relevant IFRS requirements to pension schemes \n·         Accounting for contributions\, benefits payable and benefit payments \n·         Investment income recognition and expense classification \n·         Fair value measurement and disclosure requirements \n·         Related party transactions\, contingencies and subsequent events \n \n\n\nDAY 2\nInvestment Accounting\, Valuation and Performance Reporting\n·         Accounting treatment of listed and unlisted investments \n·         Fair value hierarchy and valuation techniques for pension assets \n·         Property\, private equity and alternative investment accounting \n·         Impairment considerations and income recognition \n·         Reporting investment performance in financial statements and trustee reports \n \n\n\nUnderstanding the IFRS Sustainability Reporting Architecture\n·         The Need for Sustainability Reporting \n·         Purpose and scope of IFRS S1 and S2 \n·         Position of sustainability disclosures within general-purpose financial reporting \n·         Relationship between IFRS Sustainability Standards and financial statements \n·         Transition from voluntary ESG reports to regulated disclosures \n·         Implications for preparers\, trustees\, and auditors \n \n\n\nGeneral Requirements \n \n·         Sources of Guidance \n·         Location of Disclosures \n·         Timing of reporting \n·         Comparative information \n·         Statement of Compliance \n·         Judgments\, uncertainties & errors \n·         Best practices in data collection \n·         Building capacity within the organization \n·         Transition Reliefs\n\n\nDAY 3\nIdentifying Material Sustainability-related Risks and Opportunities\n·         Definition of sustainability-related risks and opportunities under IFRS S1 \n·         Financial materiality vs impact materiality \n·         Practical approaches to identifying material topics \n·         Use of value chain analysis in materiality assessment \n·         Documentation and governance of materiality judgments \n·\n\n\nSelecting and Reporting Sustainability Metrics\n·         Principles for selecting appropriate metrics \n·         Industry-based disclosures and use of SASB standards \n·         Quantitative vs qualitative metrics \n·         Data sources\, assumptions\, and estimation uncertainty \n·         Ensuring consistency and comparability \n \n\n\nGHG Accounting\n·         Cross-industry climate metrics \n·         Introduction to GHG Emissions \n·         Climate-Related Financial Risk and GHG Emissions \n·         GHG disclosure \n·         GHG key concepts \n·         GHG measurements \n·         Disaggregation of GHG emissions. \n \n\n\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE \nThis course will be useful to professional accountants and those aspiring the profession. \nFINANCIAL INVESTMENT  \nThe conference  charges are Ksh 15\,000 per delegate for both members and non-members. \nONLINE BOOKING: \nWe call on seminar participants to note that booking is available only online at www.icpak.com/events. \nDelegates 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) \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.
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/retirement-benefits-industry-conference-virtual-option/
LOCATION:Virtual Delivery
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars,Virtual Symposiums
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T060801
CREATED:20260103T220359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T221712Z
UID:10003312-1784710800-1784907000@www.icpak.com
SUMMARY:SACCO SECTOR CONFERENCE 2026
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nSACCO SECTOR CONFERENCE 2026\nTheme:\nDate: 22nd -24th July 2026 \nTime: 9.00-15.30\nVenue: Sarova Imperial -Kisumu \nOVERVIEW: \nTARGET AUDIENCE: \nThe conference is targeted at a wide range of professionals and organizations in the SACCO sector\, including: \n\nSACCO managers\, board members\, and staff\nFinancial regulators (e.g.\, Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA))\nPolicy makers in the financial services sector\nSACCO members and their representatives\nDevelopment partners\, NGOs\, and donor organizations involved in financial inclusion\nResearchers and academia focusing on cooperative finance\nTechnology and financial service providers offering digital solutions for SACCOs\n\nFINANCIAL COMMITMENT: \n\n\n\nCategory\nCharges Physical \n\n\nAssociate Members\nKes 40\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nFull Members\nKes. 45\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nNon-Member\nKes.50\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nAccommodation\nDelegates are advised to make own travel and accommodation arrangements\n\n\n\n**Charges will cater for daytime meals\, conference giveaways\, learning materials\, and certificates of attendance.  \nCPD UNITS \nMembers of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 20 CPD Units upon successfully attending all sessions. \n  \nONLINE 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. \nNITA 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  marketing@icpak.com. \nWe encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/sacco-sector-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Sarova Imperial Hotel\, 59963\, Nairobi\, 00200\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260722T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T060801
