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SUMMARY:THE INTERNAL AUDIT MASTERCLASS-MANDATORY TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nTHE INTERNAL AUDIT MASTERCLASS (MANDATORY TRAINING)\nTheme: Driving Organizational Resilience\, Governance Excellence\, and Sustainable Value Through Advanced Internal Audit Practice\nDate: 20th – 24th April 2026\nTime: 09.00am-03.30pm\nVenue: Eka Hotel\, Eldoret\n(This is one of the mandatory trainings for practicing certificate consideration) \nOVERVIEW \nInternal audit is a fundamental pillar of corporate governance\, entrusted with safeguarding organizational assets\, strengthening internal control systems\, and supporting boards and management in fulfilling their mandates. In today’s volatile and competitive environment\, internal auditors must possess a deep understanding of the business—its mission\, strategic priorities\, risks\, and operating landscape. At the heart of the profession lies a guiding question: Are we governing\, managing\, and executing in ways that protect and create sustainable value? \nGlobal and regional dynamics are reshaping organizational realities. Technological disruption\, digital transformation\, cybersecurity threats\, heightened regulatory demands\, ESG reporting expectations\, shifting markets\, and economic uncertainties have intensified stakeholder calls for transparency\, accountability\, and timely insights into emerging risks. This evolution has elevated internal audit from a compliance-oriented function to a forward-looking\, strategic partner in organizational resilience and governance excellence. \nThe release of the Global Internal Audit Standards (2025) marks a milestone for the profession. These harmonized standards set enhanced expectations around ethical conduct\, independence\, objectivity\, competence\, and audit quality. They emphasize robust assurance methodologies\, data-driven audits\, agile practices\, and a sharpened focus on risk management and governance effectiveness. To remain relevant\, internal auditors must integrate advanced analytics\, digital auditing tools\, ESG considerations\, and strategic insight into their work. \nAcross Kenya and the wider region\, organizations face economic pressures\, governance reforms\, digital adoption\, climate-related risks\, and tightening regulatory oversight. This dynamic environment demands internal auditors who can provide credible assurance\, exercise sound judgment\, maintain professional skepticism\, and deliver evidence-based insights to executive leadership. Effectiveness is now measured not only by the quality of findings\, but by the ability to anticipate risks\, guide decision-making\, and enhance long-term organizational value. \nLeading an internal audit function requires a delicate balance of technical excellence\, diplomacy\, and leadership. With teams often comprising both seasoned auditors and newcomers\, leaders must manage expectations\, uphold audit quality\, nurture talent\, and safeguard independence. Navigating organizational politics\, communicating difficult messages\, and aligning with governance priorities call for maturity\, resilience\, and strategic acumen. \nInternal audit functions must also continually assess their readiness and relevance. This involves strengthening competencies\, adopting new technologies\, advancing methodologies\, and conducting periodic quality assessments. A progressive audit function embraces continuous improvement\, fosters ethical culture\, and reinforces accountability across the organization. \nAgainst this backdrop\, ICPAK has organized the Internal Audit Masterclass\, a five-day program bringing together internal auditors\, audit committee members\, governance practitioners\, and professionals from diverse sectors. The Masterclass will explore the Global Internal Audit Standards (2025)\, advanced risk-based auditing\, governance collaboration\, ESG assurance\, cybersecurity\, digital auditing\, and strategic advisory capabilities. Designed to be highly experiential\, the program combines expert-led presentations\, case studies\, scenario-based learning\, practical demonstrations\, and peer exchange. Participants will gain insights into what works\, what does not\, and what defines excellence in modern internal audit practice\, while networking widely with peers from both public and private sectors. \nBy the end of the program\, participants will be equipped to elevate internal audit quality\, reinforce governance frameworks\, deliver value-adding assurance\, and support decision-making processes that advance transparency\, accountability\, and sustainable performance. The Masterclass underscores ICPAK’s commitment to strengthening the internal audit profession and empowering practitioners to meet the demands of an increasingly complex risk environment. \nThe Masterclass is divided into the following five modules covering key fundamental learning areas: \n\n\n\nDAY\nMODULE\nTOPICS\nKEY AREAS TO BE COVERED\n\n\n\n\nDAY 1\n1. Understanding the Global and Kenyan Audit Landscape\nAn overview of the global and Kenyan internal audit landscape\n1. Global trends and emerging audit risks\n2. Kenyan audit environment: regulatory\, economic\, and technological factors\n3. Strategic relevance of internal audit\n\n\nIntroduction to Global Internal Audit Standards (2025)\n1. Key principles and components of the 2025 Standards\n2. Differences from previous standards\n3. Implications for audit planning\, execution\, and reporting\n\n\nDeveloping Internal Audit Frameworks \n \n1. Implementation process for internal audit frameworks\n2. Roles of boards\, management\, and audit committees\n3. Building a risk-aware and audit-focused organizational culture\n\n\nDAY 2\n  \n2. Governance\, Ethics\, and Risk-Based Auditing\nStrengthening audit governance \n  \n \n1.Board and committee oversight roles\n2. Ethical leadership\, independence\, and objectivity3. Audit charters and professional standards4.Organizational culture\, tone at the top\, and control environment\n\n\nAdvanced Risk-Based Audit Methodologies\n1.Identifying operational\, strategic\, and emerging risks\n2. Risk scoring\, mapping\, and prioritization\n3. Heat maps and risk matrices\n\n\nEmbedding Internal Audit into Strategy\n1. Linking audit outcomes to organizational objectives\n2. Integrating audit insights into decision-making\n3. Measuring audit impact on organizational performance\n\n\nDAY 3\n3. Digital Transformation and Internal Audit\nTechnology-enabled auditing\n1. Leveraging data analytics\, AI\, and automation\n2. Cybersecurity and data governance\n3. Continuous monitoring and reporting\n\n\nESG and Sustainability Assurance\n1. Providing assurance on ESG disclosures – ISSA 5000\n2. Ethical\, social\, and environmental considerations\n3. Aligning ESG audit with strategy\n\n\nPractical Case Studies\n1. Lessons from private and public sector audits\n2. Real-world scenarios and challenges\n3. Tools for audit quality improvement\n\n\nDAY 4\n4. Crisis Management\, Reporting\, and Advisory\nBusiness continuity and crisis management\n1. Audit’s role in disaster recovery and incident response\n2. Ensuring organizational resilience\n3. Incorporating crisis management into audit plans\n\n\nAdvanced Reporting & Assurance\n1. Communicating risk insights effectively\n2. Clear and concise reporting\n3. Compliance and regulatory alignment\n\n\nStrategic Advisory for Management\n1. Providing value-added guidance\n2. Supporting governance and risk decisions\n3. Building trust with executives and stakeholder\n\n\nDAY 5\n5. Future of Internal Audit & Practical Application\nTrends\, Innovations & the Future of Internal Audit\n1. Agile and future-ready audit functions\n2. Preparing for emerging risks and disruptions\n3. Strengthening internal audit’s role as a strategic partner\n\n\nManaging the Internal Audit Function\n1.    Strategic planning of internal audit \n2.    Resource management \n3.    Quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) \n4.    Performance measurement\n\n\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE: \nICPAK Members\, Internal Auditors\, Board Directors\, Professionals working in different sectors\, Accountants in Academia\, current and potential members of ICPAK\, members of other professional associations. \nThis Master Class is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration. It is also open to all Internal Audit Professionals\, Audit Committee Members\, Senior Management of Organizations\, CEOs and Boards. \nYOUR INVESTMENT: \nThis Master Class shall be provided at a cost of Kes.95\,000 per delegate. The cost caters for seminar fees\, seminar giveaways and learning materials and a hard copy certificate of attendance. Delegates are encouraged to make own travel and accommodation arrangements. \nCONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS: \nMembers of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 CPD points upon successfully attending the Master Class. \nONLINE BOOKING: \nWe call on all participants to note that booking 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 +254 719 074 000\,  or via email to marketing@icpak.com
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/the-internal-audit-masterclass-mandatory-training/
LOCATION:EKA HOTEL\, ELDORET\, 00200\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars,Mandatory Trainings
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SUMMARY:RISK CHAMPIONS WORKSHOP 2026
DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountants Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nRISK CHAMPIONS WORKSHOP\nTheme: Empowering Risk Champions to strengthen organization resilience and governance\n27th – 29th May 2026\nEka Hotel\, Eldoret \nOverview \nIn today’s dynamic and uncertain business environment\, organizations are exposed to a wide range of risks that can affect strategy execution\, operational performance\, and long-term sustainability. Effective risk management is therefore essential\, and Risk Champions play a vital role in embedding a proactive risk culture across the organization. By linking day-to-day operational realities with strategic oversight\, Risk Champions strengthen governance\, promote accountability\, and enhance organizational resilience. \nDeveloping Risk Champions goes beyond basic awareness of risk concepts. It involves equipping individuals with practical skills to identify emerging risks\, assess their potential impact\, prioritize responses\, and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Acting as the first line of defense\, Risk Champions monitor risk exposures\, coordinate risk information across departments\, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. This proactive approach supports informed decision-making\, improves transparency\, and reinforces stakeholder confidence. \nModern risk environments are increasingly complex and interconnected\, organizations must therefore adopt integrated frameworks and technology-enabled solutions\, including Governance\, Risk\, and Compliance (GRC) platforms\, to enhance real-time risk tracking\, scenario analysis\, and enterprise-wide visibility\, thereby positioning risk management as a strategic decision-support function. \nThe Risk Champions Workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the ERM process and its key components\, including risk appetite\, governance structures\, and roles and responsibilities. It is in response to this evolving landscape that the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has organized this workshop to equip participants with practical skills\, insights\, and tools to function as proactive Risk Champions who can influence governance\, decision-making\, and enterprise risk management at all levels. \nThe workshop is designed to cover the following topics: \n\n\n\nDAY\nMODULE\nTOPICS\n\n\nDAY 1\nOverview of Risk Management and Processes   \n \n·         What is Risk and Risk Management? \n·         Types of Risks \n·         Risk Management Approaches and Risk Management Processes (ISO 31000) \n·         Risk Management Structure \n·         Risk Identification and assessment\n\n\nRisk Identification and Formulation  \n \n·         Risk Classification\, \n·         Risk Assessment (Identification and Analysis) \n·         Risk Formulation (The Cause-and-Effect Relationship of Risk)\n\n\nRisk Ranking and Treatment  \n \n·         Risk Prioritization and Ranking (The Risk Ranking Matrix) \n·         Risk Assessment and Prioritization Techniques (Practical) \n·         Risk Evaluation \n·         Risk Tolerance and Risk Capacity \n·         Risk Monitoring and Reviewing\,\n\n\nDAY 2\nRisk Matrix and review of Risk Registers (practical) \n  \n \n·         Application of the Risk Matrix \n·         Establishing Risk Registers \n·         Risk Appetite\n\n\nRisk Control   \n \n·         Organizational Resilience and Business Continuity Planning \n·         Risk Control Techniques \n·         Using Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s) \n·         Risk Registers Development \n·         Risk Management Challenges \n·         Risk Maturity\n\n\nRisk Management Implementation  \n \n·         Risk Management Framework \n·         Risk Strategy \n·         Risk Governance \n·         Risk Readiness Checklist \n·         Leading Practices in Risk management Implementation\n\n\nDAY 3\nDriving ERM Initiatives and Implementation Projects: Design to Integration \n·         Overall ERM process\, including governance\, execution\, and reporting.\n\n\nLeveraging Technology: GRC and Cloud-Based Risk Management (Practical) \n \n·         Utilizing Governance\, Risk\, and Compliance platforms and cloud-based solutions to improve risk tracking\, visualization\, and reporting.\n\n\nRisk Mitigation Planning and Scenario Analysis (Practical)\n·         Developing risk responses (avoid\, reduce\, transfer\, accept) \n·         Creating action plans \n·         Testing controls through real-life scenarios\n\n\n\n TARGET AUDIENCE: \nThis workshop will be useful to all Professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the Profession\, Risk Champions\, Risk / Compliance Officers and Managers \,Internal Audit Function \,Internal Control Function \nCONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (CPD UNITS):\nMembers of ICPAK and those from reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 20 Structured CPD Units upon successful completion of the workshop. \nFINANCIAL COMMITMENT: \n\n\n\nCategory\nCharges Physical \n\n\nAssociate Members\nKes 40\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nFull Members\nKes. 45\,000 per Delegate\n\n\nNon-Member\nKes. 50\,000 per Delegate\n\n\n\n\nCharges will cater for daytime meals\, conference giveaways\, learning materials\, and certificates of attendance. \n\n2.   Delegates are advised to make own travel and accommodation arrangements  \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 marketing@icpak.com \nWe encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for update \n 
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/risk-champions-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:EKA HOTEL\, ELDORET\, 00200\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Local Seminars
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