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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261231T153000
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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:Mandatory Trainings,Virtual Symposiums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261014T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261231T153000
DTSTAMP:20261024T170110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T125206Z
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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,Past Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261029T153000
DTSTAMP:20261024T170110
CREATED:20260108T203631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T181508Z
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SUMMARY:International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) Seminar-mandatory training
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nISAs Seminar (Mandatory Training)\nTheme: Enhancing Audit Quality Through International Standards on Auditing\nDate: 28th -29th October 2026\nTime: 9.00am-3.30pm\nDelivery Mode: Virtual\n(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nISAs provide the internationally accepted framework within which high-quality audits are performed to enhance the credibility and reliability of financial statements. Considering the increasingly growing regulatory scrutiny\, the dynamic nature of financial reporting requirements\, and complex risk landscapes that businesses are facing\, keeping up with the demands of ISAs is central for auditors in retaining their professional integrity\, discharging due diligence\, and providing assurance on which stakeholders should be able to rely.\nThis program will equip participants with foundational and practical knowledge of ISAs. The program will outline the way ISAs guide auditors on planning\, conducting\, and reporting on audits; compliance with ethical requirements; quality control; and risk management processes. The program will place emphasis on professional skepticism\, auditor responsibilities\, and evidence-gathering procedures\, as well as emerging challenges like fraud detection\, technological developments\, and new requirements for financial reporting standards.\nParticipants will learn how to implement ISAs effectively in interactive sessions\, case studies drawn from real-life experiences\, and discussions led by experts. The seminar will also cover updates on recent developments and amendments to ISAs\, enabling auditors to be updated on international best practices and trends worldwide. By attending this program\, participants will enhance their audit competencies\, improve decision-making\, and make valuable contributions to the delivery of high-quality audits that strengthen public confidence in financial reporting.\nTopics are as follows:\n1. ISA 570 – Going Concern\n• Risk assessment procedures\n• Evaluating management’s assessment of going concern\n• Evaluating management’s plan for future actions\n• Transparency about going concern in the auditor’s report\n2. Ethical requirements & Independence challenges\n• Conflicts of interest in digital audit environments\n• Independence considerations in providing non-assurance services\n• Addressing management intimidating and advocacy threats\n• Whistleblowing and auditor responsibility\n3. ISA 240 – The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements\n• Scope of ISA 240\n• Responsibilities of the auditor\, management and those charged with governance\n• Key concepts\n• Relationship with other ISAs\n4. ISA 220 – Quality Management for an Audit of Financial Statements\n• Leadership responsibilities for managing and achieving quality on audits\n• Firms system of quality management and role of engagement teams\n• Relevant ethical requirements\, including those related to independence\n• Role and responsibilities of the engagement partner\n• Consultation requirements\n• Documentation requirements\n5. International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM 1 & 2)\n• Quality Objectives under ISQM1\n• Engagement performance requirements\n• Client acceptance and continuous procedures\n• When an EQR is required\n• Role and responsibilities of the EQR\n6. Sustainability assurance & the auditors expanding role (Emerging global priority)\n• ESG data reliability and auditing challenges\n• Interaction between ISAs and ISSA 5000\n• Greenwashing risks and auditor responsibility\n• Assurance over climate-related disclosures (IFRS S1\, S2)\n• Independence considerations in sustainability advisory work\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/international-standards-on-auditing-isas-seminar-mandatory-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Delivery
CATEGORIES:Mandatory Trainings,Virtual Symposiums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261030T153000
DTSTAMP:20261024T170110
CREATED:20260114T174819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T130622Z
