The 43rd ICPAK Annual Seminar celebrates 43 years of thought leadership, professional engagement, and reflective practice in the accounting profession. Building on the momentum of previous editions that explored sustainability reporting, climate change, and the evolving role of accountants, the 2026 seminar will highlight the transformative impact of professional accountants as strategic leaders and influencers in organizations.

Scheduled for 18th to 22nd May 2026, this edition will convene professional accountants, regulators, policymakers, business leaders, public sector officials, and development partners from Kenya, the East African region, and across Africa. The Seminar will emphasize the pivotal role of accountants in driving organizational growth, shaping strategic decisions, and fostering transformation while upholding integrity, ethics, and accountability amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny. Through a carefully curated program combining technical expertise, policy insights, and reflective sessions, participants will be equipped to lead with influence, reinforce governance and ethical standards, ensure transparency in financial and non-financial reporting, and drive meaningful organizational and societal impact.

Day Two – The Accountancy Profession
• Professionals as Architects of National Growth and Transformation
• Expanding Career Frontiers for Professional Accountants – ESG Assurance and Sustainability Reporting
• The Accountants Act – From Compliance Framework to Strategic Lever: Deep dive into the Act & Interrelationships with Other Laws
• Accountants Driving National Development and Regional Integration
• Elevation of the Accountancy Profession Globally
• Panel: Are Accountants Ready to Lead Organizational Transformation?
• The Evolving Identity of the Modern Accountant: The Making of Future Ready Accountants

2. Day Three – Technology, Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Technology and Innovation in the Accountancy Profession
– Digital finance transformation and real-time reporting
– Emerging fintech, Digital Assets and Emerging Financial Ecosystems
• Governance
– Direction and strategic oversight
– Risk Management and Internal Controls
– Board Effectiveness
• Navigating Regulations and Under-Compliance – Understanding the Impact of Kenya’s Expanding Regulatory Environment on Organizations (panel)
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) – Role of accountants in monitoring, reporting, and mitigating risks

3. Day Four – Ethics and leadership
• The IESBA Code of Ethics: Foundation of Professional Leadership
– Principles in Practice (Integrity, Objectivity, Professional Competence and Due Care, Confidentiality and Professional Behavior)
– Threats to Ethical Compliance
– Embedding Ethical Culture Within Organizations
– Modeling Integrity and Professionalism
– Linking Ethical Leadership to Organizational Performance and Reputation
• Public Trust and Professional Reputation – Discipline and Accountability Mechanisms in Kenya (panel)
• Accountants as Modern day and Future Leaders – (Panel of CEOs)
• Leadership Readiness – Skills and attribute leaders must possess

4. Day Five – Personal branding and power of relationships
• Cultivating fulfilling relationships
• Building Credibility and Personal Brand- Digital Presence and Online Branding
• Leveraging Professional Networks and Associations