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SUMMARY:Audit Staff Training-A Practical Approach (Mandatory Training
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nAudit Staff Training-A practical Approach (Mandatory Training)\nTheme: Future-Ready Auditors: Enhancing Quality\, Innovation and Trust.\nDate: 30th September -1st October 2026\nTime: 9.00-15.30\nVenue: virtual\n(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nThe audit profession is undergoing unprecedented transformation driven by technological advancements\, evolving stakeholder expectations\, increasing regulatory scrutiny\, and the growing complexity of business transactions. Auditors are expected not only to provide assurance on financial information but also to navigate emerging risks\, leverage technology effectively and uphold the highest standards of professional judgment and ethical conduct. \nGlobally\, audit regulators and standard setters continue to introduce reforms aimed at strengthening audit quality and restoring public confidence in the profession. Recent developments such as the International Standards on Quality Management (ISQM 1 and ISQM 2)\, revisions to risk assessment and auditing standards\, increased focus on sustainability reporting and assurance\, and the adoption of advanced data analytics tools are reshaping audit methodologies and engagement practices. \nIn Kenya\, auditors operate within an increasingly complex environment characterized by heightened regulatory expectations\, digital transformation\, evolving reporting requirements\, and growing concerns over fraud\, cybersecurity threats\, and financial reporting quality. Recent corporate failures and governance challenges have further reinforced the need for robust audit processes\, enhanced professional skepticism\, and continuous capacity building among audit professionals. \nAs organizations embrace digital technologies and face new business risks\, audit staff must develop competencies that extend beyond traditional audit approaches. Skills in data analytics\, risk assessment\, fraud detection\, audit quality management\, and sustainability assurance are becoming essential for delivering high-quality audits that meet stakeholder expectations. \nThe Audit Staff Training Programme seeks to equip audit professionals with practical knowledge and emerging skills necessary to enhance audit quality\, strengthen professional judgment\, improve risk identification\, and effectively respond to the evolving demands of the profession. The programme will provide participants with insights into current auditing standards\, technological innovations\, fraud risk management\, and sustainability-related assurance considerations. \nKey Topics \n\n\n\nDAY\nMODULE\nTOPICS\n\n\n\n\nDAY 1\nA.   Risk-Based Auditing and Audit Planning\n·         Understanding the entity and its environment \n·         Identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement (ISA 315 Revised) \n·         Materiality considerations in audit planning \n·         Risk assessment procedures and documentation requirements \n·         Designing responses to identified risks (ISA 330) \n·         Practical case studies on risk-based auditing \n \n\n\nB.   Audit Quality Management and Professional Skepticism\n·         Overview of ISQM 1 and ISQM 2 requirements \n·         Establishing a culture of audit quality \n·         Professional skepticism and professional judgment \n·         Common audit deficiencies identified during inspections \n·         Root cause analysis and remediation of quality issues \n·         Enhancing audit engagement performance\n\n\nC.   Fraud Risk Assessment and Forensic Audit Techniques\n·         Auditor responsibilities relating to fraud (ISA 240) \n·         Fraud risk factors and red flags \n·         Lessons from recent corporate fraud cases \n·         Fraud detection techniques and investigative procedures \n·         Use of data analytics in fraud identification \n·         Documentation and reporting considerations.\n\n\nDAY 2\nD.   Technology\, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Audit\n·         Digital transformation of audit engagements \n·         Introduction to audit data analytics \n·         Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) \n·         Artificial Intelligence applications in auditing \n·         Cybersecurity risks and audit implications \n·         Future-ready auditing practices\n\n\nE.   Auditing Complex Areas of Financial Statements\n·         Auditing accounting estimates under ISA 540 (Revised) \n·         Revenue recognition challenges (IFRS 15) \n·         Auditing leases under IFRS 16 \n·         Impairment assessments and going concern considerations \n·         Related-party transactions and significant judgments \n·         Practical examples and common audit pitfalls \n \n\n\nF.   Sustainability Assurance and Effective Audit Reporting\n·         Overview of sustainability and ESG reporting requirements \n·         IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 implications for auditors \n·         Introduction to sustainability assurance engagements – ISSA 5000 \n·         Key Audit Matters (ISA 701) \n·         Communicating with those charged with governance \n·         Preparing clear\, concise and impactful audit reports\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nAuditors working in  accounting firms\, internal audit departments\, or as external auditors.\nIndividuals with a basic understanding of auditing principles who seek to deepen their knowledge of international auditing standards.\nAudit managers and team leads who need to ensure their teams adhere to ISA requirements.\n\n\nAccounting and finance professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of international auditing standards.\nAudit managers\, supervisors\, and directors.\nRegulatory and oversight bodies involved in auditing\, accounting\, and financial reporting.\nStudents pursuing qualifications in auditing and accounting  \n\nContinuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units): \nMembers of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 10 CPD Units upon successfully attending the session. \nCost: \nCharges for the training will be Kes 10\,000/= which will cover workshop fees\, materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \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. \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/audit-staff-training-a-practical-approach-mandatory-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Delivery
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261014T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T220704
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SUMMARY:The IFRS Seminar-Mandatory Training
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nThe IFRS Seminar (Mandatory Training)\nDate: 14th – 14th October  2026\nTime: 9.00am-3.30pm\nDelivery Mode: Virtual\n(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nIn today’s rapidly evolving financial reporting landscape\, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) have become the global benchmark for transparency\, consistency\, and comparability in financial statements. With frequent updates issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)\, organizations must continuously enhance their understanding of both existing standards and emerging developments such as sustainability-related disclosures\, IFRS 9\, IFRS 15\, IFRS 16\, and IFRS 17. \nMany preparers\, auditors\, regulators\, and users of financial statements face challenges in interpreting complex IFRS requirements\, implementing new standards\, and ensuring high-quality reporting. This two-day IFRS Seminar is designed to bridge knowledge gaps\, strengthen technical capacity\, and equip finance professionals with up-to-date insights and practical tools for IFRS compliance. \nKey Topics to Be Covered \n\nOverview of the recently issued not yet effective standards IFRS 18\, IFRS 19\nDetailed Session on IFRS 9: Financial Instruments\n\n\nClassification & measurement\nExpected credit loss model\n\n\nIFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers\n\n\nFive-step revenue recognition model\nPractical application examples\n\n\nIFRS 16: Leases — Practical Application\nIFRS 17: Insurance Contracts (Overview and Key Principles)\nRecent IFRS Amendments & Emerging Trends (including sustainability-related disclosures)\n\nTarget Audience \nThis course will be useful to professionals in financial reporting and specifically:  \n\nAccountants and finance officers\nInternal and external auditors\nFinancial managers and controllers\nGrant/project accountants\nBudget and planning officers\nCompliance and governance personnel\nSenior managers responsible for financial oversight\n\nContinuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units): \nMembers of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 10 CPD Units upon successfully attending the session. \nCost: \nCharges for the training will be Kes 10\,000/= which will cover workshop fees\, materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \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. \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/the-ifrs-seminar-mandatory-training-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Delivery
CATEGORIES:Mandatory Trainings,Virtual Symposiums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261030T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T220704
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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: Nakuru\, TBC \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:To be confirmed\, Nakuru
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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