THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
Audit Quality Assurance Workshop
Date: 9th – 10th August 2018
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Nairobi
Overview
In recent years, audit practitioners, standard setters and regulators have taken significant steps to enhance confidence in the quality of financial statement audits; particularly in light of problems encountered in major capital markets. Recent initiatives have been international in scope to the extent that there have been perceived audit failures that have involved businesses with operations and financial statement users in many countries.
Initiatives have therefore sought to promote consistency across countries in terms of what auditors should do and what financial statement users should expect from audit. Some of those developments include: Strengthening and more widespread adoption of International Standards on Quality Control (ISQCs) by auditors and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)
The Institute recognizes the importance of such initiatives in promoting audit quality assurance. This workshop is aimed at reminding members of their primary objective to establish an environment that promotes quality audits while also ensuring that they remain competent to address changes in the environment which requires dynamism when auditing. It is also expected that the course will discuss the need for a convergence between stakeholders to influence quality of audits and shall include the role of ICPAK in ensuring compliance through quality reviews.
With a focus on quality assurance on audit, ICPAK has developed this 2-day workshop to tackle:
- Audit Planning and Risk Assessment – A practical approach
- ISQC 1: A practical Approach
- Documentation and audit evidence- as required by ISAs
- Reporting – The new Auditors report (ISA 701)
- ISO Approach; practical approach & case studies
- Emerging issues on Ethics, Audit Risk and Reporting
Target Audience:
This workshop will be most beneficial to delegates drawn from both the public and private sectors particularly; Associate Members, Internal & External Auditors, Accountants, Staff Working in Audit Firms owned by Members, Members in Practice, Preparers of IFRS Financial Statements, Non-Auditors with Internal Control Responsibilities, Academicians and Consultants.
Online Booking
We call on Seminar participants to note that booking for the Audit Quality Assurance Workshop is available only online at www.icpak.com/events and will close on the 8th August 2018 at 1700 hrs. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for events 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.
Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units)
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 CPD Units upon successfully attending all workshop sessions
Financial Commitment
The workshop charges for The Audit Quality Assurance Workshop as follows:
| Category | Early Bird Registration
Booked & Paid for before 25th July 2018 |
Normal Registration
Booking & Payments or LPOs / LSOs received after 25th July 2018 |
| Associate Members | 9,950 | 10,950 |
| Members | 13,950 | 14,950 |
| Non-Members | 23,950 | 24,950 |
| International Delegates | USDs 340 | USDs 350 |
Charges for The Audit Quality Assurance Workshop which cover workshop fees, materials, meals, meals and e-certificates of attendance
Workshop Travel and Accommodation Information (VERY IMPORTANT)
International and local delegates who will attend the event are advised to make their own preferred travel and accommodation arrangements to the event in advance- this is at delegates own cost
Delegates from other nationalities who want to attend are requested to check with their Kenyan Embassy/ High Commission for their travel requirements. We will assist with letters of invitation or any other confirmations that may be needed to facilitate issuance of VISAs
Special Needs
If you have special dietary or religious requirements, or should you need any particular assistance kindly refer to the event coordinator on emma.opiyo@icpak.com
Dress Code
The workshop dress code is Business Formal/ Business Professional
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement
The 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).
Sponsorship’s, Partnership Opportunities & Additional Information
This workshop presents a unique opportunity for brand positioning and communication that will enjoy optimal visibility before potential targeted customers. Armed with significant purchasing power and decision-making authority, the audience are a key target group for businesses. Sponsorship opportunities range from item sponsorship’s, exhibitions, advertising and sub-event sponsorship within the major event
The seminar intends to attract over 200 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring the event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com
Further requests can be channelled to us via telephone calls on +254 733 856 262/ 727 531006 or via email to memberservices@icpak.com or emma.opiyo@icpak.com . We encourage members to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for updates.
