THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
Effective whistleblowing policies and practices – Recording
Date: 7th September 2023
Time: 04.00pm-06.00pm
Venue: Online
Overview
A whistle blower is someone who anonymously reports any form of misdeed or illegal conduct that may have occurred within the workplace. When someone blows the whistle within an organization, it is critical for the management to take immediate action to remedy the situation and provide controls for the future.
A whistle blower policy is a first step in building a positive corporate culture that consists of trust and integrity. A good whistle blower policy should encourage ethical behaviour and be the foundation for a transparent and fair process. It must be extremely clear where to go and what kind of problems you can address in the whistle blower system. It also promotes ethical behaviour across the company by encouraging individuals to “speak up” if they come across any workplace misconduct. More importantly, this policy communicates the ways in which whistle blowers can remain protected by the law.
Wherever your company operates, compliance professionals need to be familiar with local legislation to be in a position to design a whistle blower protection policy that is fit for purpose. An effective whistle blower policy can only succeed if people are aware of it and feel it can be trusted.
This training has been organised by ICPAK to look at how to develop an effective whistleblowing policy in an organisation. Below are the key topics to be addressed:
- Overview of whistleblowing legal framework in Kenya and Globally
- Tips for creating a good whistleblowing policy.
- Disclosure of improper conduct.
- Conduct of investigation.
- Protection of and remedies for a whistle blower and complaints.
- Dispute resolution mechanisms.
Target Audience
This webinar will be useful to all professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the profession
Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units):
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 2 CPD Units upon successfully attending the session.
Cost:
Charges for the training will be Kes 1,000/= which will cover workshop fees, materials, and e-certificates of attendance.
Online Booking:
We call on Seminar participants to note that booking for 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.
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)