CREATED:20251224T075528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T080828Z
UID:10003266-1784736000-1784743200@www.icpak.com
SUMMARY:Evening Networking Forum–Personal Branding for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nEvening Networking Forum – Personal Branding for Professionals\nTheme: Shaping Your Narrative: Building a Credible and Influential Personal Brand\nDate: 22nd July 2026\nTime: 4.00pm – 6.00pm\nVenue: CPA Centre \nOverview \nIn today’s dynamic professional environment\, personal branding has become essential in shaping how individuals are perceived and valued. Beyond technical competence\, employers\, clients\, and colleagues increasingly focus on how professionals present themselves\, communicate their strengths\, and demonstrate their unique value. A strong personal brand builds the credibility and trust that modern workplaces demand\, especially as organizations seek strategic\, ethical\, and adaptable individuals. By clearly articulating their expertise and maintaining consistent visibility\, professionals position themselves as dependable\, resourceful\, and forward-thinking contributors\, ultimately gaining a significant competitive advantage and enhancing long-term career growth. \nToday\, branding extends far beyond physical workplaces into the digital world. Platforms such as LinkedIn\, online forums\, webinars\, and industry events offer professionals valuable opportunities to showcase expertise\, share knowledge\, and expand their networks. By managing their online presence strategically\, individuals can shape how they are perceived\, attract meaningful connections\, and open doors to new collaborations and career opportunities. \nThis Evening Networking Forum aims to equip participants with practical skills for building and strengthening their personal brands across various platforms. Through discussions\, real-life examples\, and peer learning\, attendees will explore core elements such as visibility\, communication\, authenticity\, and ethical behaviors. Participants will learn how to define their unique value\, enhance credibility\, maintain consistency in their online presence\, and cultivate strategic networks that support mentorship\, partnerships\, and leadership growth. The session draws on proven approaches in branding and professional development to help individuals become recognized for their expertise and character.Key discussion areas; \nUnderstanding Personal Branding \n\nWhat is a personal brand and why it matters\nCommon myths and the psychology of perception\nIdentifying your unique strengths\, passions\, and value\nThe branding triangle: credibility\, visibility\, and authenticity\nPractical: Personal SWOT and value proposition development\n\nCrafting Your Personal Brand Narrative \n\nWriting your professional bio\, tagline\, and elevator pitch\nAligning strengths\, passions\, and career goals\nPositioning yourself for leadership\, thought leadership\, or career growth\n\nDigital Branding and Online Presence \n\nLeveraging LinkedIn and other platforms for professional visibility\nBuilding a consistent and credible digital footprint\nPersonal branding on platforms like Twitter/X\, Medium\, and blogs\nCreating and curating content that reflects your expertise\n\nCommunication\, Visibility & Executive Presence \n\nMastering verbal\, non-verbal\, and written communication that supports your brand\nTips for presenting confidently in meetings\, interviews\, and public forums\n\nRoleplay: Deliver your personal pitch in networking scenarios \nEthics\, Professionalism & Authenticity in Personal Branding \n\nBalancing ambition with integrity\nBuilding trust through consistent ethical conduct\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: \nThis workshop will be useful to all Professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the Profession\, Senior professionals and leaders\, Consultants\, entrepreneurs\, and business owners\, Early- to mid-career professionals\, Students and emerging professionals \nCONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (CPD UNITS):\nMembers of ICPAK and those from reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 2 Structured CPD Units upon successful completion of the workshop. \nFINANCIAL COMMITMENT:\nThe workshop charges are Kshs. 2\,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 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 memberservices@icpak.com \nWe encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for update
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/evening-networking-forum-personal-branding-for-professionals/
LOCATION:ICPAK Auditorium\, CPA Centre\, Nairobi
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR