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SUMMARY:THE 14TH ANNUAL TAX CONVENTION (MANDATORY TRAINING)
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nTHE 14TH ANNUAL TAX CONVENTION (MANDATORY TRAINING)\nTheme: Tax Practice in a High-Enforcement Era: Preparedness\, Data and Accountability”.\nDATE: 14TH – 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026\nVENUE: SAROVA WHITESANDS BEACH RESORT & SPA MOMBASA\nTIME: 09.00AM – 03.30PM\n(This is one of the mandatory trainings for practicing certificate consideration) \nOVERVIEW \nTax practice has entered a decisive enforcement phase in which understanding tax law is no longer sufficient on its own. Across the globe\, revenue authorities are shifting from compliance-oriented engagement to assertive\, technology-enabled enforcement models that emphasize data interrogation\, real-time reporting\, and retrospective scrutiny of tax positions. The implementation stage of global reforms\, particularly under the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework and BEPS Pillar II\, has intensified audit activity and increased exposure to penalties\, adjustments\, and reputational risk for both taxpayers and their advisors. \nIn Kenya\, this shift is increasingly evident. Successive Finance Acts\, the expansion of electronic invoicing through eTIMS\, enhanced third-party data integration\, and a more aggressive audit posture by the Kenya Revenue Authority have fundamentally changed how compliance is assessed and enforced. Tax audits are now faster\, more data-driven\, and less reliant on negotiated outcomes. County governments\, facing growing fiscal pressure\, are also strengthening own-source revenue enforcement\, introducing an additional layer of compliance and dispute risk for businesses and professionals alike. \nAs enforcement intensity rises\, the role of the tax professional is being redefined. Practitioners are now expected to design and defend tax positions capable of withstanding deep forensic scrutiny\, manage electronic evidence trails\, respond to simultaneous national and county audits\, and guide clients through complex dispute and litigation processes. At the same time\, heightened enforcement has amplified ethical pressure\, professional liability exposure\, and reputational risk\, particularly where aggressive tax planning\, documentation weaknesses\, or governance failures are involved. \nAgainst this backdrop\, the 14th Annual Tax Convention is deliberately positioned as an advanced\, practice-oriented forum focused on enforcement realities rather than policy theory. The Convention will examine how tax laws are applied in practice\, how audits are conducted\, how disputes unfold\, and how professionals can protect both their clients and themselves in an increasingly unforgiving regulatory environment. Through technical sessions\, real-world case analysis\, and regulatory perspectives\, participants will gain practical insights into audit readiness\, defensibility\, dispute management\, and ethical decision-making under pressure. \nKey Coverage Areas of the 14th Tax Convention \nThe 14th Annual Tax Convention will delve into the following topical areas among others \nTheme 1: Tax Policy in a Data-Driven Era \n\nUpdate on the implementation of the National Tax Policy\nHarnessing Data to Expand the Tax Base Without Increasing Tax Rates\nThe New Face of Tax Audits: Data Analytics\, Automation\, and Real-Time Enforcement\nManaging Audit Risk through the Lens of the Finance Act 2026: Default Assessments\, anti-avoidance provisions and prepopulated returns\n\nTheme 2: Defensibility\, Evidence\, and Audit Readiness \n\nBuilding Defensible Tax Positions: Documentation\, Professional Judgement\, and Risk Assessment\n\n\nElectronic Evidence\, eTIMS Data\, and Transaction Reconstruction in Tax Audits\n\nTheme 3: Advanced International Tax and Transfer Pricing \n\nBEPS Pillar II in Practice: Compliance Failures\, Data Gaps\, and Enforcement Risks\nTransfer Pricing Audits: Trends\, Red Flags\, and Defense Strategies\nRegional integration and investment in Africa: The place of EAC on the global solutions implementation\n\nTheme 4: Disputes\, Litigation\, and Multi-Level Tax Risk \n\nManaging Tax Disputes from Assessment to Appeal: Practical Strategies\nCounty Own-Source Revenue Enforcement: Legal Risk\, Compliance\, and Litigation\n\nTheme 5: Accountability\, Ethics\, and Professional Survival \n\nEthics and Independence Under Pressure: Managing Client Expectations and Regulatory Scrutiny\n\n\nProfessional Liability\, Sanctions\, and Reputational Risk in Tax Practice\nTax Governance and Board Accountability: Strengthening Oversight in High-Enforcement Environments\n\nANNUAL TAX CONVENTION OBJECTIVES  \nParticipants will be able to benefit from the following upon successful completion: \n\nAnalyse the evolving tax enforcement environment in Kenya\, the region\, and globally\, and assess its implications for tax advisory and compliance practice.\nBuild and document defensible tax positions capable of withstanding data-driven audits and regulatory scrutiny.\n\n\nApply advanced skills in audit readiness\, electronic evidence management\, and transaction reconstruction\, particularly in the context of eTIMS and digital records.\n\n\nNavigate tax disputes and litigation more effectively\, including managing assessments\, objections\, appeals\, and negotiations with revenue authorities.\nInterpret and implement BEPS Pillar II and international tax rules with a focus on compliance risk\, penalties\, and enforcement exposure.\nStrengthen competence in transfer pricing audits\, including documentation standards\, red-flag identification\, and defence strategies.\n\n\nEvaluate emerging county and sub-national tax enforcement risks and manage overlapping national and county tax obligations.\nIntegrate ESG\, carbon taxation\, and sustainability obligations into tax practice with an appreciation of enforcement and disclosure risk.\n\n\nUphold ethical judgment\, independence\, and professional integrity under heightened regulatory\, commercial\, and reputational pressure.\nEnhance professional resilience by understanding personal liability\, sanctions\, and reputational risk associated with modern tax practice.\nSupport continuous professional development through advanced\, practice-oriented\, CPD-certified learning aligned with current enforcement realities.\n\n TARGET AUDIENCE  \nThis training is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration. It is also open to all Tax Professionals\, Audit Practitioners\, Senior Management of Organisations\, CEOs and Boards and government officials/experts who deal with international tax or transfer pricing in Africa and wish to gain a deeper technical understanding of relevant tax matters. \nAll members who would wish to practice in the future are also encouraged to enrol on the course as it provides practical skills required for effective performance of their roles in taxation and tax advisory services. \n CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS: \nMembers of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 CPD points upon successfully attending the event. \n FINANCIAL INVESTMENT: \n\n\n\nDetails\nAmount\n\n\nAssociate Members\nKShs 64\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nFull Members\nKShs. 69\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nNon-Member\nKShs. 74\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nAccommodation**\nDelegates are advised to make own accommodation arrangements\n\n\n\nNote: Seminar charges cater for training fee\, training materials\, certificate and meals during the event. \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) \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION \nThe Tax Convention attracts over 400 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 0719 074 100/129. \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-14th-annual-tax-convention-mandatory-training/
LOCATION:Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa\, Mombasa\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260916T090000
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SUMMARY:Audit Managers and Supervisors Seminar 2026 (Mandatory Training)
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nAudit Managers & Supervisors Seminar 2026 (Mandatory Training)\nDate: 16th -17th September 2026\nTime: 9.00am-3.30pm\nDelivery Mode: Virtual\nTheme: Enhancing Audit Quality\, Professional Judgment\, and Regulatory Compliance in a Changing Business Environment\n(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nAs expectations from stakeholders continue to increase\, new regulations\, technology\, and business risks continue shaping the auditing profession. It is\, therefore\, the responsibility of audit managers and supervisors to ensure that audits are planned\, performed\, and supervised according to both professional standards and regulations. \nWith recent developments in financial reporting\, quality management\, sustainability reporting\, data analytics\, and corporate governance\, audit engagements have become increasingly complicated. Firms are\, thus\, expected to improve their audit quality\, be more skeptical about their findings\, and adopt proper quality management systems. \nThe Audit Managers & Supervisors Seminar is structured as an obligatory training program designed to develop the skills and knowledge of audit practitioners that are essential in managing audit engagements efficiently. The seminar will offer a forum where the participants can discuss recent trends in audit practice\, share their experience\, and find ways to cope with emerging risks and quality issues. \nDelegates will learn about the application of the International Standards on Auditing (ISA)\, International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM)\, ethical considerations\, regulatory requirements\, and best practices in supervision of audit engagements in the ever-changing business world. \nObjectives \nThe aim of the seminar is to: \n\nDevelop knowledge about developments in audit and assurance standards.\nDevelop audit quality management and engagement supervision skills.\nEnsure professional\, ethical and regulatory compliance.\nDevelop risk assessment and professional judgment in audit engagements.\nProvide approaches to dealing with audit risks in an efficient manner.\nDevelop leadership and people management skills for effective engagement delivery.\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\nDAY\nMODULE\nTOPICS\n\n\n\n\nDAY 1\nA.   Audit Quality Management and Regulatory Expectations\n·         Application of ISQM 1 and ISQM 2 standards. \n·         Analysis of underlying causes of audit deficiencies. \n·         Quality control monitoring and improvement processes. \n·         Implications from regulatory inspections for practitioners. \n·         Improvement of firm-wide quality management system.\n\n\nB.   Effective Audit Planning\, Supervision\, and Review \n \n·         Risk-based audit planning techniques. \n·         Supervisory responsibilities throughout the audit lifecycle \n·         Documentation and review requirements. \n·         Coaching and mentoring audit teams. \n·         Managing audit timelines and engagement budgets. \n \n\n\nC.   Professional Ethics and Independence\n·         Applying the IESBA Code of Ethics. \n·         Dealing with threats to independence and safeguarding. \n·         Professional skepticism and professional judgement. \n·         Ethical challenges in audit engagements. \n·         Addressing conflicts of interest and non-compliance issues.\n\n\n\nTarget 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 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-managers-and-supervisors-seminar-2026-mandatory-training/
LOCATION:Virtual Delivery
CATEGORIES:Mandatory Trainings,Virtual Symposiums
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