Associate Members Forum

THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA

(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)

Associate Member Forum

DATE: 5^th April 2017

VENUE: Meridian Hotel,Nairobi.

TIME: 8am to 5pm

As long as organizations exist, Accountants will always be in demand. However, with the complexities that come with the dynamic environment in which we live in, the accounting field has faced changes in Accounting policies, Tax rules and business systems. Accountants must therefore, keep abreast with these changes to remain competitive. In keeping up with this hectic, ever changing professional life, it is prudent for Accountants to consciously create a work – life balance. This is the concept of properly prioritizing aspects of work and lifestyle.

It is in this regard that the Institute has organized an Associate Members’ Forum aimed at addressing the following topics;

• The digital accountant; keeping with complex changes in the Accounting Profession

Digital accounting services is now accessed at any time, from anywhere and on any device; pressure is now on the finance professional to keep up with the market demands.  This has enabled targeted customer segments, cost structures and revenue streams; with the digital age increasing pressure on accountants to respond to clients instantaneously.

• Accountants Professional ethics

If finance professionals don’t act in line with laws, tax rules and accounting standards, how can business and society at large put their trust in financial statements or tax returns. There is an increasing demand for accountants to be more ethical and observe standards of practice.  Many times, circumstances in which professional accountants operate may give rise to specific threats to compliance with the fundamental principles.

• Work-life Balance

Spending time with family, prioritizing personal goals and managing stress and fatigue continues to be a struggle for financial professionals. Accountants are prone to work a lot of hours. Greater business competences and internal cohesion is needed to help win back more personal time.

1.0 Target Audience:

Associate members of ICPAK, accounting students, aspiring accountants

2.0 Online Booking

Kindly note that booking for the Associate member forum 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 4^th April 2017 at 1700 hrs

 3.0 Associate Member Forum Charges:

 The Charges for Associate Member Forum which cover workshop materials, meals, and e-certificates of attendance is as provided under;

 4.0 Continuous Professional Development Units – 7

Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 7 CPD points upon successfully attending the 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

The Associate Member Forum will draw ICPAK associate members 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 this workshop can be channelled to us via telephone calls on +254 733 856 262/ 727 531006 or via email to emma.opiyo@icpak.com . We encourage you to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for more updates