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SUMMARY:Forensic\, Fraud and Internal Controls Workshop  Eastern Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nForensic\, Fraud and Internal Controls Workshop – Eastern Branch\nTheme: Strengthening Integrity\, Accountability\, and Resilience Through Forensic Insights and Internal Controls\nDate: 29th – 30th October 2026\nTime: 09.00am-03.30\nVenue: GMC Palace\, Kitengela Kajiado \nOverview \nIn today’s fast-paced and complex professional environment\, the risk of fraud\, financial misstatement\, and governance failures has escalated across both public and private sectors. Organizations face operational\, financial\, and compliance challenges daily\, and even minor lapses in controls or ethical judgment can compromise organizational integrity\, reputation\, and stakeholder trust. For accounting\, audit\, finance\, and risk professionals\, proficiency in forensic accounting\, fraud detection\, and internal control frameworks is critical to ensuring organizational resilience. \nForensic insights and robust internal controls are no longer merely compliance tools—they are strategic enablers that help professionals detect irregularities\, prevent misconduct\, and maintain operational and financial accuracy. Professionals equipped with these skills can identify vulnerabilities in processes\, monitor critical systems\, and recommend interventions that strengthen governance structures. Modern digital technologies\, including data analytics\, AI-powered tools\, and continuous monitoring platforms\, have enhanced the ability to detect anomalies\, investigate suspicious transactions\, and prevent fraud before it escalates. \nA strong understanding of internal controls and forensic methodologies also promotes ethical decision-making and accountability. Professionals learn to navigate complex operational and financial landscapes\, maintain transparency\, and foster cultures that resist fraud and unethical behavior. Applied skills in transaction monitoring\, audit trails\, risk assessment\, whistleblower frameworks\, and investigative techniques ensure participants can contribute to an environment of trust\, resilience\, and accountability. \nThis two-day workshop blends practical exercises\, case studies\, and interactive discussions to provide participants with hands-on experience in forensic accounting\, fraud detection\, and internal controls. Delegates will explore real-world scenarios\, practice investigative and risk assessment techniques\, and discuss strategies for enhancing organizational integrity. The workshop also emphasizes collaboration\, ethical judgment\, and the application of technology in safeguarding financial and operational systems. \nIt is in recognition of the critical role of forensic accounting\, fraud awareness\, and internal controls in professional practice that the Institute has organized this workshop. The session is designed to enhance participants’ technical competence\, ethical awareness\, and practical skills to strengthen accountability\, governance\, and organizational resilience. \nThe workshop is designed to cover the following topics:\n1. Foundations of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Risk\n• Principles\, purpose\, and scope of forensic accounting\n• Identifying common fraud schemes and red flags\n• The role of forensic accounting in organizational governance \n2. Internal Controls and Risk Mitigation\n• Designing\, assessing\, and strengthening internal control systems\n• Linking controls to organizational objectives and compliance frameworks\n• Monitoring mechanisms to prevent operational and financial breaches \n3. Fraud Detection Techniques and Technology\n• Leveraging data analytics\, ERP systems\, and continuous monitoring\n• Using AI and forensic software to detect irregularities\n• Case studies demonstrating technology-driven fraud detection \n4. Whistleblowing\, Ethics\, and Accountability\n• Principles and importance of whistleblower frameworks\n• Protecting whistleblowers and promoting ethical decision-making\n• Lessons from real-life whistleblowing successes and failures \n5. Applied Forensic Case Studies\n• Scenario-based exercises to detect\, investigate\, and respond to fraud\n• Developing mitigation strategies and risk response plans\n• Group discussions to reinforce practical learning \n6. Strengthening Governance and Networking with Forensic Awareness\n• Board and management roles in fraud risk oversight\n• Strategies for promoting transparency\, accountability\, and ethical culture\n• Networking and peer collaboration to share experiences and practical insights \nTarget Audience: \nThis seminar will be useful to professionals in Spheres. \nYour Financial Commitment \nCharges for the training will be Kes 10\,000/= which will cover workshop fees\, materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \n CPD Units \nMembers of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 CPD Units upon successfully attending all sessions. \n Online 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. \n National 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 0787400550\,  or via email to David Mutiso    at David.Mutiso@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/forensic-fraud-and-internal-controls-workshop-mandatory-training-eastern-branch/
LOCATION:GMC Palace\, Kitengela Kajiado
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261030T153000
DTSTAMP:20261024T170110
CREATED:20260114T181211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T095058Z
