ICPAK chairman Julius Mwatu, whose two-year term will end next month, listed his achievements. He said the amendment of the Accountants Act last year marked a milestone for members. The changes strengthened the profession and are helping the government to fight graft, Mwatu said.
“The revised Act has also provided the legal framework required to push for better remuneration for all accountants, including a nonpractising allowance for accountants working in the public sector.”
He said members had been pushing for the allowance for a long time. Mwatu prided himself on having presided over the establishment of regional branch offices in eight counties and the recent establishment of the Centre for Public Finance and Tax. The centre will accredit professionals in public finance and taxation subsector.
On Monday, 25,000 ICPAK members will elect new officials to lead the organisation for the next two years.
The chairmanship has attracted two aspirants — vice chairman Denish Osodo and council member Rose Mwaura.
Those vying for council membership are George Mokua, Mwikamba Mghenyi, Abdullahi Yarrow, Dr Elizabeth Kalundu and Risper Olick. Others are Julius Ruto, Evanson Ng’ang’a and Collins Ongeri.
(Edited by F’Orieny)