THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
INCOME TAX WORKSHOP
DATE: 7th April 2017
VENUE: Hilton Hotel
TIME: 8am to 5pm
Income tax in Kenya is governed by ‘Income Tax Act (Cap. 470)’ of the Laws of Kenya. All changes to this Act are usually made through the Finance Act. The Income Tax Act stipulates the rules that govern taxation of all persons in Kenya. All businessmen, tax practitioners and accountants/finance staff involved in tax matters are expected to be familiar with this Act.
ICPAK has organized this workshop to provide an overview on the requirements of the Income Tax Act and emerging issues.
At the end of the workshop, the attendees are expected to have an understanding of the following areas:
Corporation tax
- Taxation of corporate entities
- Allowable and dis-allowable expenses
- Transfer pricing – key highlights
- Thin capitalization and deemed interest
- Capital Gains Tax
- Excess pension contributions
- Recent changes and emerging issues
- Tax Planning Insights
- Consequences and penalties for non-compliance
Taxation of individuals
- Taxable benefits e.g. car, housing etc
- Per Diem
- Taxation of expatriates
- Common PAYE issues
- Taxation of terminal dues
- Recent changes and emerging issues
- Tax Planning Insights
- Consequences and penalties for non-compliance
Withholding tax
- Withholding tax on interest
- Withholding tax on dividends
- Withholding tax on professional and management fees: Residents and non-residents
- Withholding tax on deemed interest
- Double taxation agreements
- Withholding tax rental income
- Recent changes and emerging issues
- Tax Planning Insights
- Consequences and penalties for non-compliance
1.0 Target Audience:
Tax practitioners, Finance staff involved in tax matters, Tax Accountants
2.0 Online Booking
Kindly note that booking for the Income Tax Workshop 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. Delegates are urged to note that the bookings close on 6th April 2017 at 1700 hrs
3.0 Income Tax Workshop Charges:
The Charges for Income Tax Workshop which cover workshop materials, meals, and e-certificates of attendance is as provided under;
| Category | Early Bird Registration
Booked & Paid for before 27th March 2017 |
Normal Registration
Booking & Payments or LPOs / LSOs received after 27th March 2017 |
| Associate Members/ Students | 6,950 | 7,950 |
| Members | 7,950 | 8,950 |
| Non-Members | 17,950 | 18,950 |
| International Delegates | USDs 250 | USDs 300 |
4.0 Continuous Professional Development Units – 7
Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 7 CPD points upon successfully attending Income Tax Workshop
5.0 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).
6.0 Sponsorship Opportunities & additional information
Income Tax Workshop attracts 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 for the Income Tax Workshop can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 733 856 262/ 721469169 or via email to emma.opiyo@icpak.com . We encourage to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for more updates