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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: Merica Hotel\, Nakuru. \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:Merica Hotel\,\, Nakuru
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261126T153000
DTSTAMP:20261024T170110
CREATED:20260109T100937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T101857Z
UID:10003363-1795597200-1795707000@www.icpak.com
SUMMARY:Practical Ethics Forum -mandatory training
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nPractical Ethics Forum  (Mandatory Training)\nTheme:\nDate: 25th -26th November 2026\nTime: 9.00-15.30\nVenue: virtual\n(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nTarget Audience: \nMembers of Boards in public and private corporations\, Chief Finance Officers\, Finance Directors and Managers\, Private and Public Audit Practitioners\, Public Sector Accountants\, Transaction Advisors\, Engagement Partners and Key Audit staff\, Banking\, Financial services sector Accountants\, Internal Auditors\, Tax Practitioners\, Professionals working in Government and private sectors\, Accountants in Academia\, current and potential members of ICPAK\, members of other professional associations. \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   at marketing@icpak.com \nWe encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/practical-ethics-forum-mandatory-training/
LOCATION:Virtual Delivery
CATEGORIES:Mandatory Trainings,Virtual Symposiums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261127T153000
DTSTAMP:20261024T170110
CREATED:20260114T165336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T132454Z
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SUMMARY:Audit Quality Assurance Workshop (Mandatory Training) - Mt Kenya Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nAudit Quality Assurance Workshop– Mt. Kenya Branch\nTheme: Strengthening Audit Quality for Public Trust & Professional Excellence\nDate: 26th – 27th November 2026\nTime: 09.00 am – 4:00 pm\nVenue: Kiambu\nA(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nAudit Quality Assurance remains the cornerstone of public confidence in financial reporting and the credibility of the accounting profession. In Kenya\, auditors operate within an increasingly demanding environment characterized by heightened regulatory oversight\, frequent quality inspections\, complex reporting frameworks\, expanded stakeholder expectations\, and growing exposure to litigation and reputational risk. These realities place audit quality not just as a technical requirement\, but as a strategic professional imperative. \nDespite significant regulatory progress and the adoption of international auditing and quality management standards\, inspection findings and practice reviews continue to reveal persistent gaps in key areas such as audit planning\, risk assessment\, documentation quality\, use of professional judgment\, audit evidence\, ethical compliance\, and firm-level quality management systems. Many practitioners still grapple with balancing commercial pressures\, client expectations\, independence requirements\, and the need for consistent\, high-quality audit execution. \nIn the Kenyan context\, auditors must also contend with complex public sector engagements\, evolving corporate governance standards\, procurement-driven audit risks\, and weak internal control environments in some institutions. These dynamics heighten exposure to audit failure\, fraud risk\, and regulatory sanctions—underscoring the urgent need for continuous professional upskilling focused on practical audit quality assurance. \nThis 2-Day Audit Quality Assurance workshop is therefore designed as a focused\, practical\, and capacity-building forum to strengthen the foundations of audit quality in Kenya. It will address the entire audit quality value chain—from engagement acceptance\, planning\, and risk assessment to execution\, reporting\, ethics\, and firm-wide quality management. The symposium will also emphasize regulatory expectations\, inspection readiness\, and proactive quality control as essential components of sustainable audit practice. \nThrough practitioner-led discussions\, regulatory insights\, case studies\, and experience-sharing\, participants will be equipped with practical tools\, renewed professional judgment\, and structured quality assurance approaches to enhance consistency\, reduce audit failure risk\, and reinforce compliance with international standards. Ultimately\, the symposium seeks to reposition audit quality as a professional culture—not merely a compliance obligation—anchored in integrity\, competence\, and accountability. \n\nAudit Quality as a Professional Culture\n\n\nPositioning audit quality beyond compliance into a firm-wide culture anchored on integrity\, objectivity\, and public interest responsibility.\n\n\nRisk-Based Audit Planning & Professional Judgment\n\n\nStrengthening auditors’ capacity to conduct robust risk assessments\, exercise sound professional judgment\, and design responsive audit strategies in complex and high-risk environments.\n\n\nAudit Execution\, Evidence & Documentation Excellence\n\n\nEnhancing the quality of audit testing\, audit evidence sufficiency\, and documentation standards to meet regulatory inspection expectations and withstand legal and professional scrutiny.