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SUMMARY:RETIREMENT BENEFITS INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (physical 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: 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. 10\,000\n\n\nFull Members\nKes. 45\,000 per Delegate\nKes. 10\,000\n\n\nNon-Member\nKes. 50\,000 per Delegate\nKes. 10\,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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260625T223100
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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 10\,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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260625T223100
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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: \nThe Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) sector continues to play a pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion\, mobilizing savings and providing affordable access to credit for a significant proportion of the Kenyan population. This contribution is particularly evident in rural communities\, where SACCOs have substantially improved access to essential financial services for individuals who would otherwise remain underserved by conventional banking institutions. By offering accessible savings and credit facilities\, SACCOs have empowered ordinary citizens\, fostered economic participation and promoted socio-economic development at the grassroots level. \nHowever\, the SACCO sector has historically faced several challenges\, including weak governance structures\, inadequate capitalization\, non-compliance with financial reporting standards and emerging sustainability requirements. These challenges have constrained the sector’s ability to fully realize its potential as a catalyst for the socio-economic empowerment of its members. The recent events involving the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of governance failures within the sector. The scandal\, which resulted in substantial financial losses for participating SACCOs and their members\, significantly eroded stakeholder confidence and underscored the far-reaching implications of poor governance on the stability of the financial sector and the broader economy. \nThese developments underscore the urgent need to strengthen governance frameworks\, enhance oversight mechanisms\, and foster a renewed commitment to accountability\, transparency and prudent financial management within SACCO institutions. In response to the governance and operational weaknesses exposed by these failures\, the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have intensified regulatory requirements and supervisory oversight aimed at safeguarding members’ deposits\, promoting sound corporate governance practices and enhancing the financial resilience and stability of SACCOs. These measures are intended not only to restore public confidence in the sector but also to ensure that SACCOs operate in a safe\, sustainable and member-centric manner. \nOn a positive note\, the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award 2025 provided valuable insights and learning opportunities for the SACCO sector. Several SACCOs distinguished themselves by demonstrating exemplary practices in financial reporting\, corporate governance and sustainability. These institutions exhibited strong adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) while integrating Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) principles into their strategic and operational frameworks\, thereby enhancing transparency\, accountability\, and stakeholder confidence. \nImportantly\, the FiRe Award also brought to the fore critical issues affecting the sector’s compliance landscape and operational effectiveness. Among the key challenges identified were weaknesses in governance structures\, inadequate capitalization\, technological deficiencies and increasing incidences of fraud. These findings underscore the need for SACCOs to strengthen institutional governance\, invest in digital transformation\, enhance internal control systems and adopt sustainable business practices to improve resilience\, maintain regulatory compliance and safeguard member interests. \nThe SACCO Sector Conference 2026\, therefore\, presents a timely and strategic platform for stakeholders to critically reflect on the prevailing challenges confronting the sector while jointly exploring emerging opportunities for innovation\, resilience and sustainable growth. By fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration among key actors\, the conference seeks to strengthen the capacity of SACCO leaders\, practitioners and members to effectively navigate the evolving financial landscape. Ultimately\, it aims to enhance institutional adaptability\, reinforce sector relevance and secure the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of SACCOs in a rapidly changing economic environment. \nThe following topics will be covered in the conference: \n\nKeynote address from SASRA\nSACCO Regulatory Compliance Framework: Understanding the legal and regulatory framework governing SACCOs in Kenya.\nRegulatory roundtable -SASRA\, CBK and other relevant regulators.\nOverview of new guidance and advisories issued by SASRA & ICPAK.\nGovernance & Ethical Leadership: Enhancing good governance structures for effective oversight\, compliance and ethical leadership.\nCross-cutting and recurring issues emanating from the audit of SACCOs.\nFiRe Award feedback and participation by SACCOs.\nDigital innovations & financial inclusion: enhancing member-centricity and innovation for effective service delivery to members.\nStrategic partnerships & collaborations: evolving strategic partnerships with fintechs\, banks\, insurers and technology providers to diversify service offerings.\nCybersecurity and data protection: Compliance with obligations under the Data Protection Act and regulations and address potential cyberattacks and fraud schemes.\nSustainability and Climate Change: Readiness for implementation of IFRS S1 & S2 by SACCOs and way forward.\nData Analytics & Key Tax matters for SACCOs: Leveraging data analytics to support SACCO operations and service provision.\nEmerging & current tax matters for SACCOs.\n Anti Money Laundering: Requirements for Accounting Professionals in the SACCO Sector.\n Stress management & building resilience in the workplace.\n\n TARGET 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
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