INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
WORLD CONGRESS OF ACCOUNTANTS 2018 (WCOA)
Date: 5TH – 8TH NOVEMBER 2018
VENUE: INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER, SYDNEY – AUSTRALIA
THEME: GLOBAL CHALLENGES | GLOBAL LEADERS
Background
The World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) is the number one accounting conference globally for accounting professionals. It presents the ultimate opportunity to learn through best practice presentations, ideas, case studies and technical updates. Our theme, Global Challenges | Global Leaders, speaks to the future. Finance, business and accounting leaders from across the globe are looking for new ways to turn challenges into opportunities. With massive social, political and technological changes sweeping the globe, the need for decisive, impact leadership is now. This leadership must be grounded in values like integrity, trust and honesty, and must embrace diversity, new technologies and innovation. As accounting professionals, we are perfectly positioned to lead and make a difference.
- Topics:
The thematic areas to be addressed include:
- Protecting the public interest and building prosperity
- Safeguarding the future of the accounting profession
- Building trust and confidence in financial advice
- Leadership addressing the challenges
- Technology embracing disruptive technologies
- Ethics and integrity the core of the profession
- Sustainability integrated reporting and transparency
3.0 About Kuala Sydney – Australia
Destination: Sydney. The Harbour City is a world-class destination, from the beautiful beaches of the north, to the Royal National Park in the south and the heritage-listed Blue Mountains in the west. Visit the cosmopolitan inner Sydney suburbs for superb shopping and restaurants, or watch the horizon from the iconic sandstone cliffs to the East. Sydney has something for everyone.
3.1 Excursions and organized tours/Historic Site Visits & Shopping
For tour and activity options, please visit sydney.com
4.0 CPD Units
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded:
Full Congress (five days) – 31.5 CPD hours
Two Day Congress – 16.5 CPD hours
One Day Congress – 6 November 2018: 9 CPD hours
7 November 2018: 9.25 CPD hours
8 November 2018: 7.25 CPD hours
5.0 Target Audience
This seminar will be most beneficial to delegates drawn from both the public and private sectors interested in investments, audit, risk management and financial reporting in Malaysia and Kenya. This seminar is not limited to the accountancy profession only, staff from other units are highly encouraged to attend.
5.0 Your Financial Commitment
The seminar charges for the Seminar are as follows:
| Category | Early Bird Registration
|
Normal Registration
|
| Booking & Payment received by WCOA on or before 30th June 2018 | Booking & Payment received by WCOA from 1st July 2018 | |
| Full Congress (5 days) | 1,865 AUD | 2,330 AUD |
| Two Day Congress | 1,915 AUD | 2,395 AUD |
| One Day Congress | 1,195 AUD | 1,495 AUD |
| Accompanying Persons | 495 AUD | |
For more information and/ clarity, email us on registration@wcoa2018.sydney with a copy to brenda.imali@icpak.com and we can help you.
6.0 Group Discount
Registering multiple participants?
Group-rate discounts offer maximum savings for firms with multiple registrants. For group bookings of 10 or more, contact MCI Global to assist you with your booking registration@wcoa2018.sydney, with a copy to memberservices@icpak.com, philemon.munabo@icpak.com and Brenda.imali@icpak.com.
7.0 Travel Information
Delegates from other nationalities are requested to check with their Australian High Commission for their travel requirements. We shall however assist on letters of invitation or any other confirmations that may be needed to facilitate issuance of VISAs. Please note that Visa processing takes about 14 to 20 working days.
The Seminar will happen at The International Convention Centre Sydney
14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW 2000
PO Box Q965, QVB, NSW 1230, Australia
8.0 Accommodation
Accommodation can be booked through the congress registration site. Kindly click on the link below for the available options: https://wcoa2018.sydney/why-attend/conference-accommodation/
9.0 Online Booking and more information
We call on seminar participants to note that booking for the seminar is available only online at https://mciaustralia.eventsair.com/wcoa2018/register/Site/Register (Click on the link and follow the instructions to register). Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for events is mandatory. For more information or inquiries please email registration@wcoa2018.sydney with a copy to memberservices@icpak.com, philemon.munabo@icpak.com and Brenda.imali@icpak.com