ICPAK In The News

Sep
17

Accountants body promises to protect accountant who exposed theft at Maasai Mara University

The whistleblowers led by Spencer Sankale Ollchike, were highly praised for their bravery and choosing courage over fear to expose the theft. In a statement issued by the institute on Monday, September 2, it noted that it was aware that previously, dire consequences have befallen employees who have attempted to whistle blow . “Government and […]

Source: Tuko News |
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Sep
17

Accountants, MPs split on interest rate cap repeal

Accountants, National Treasury officials and the National Assembly’s Finance Committee are split over the proposal to repeal the interest rate cap law. While the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) are divided on whether to repeal the law or not. A section of the committee wants the law upheld while some are in support […]

Source: The Star Newspaper |
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Sep
17

ICPAK wants interest rate cap law for two more years

Accountants are pushing for a two-year extension on law capping interest rate saying its full benefits are yet to be realised. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) told Parliament the law on rate caps has instilled discipline in the economy in general. “Our proposal is that the interest rates are capped for […]

Source: Business Daily |
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Sep
17

Kenya to host regional financial awards

Public sector entities have been urged to take part in the financial reporting awards scheduled for November to boost integrated reporting through enhancing accountability, transparency and integrity. The annual awards recognises excellence in financial reporting, sound corporate governance practices and environmental reporting for both public and private sector entities within the larger East African region. […]

Source: The Star Newspaper |
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Sep
17

Deposit of new currency notes in ATMs to take longer

It will take longer for customers to deposit the new currency notes using ATM machines, according to the Kenya Bankers Association. Chief Executive Habil Olaka said this is because some of the banks that offer the ATM deposit service have yet to install a Cartridge System Software which acts as a security checker in notes. […]

Source: The Star Newspaper |
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Sep
17
Sep
17

FiRe Awards – Enhancing corporate value through good financial reporting

The continued participation of the public sector in the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award (FiRe) is key in improving reporting and corporate governance practices in the sector. Public Sector Accounting Standards Board ((PSASB) Chairman, Bernard Ndung’u, who is also the Director General of Accounting Services at the National Treasury, said, “The participation of public sector […]

Source: Capital Business |
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Sep
17

Icpak gives support to performance contracting

EMPLOYMENT: The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (Icpak) has backed a radical plan by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to employ civil servants on three-year contracts beginning July 1, saying it was long overdue. On Tuesday, PSC announced that the government will hire civil servants on contract from July 1 as part of public […]

Source: The People Daily |
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About ICPAK

ICPAK is an Institution
mandated to protect and uphold public interest
as well as develop and regulate the accountancy profession in Kenya.

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