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SUMMARY:THE TAXATION MASTERCLASS 2026 EDITION 2 (mandatory training)
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nTHE TAXATION MASTERCLASS 2026 EDITION 2\nTheme: Advancing Tax Excellence in a Digital\, Sustainable and Globally Evolving Economy\nDate: 15th-19th June 2026\nTime: 09.00am-03.30pm\nVenue: Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa\, Mombasa \nThis is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration \nINTRODUCTION \nThe tax environment in Kenya and across the globe is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancement\, evolving fiscal needs and heightened expectations for transparency and accountability. As governments embrace digital systems and align with international tax reforms\, organizations must re-evaluate their approaches to compliance\, planning and financial governance. These shifts demand that accounting and finance professionals enhance their technical capacity and deepen their understanding of new tax trends. \nIn Kenya\, ongoing tax policy reforms continue to reshape the fiscal landscape\, with significant implications for businesses\, public institutions and individuals. The increasing use of digital tools\, enhanced tax reporting procedures and structured revenue mobilisation strategies require practitioners who can interpret regulatory changes and apply them effectively within their organizations. This has made continuous professional development not just desirable\, but essential. \nAt the same time\, international tax developments\, including global minimum tax adoption\, digital economy taxation and strengthened anti-avoidance frameworks are influencing domestic practice. Accountants and tax professionals must stay ahead of these changes to ensure compliance\, support strategic decision-making and mitigate risks arising from cross-border transactions and emerging global standards. \nSustainability considerations have further expanded the scope of tax practice\, with governments integrating environmental\, social and governance (ESG) principles into fiscal policy. Tax professionals now play a central role in advising on green incentives\, climate-linked fiscal measures and sustainability reporting expectations. This evolution underscores the need for practitioners to understand how tax interacts with broader ESG and regulatory frameworks. \nThe Taxation Masterclass is therefore designed as an intensive\, technical and forward-looking program that equips finance and accounting professionals with the knowledge\, tools and insights required to navigate and excel in an increasingly complex tax environment. It blends tax policy\, global reforms\, digital transformation\, risk management and sustainability into a cohesive professional learning experience. \nTAXATION MASTERCLASS OBJECTIVES \nParticipants will be able to benefit from the following upon successful completion: \n\nDeepen Understanding of Modern Tax Ecosystems: Strengthen knowledge of evolving tax landscapes\, including digital tax systems\, automation and AI-driven administration\, and their implications for organizational compliance.\nInterpret Current Tax Policy Reforms: Examine the impact of Kenya’s ongoing tax changes\, such as incentive rationalization\, revenue mobilisation measures and regulatory adjustments on businesses\, institutions\, and fiscal stability.\n\niii. Enhance Technical Capacity in Tax Risk Management: Build advanced skills in tax reviews\, audit preparedness\, documentation and managing tax exposures in increasingly complex regulatory environments. \n\nStrengthen Competence in Digital Tax Compliance: Equip participants with practical knowledge on e-invoicing\, real-time reporting\, data analytics\, and emerging digital tools used in modern tax administration.\nImprove Cross-Border Taxation Capabilities: Provide deeper insights into international tax trends\, global minimum tax developments\, cross-border VAT and transfer pricing compliance for multinational and regional operations.\nIntegrate ESG and Sustainability into Tax Practice: Enhance understanding of carbon taxation\, environmental fiscal reforms\, green incentives and the role of tax transparency within ESG reporting frameworks.\n\nvii. Promote Robust Tax Governance and Ethical Practice: Reinforce ethical standards and governance principles essential for managing tax responsibilities\, stakeholder expectations and institutional integrity. \nviii. Support County-Level Revenue and Fiscal Sustainability: Explore innovative models\, policies\, and accountability frameworks for strengthening county own-source revenue (OSR) and subnational fiscal resilience. \n\nEncourage Knowledge Exchange and Professional Collaboration: Provide a platform for professionals to share experiences\, learn emerging best practices and engage in dialogue on tax innovations and future trends.\nAdvance Continuous Professional Development: Deliver up-to-date\, practical training that enhances the relevance\, adaptability and long-term professional growth of accountants and tax practitioners in a dynamic environment.\n\nTAXATION MASTERCLASS TOPICS\nThe Taxation Masterclass will delve into the following topical areas among others: \nTheme 1: Digital Transformation in Taxation \n\nAI\, Automation & Data Analytics in Modern Tax Administration\nDigital Tax Compliance: E-Invoicing\, Real-Time Reporting & Emerging Technologies\nCybersecurity in Tax Practice: Safeguarding Financial and Tax Data\n\nTheme 2: Tax Policy\, Revenue Mobilisation & Economic Stability \n\nRethinking Tax Incentives & Exemptions: Impacts on Revenue Mobilisation\nTax Policy Reforms in Kenya: Balancing Compliance\, Growth & Fiscal Discipline\nCounty Revenue Enhancement Strategies: Innovations\, Challenges & Accountability\n\nTheme 3: Advanced Technical Skills for Tax Professionals \n\nTransfer Pricing Documentation & Compliance for Finance Professionals\nMastering Tax Risk Management: Controls\, Reviews & Audit Preparedness\nResponding to Tax Audits: Practical Approaches\, Documentation & Defence Files\n\nTheme 4: Sustainability\, ESG & the Future of Tax Compliance \n\nCarbon Taxation & Environmental Fiscal Reforms: Implications for Businesses\nESG Reporting\, Tax Transparency & Mandatory Disclosure Requirements\nGreen Incentives & Taxation of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Investments\n\nTheme 5: Global Tax Trends & Cross-Border Issues \n\nGlobal Minimum Tax & International Tax Reforms: What Finance Professionals