\n\n\nEthics\, Independence & Managing Commercial Pressures\n\n\nReinforcing ethical compliance\, independence safeguards\, and conflict management amidst client pressure\, competition\, advocacy threats\, and economic constraints.\n\n\nFirm-Level Quality Management Systems (ISQM 1 & 2)\n\n\nPractical implementation of Quality Management Systems at the firm and engagement partner level\, focusing on leadership responsibility\, engagement quality reviews\, monitoring\, and continuous improvement.\n\n\nRegulatory Expectations\, Inspections & Practice Review Readiness\n\n\nPreparing practitioners for ICPAK and external regulator inspections through proactive quality controls\, common inspection findings\, remediation strategies\, and sustainable compliance approaches.\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 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 +254 743 207691\,   or via email to  Lisbeth Gakii at  lisbeth.gakii@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/audit-quality-assurance-workshop-mandatory-training-mt-kenya/
LOCATION:To Be Confirmed\, Kiambu
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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SUMMARY:Branch Annual Tax Workshop-Mandatory Training (Nyanza Branch)
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nBranch Annual Tax Workshop  (Nyanza Branch) Mandatory Training\nTheme: Navigating Tax Compliance in a Changing Regulatory Landscape\nDate: 10th – 11th December 2026\nTime: 09.00am -3.30pm\nVenue: Kisumu\, To be Confirmed\n(This is one of the mandatory training courses for Practicing Certificate consideration) \nOverview \nThe modern tax landscape in Kenya and globally presents multifaceted challenges. Finance professionals must navigate corporate income tax\, VAT\, excise duties\, PAYE\, transfer pricing\, digital taxation\, and emerging compliance requirements. Non-compliance exposes organizations to financial penalties\, reputational risks\, and operational disruption. Accountants\, tax practitioners\, auditors\, and finance managers therefore play a critical role in safeguarding compliance\, advising on strategic tax planning\, and supporting overall organizational decision-making. \nDirect taxes sting the pockets of workers\, entrepreneurs and investors\, and simultaneously reducing their disposable income. The combined effect is to squeeze household budgets\, diminishing livelihoods\, lifestyle choices and business activity. In a context where governments have to cope with less revenue\, increasing expenditure and resulting fiscal constraints\, raising revenue remains the most important function of taxes. This serves as the primary means for financing public goods such as maintenance of law and order and public infrastructure. \nToday’s tax environment is increasingly complex\, with rapid legislative changes\, heightened regulatory scrutiny\, digitalization of tax administration\, and international tax reforms challenging professionals to ensure compliance while optimizing tax positions. \nThe Branch Annual Tax Workshop has been designed to equip participants with practical knowledge\, technical skills\, and actionable insights for effective tax management. Through a combination of technical instruction\, interactive exercises\, real-world scenarios\, and practical case studies\, participants will explore key aspects of domestic taxation\, corporate and personal tax obligations\, indirect taxes\, tax audits\, dispute resolution\, and ethical tax practice. The workshop also introduces participants to digital tax tools\, emerging trends\, and strategic considerations in integrating tax functions with organizational objectives. \nBy the end of this two-day program\, participants will be prepared to manage complex tax issues\, ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws\, implement practical strategies\, and contribute to organizational efficiency\, transparency\, and value creation. \nTopics to be covered include:  \n\nEthical standards and professionalism in tax practice -Code of conduct requirements\nTax Dispute resolution\nChanges in tax requirements – Overview of the Tax Laws and recent amendments\nOverview of Cross-border trade and international compliance and requirements\nVAT Act and compliance with recent changes\ne-TIMS real-time reporting (RTR) and compliance obligations and Technological advancements on tax compliance\n\nTarget Audience \nThis training is one of the mandatory training courses for Practicing Certificate consideration. It is also open to all Tax Professionals\, Audit Practitioners\, Senior Management of Organizations\, 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 enroll on the course as it provides practical skills required for effective performance of their roles in taxation and tax advisory services. \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 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 Martin Oriaro Imali   at martin.oriaro@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/branch-annual-tax-workshop-mandatory-training-nyanza-branch/
LOCATION:Kisumu\, TBC
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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