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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:Past Virtual Events,Virtual Symposiums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261231T153000
DTSTAMP:20261009T152852
CREATED:20260108T200811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T133513Z
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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:20261203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261203T153000
DTSTAMP:20261009T152852
CREATED:20260713T185605Z
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SUMMARY:FiRe Award 2026 Conference (virtual option)
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nFiRe Award 2026 Conference (virtual option)\nTheme: “Advancing High-Quality Financial and Sustainability Reporting for Sustainable Growth \nDATE: 3rd  December 2026\nTIME: 9.00am – 03.30pm\nVENUE: Online \nOverview: \nThe Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has over the years promoted the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award alongside other key players namely\, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA)\, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)\, the Public-Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) and now joined by the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA). The Award is aimed at promoting quality reporting through enhancing accountability\, transparency and integrity in compliance with appropriate financial reporting frameworks and other disclosures on environmental\, social and governance\, reporting by private\, public and other entities domiciled in East Africa. \nFor over two decades\, the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award has remained the premier benchmark for excellence in corporate reporting across East Africa. The Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate leadership in transparent\, accountable\, and high-quality reporting while encouraging the adoption of globally accepted financial and sustainability reporting frameworks. \nAs organizations navigate an increasingly dynamic reporting landscape shaped by evolving stakeholder expectations\, sustainability-related disclosure requirements\, digital transformation\, and enhanced governance practices\, the FiRe Award continues to promote reporting that builds investor confidence\, strengthens capital markets\, and supports sustainable economic development. \nThe 2026 FiRe Award places renewed emphasis on integrated decision-useful reporting by encouraging entities to produce high-quality financial statements alongside credible sustainability-related disclosures that meet the needs of investors\, regulators\, lenders\, and other stakeholders. In particular\, the Award recognizes the growing importance of implementing the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS Accounting Standards) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards\, including IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. \nThe Award is founded on four strategic objectives: \n\nPromoting excellence in financial and sustainability reporting;\nStrengthening corporate governance\, accountability\, and ethical business practices;\nEnhancing transparency and comparability to support informed investment decisions; and\nEncouraging organizations to create long-term value through sustainable business practices.\n\nThe FiRe Award Conference provides a platform for preparers\, regulators\, investors\, governance professionals\, academics\, and other stakeholders to discuss emerging developments in corporate reporting and share practical experiences in implementing international reporting standards. \nThe Award Ceremony will celebrate organizations that have demonstrated excellence in reporting and recognize outstanding practices that contribute to improved corporate transparency\, accountability\, and stakeholder confidence. \nThe Award Ceremony will recognize the best performing entities in financial reporting while the Conference will focus on; \n\nFiRe Award 2026 Evaluation Findings – Emerging reporting trends and insights from the judges.\nPreparing for Mandatory Sustainability Reporting – Lessons from the adoption of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 and readiness for evolving sustainability reporting requirements.\n\n\nDigital Transformation in Corporate Reporting – Leveraging technology\, data analytics\, artificial intelligence\, and digital reporting to improve reporting quality.\n\n\nImproving efficiency in the Public Sector through Financial Reporting\nAccrual reporting – Critical milestones achieved from the first year of transition\nPast winners’ experience: The benefits of quality financial reporting in the East African region\n\nMembers of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 7 CPD Units for attending the both the Conference and the Award Ceremony. \nTarget Audience: \nPrivate and Public Sector Accountants\, Chief Finance Officers\, Finance Directors and Managers\, Tax Experts\, Transaction Advisors\, Engagement Partners and Key Audit staff\, Banking\, Extractive and SMEs sector accountants\, Auditors\, Practitioners\, Tax Practitioners\, Professionals working in County Governments and private sectors\, Academia\, employees of the NPO Sector and the wider pool of professional stakeholders. \nCost: \nCharges for the events and accompanying links are indicated below; \n\nFiRe Award physical conference cost – KShs. 10\,000\, 7 CPD Points\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2026-conference-physical-option/ \n\nFiRe Award Ceremony and gala dinner cost – KShs. 9\,000\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2026-ceremony-and-gala-dinner-physical-option/ \n\nFiRe Award conference virtual attendance cost – KShs. 4\,500\, 7 CPD Points\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2026-conference-virtual-option/ \n\nFiRe Award Ceremony and gala dinner virtual attendance cost – KShs. 4\,500\n\nhttps://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2026-ceremony-and-gala-dinner-virtual-option/ \nThe charges will cover the facilitation fees\, materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \nOnline Booking: \nWe call upon all event participants to note that booking for the conference/gala dinner is only available online and will close two hours before the events.  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)
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/fire-award-2026-conference-virtual-option/
LOCATION:Virtual Delivery
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars,Virtual Symposiums
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