Must Know\nCross-Border VAT\, Digital Commerce & Taxation of the Platform Economy\nIllicit Financial Flows\, Anti-Avoidance Measures & Strengthening Tax Governance\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE \nICPAK Members \,Accountants in both private and public sector \, Chief Finance Officers\, Finance Directors and Managers\, Private and Public Tax Practitioners\, Public Sector Accountants\, Transaction Advisors\, Engagement Partners and Key Audit staff\, Banking\, Financial services sector Accountants\, Internal Auditors\, Professionals working in Government and private sectors\, Accountants in Academia\, current and potential members of ICPAK\, members of other professional associations. \nYOUR FINANCIAL COMMITMENT \nThe seminar charges are Ksh 95\,000 per delegate for both members and non-members. \nContinuous Professional Development Units: \nMembers of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 CPD points upon successfully attending the Master Class. \nOnline Booking: \nWe call on all participants to note that booking 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 \, you can also reach us through marketing@icpak.com \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-taxation-masterclass-2026-edition-2-mandatory-training/
LOCATION:Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa\, Mombasa\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Assurance Workshop (Mandatory Training)
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nSustainability Assurance Workshop (Mandatory Training)\nDate: 17th – 18th June 2026\nTime: 9.00am-3.30pm\nDelivery Mode: Virtual \n(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nAs global expectations for transparency and accountability continue to rise\, organizations are increasingly required to demonstrate credible performance on environmental\, social and governance (ESG) matters. Sustainability assurance has therefore become essential in strengthening stakeholder confidence by enhancing the reliability and quality of sustainability-related disclosures. With the rapid adoption of sustainability reporting frameworks and the alignment of financial and non-financial information\, professionals must deepen their understanding of the evolving assurance landscape. \nThe shift toward standardized sustainability reporting\, especially with the introduction of IFRS S1 and S2 by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)\, alongside established frameworks such as GRI\, SASB and local regulatory requirements\, has created a need for consistent application and interpretation. These frameworks provide the structure for identifying material ESG issues\, defining reporting boundaries and ensuring comparability across organizations and industries. \nClimate-related disclosures have emerged as integral to sustainability reporting. Accordingly\, understanding Scope 1\, Scope 2\, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions become increasingly important as an entity measures and reports on its environmental impact. Accurate measurement and disclosure of emissions are increasingly linked to both financial reporting and enterprise risk management-factors that make this an area of significant focus during sustainability assurance engagements. \nHigh-quality ESG assurance requires quality internal controls\, reliable data systems\, and robust verification procedures. Practitioners should keep in mind the special challenges that arise when assessing ESG risks\, testing control environments\, and gathering evidence during limited or reasonable assurance engagements\, which are different from those encountered in traditional financial audits. The effective collection of data\, proper structuring of documentation\, and rigorous processes for verification are very important for credible sustainability reporting to the expectations of regulators and investors and wider stakeholders. \nThe workshop will highlight key aspects of Sustainability Assurance relating to the following: \nOverview of Sustainability Assurance \n\nThe purpose and importance of sustainability assurance.\nThe role of accountants and auditors in verifying ESG information.\nHow sustainability assurance enhances stakeholder confidence and transparency.\nKey drivers pushing organizations toward independent ESG assurance\n\n Regulatory and Reporting Frameworks \n\nGlobal frameworks: GRI\, SASB\, ISSB\, IFRS S1 & S2.\nLocal sustainability reporting requirements and regulations.\nAlignment between global standards and local regulatory expectations.\nEmerging disclosure requirements for climate\, social\, and governance metrics.\n\nGreenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Climate Reporting \n\nUnderstanding Scope 1\, 2\, and 3 emissions.\nRelevance of GHG reporting to financial and sustainability disclosures.\nGHG accounting methodologies and boundary setting (operational vs. organizational).\nTransition risks\, climate scenarios\, and their impact on disclosures.\n\nSustainability Assurance Engagements \n\nUnpacking International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000\nTypes of assurance: limited vs. reasonable.\nKey procedures and differences from traditional financial audits.\nIndependence\, ethical requirements\, and assurance provider qualifications.\nCommon challenges encountered during sustainability assurance engagements.\n\nData Collection\, Verification\, and Reporting \n\nBest practices for ESG data collection and quality control.\nVerification techniques and third-party assurance.\nData governance\, documentation\, and internal record-keeping standards.\nUse of technology and digital tools for ESG data management and reporting.\n\nESG Risk Management and Internal Controls \n\nIntegrating ESG risks into enterprise risk management.\nEnsuring accuracy and reliability of sustainability reporting.\nDesigning internal controls to support ESG data integrity and assurance readiness.\nMonitoring\, evaluation\, and continuous improvement of ESG risk processes.\n\nTarget Audience: \nThis training will be useful to all professional Accountants and professionals from all relevant cross-cutting disciplines since sustainability reporting and the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards are professional agnostic. \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/sustainability-assurance-workshop-mandatory-training/
LOCATION:Virtual Delivery
CATEGORIES:Mandatory Trainings,Virtual Symposiums
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