Audit Committee Members Training

THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA

(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS TRAINING

DATE: 22nd – 23rd June 2017

VENUE:Crowne Plaza Nairobi

TIME: 8am to 5pm

Theme

Fine-Tuning the Tone at The Top Through Effective Audit Committees

Overview of the workshop

This training course is aimed at audit committee members who are new to the role as well as those who have been serving for a while. The trainers will guide delegates through the essentials, helping them to make a valuable contribution to their committee. The workshop will be a refresher on reporting requirements and legal obligations of the above target audience and also provide guidance on compliance. To discharge their responsibilities effectively, audit committee members must understand the requirements of their enhanced role and then deliver and report on them.

The workshop will address the following topics:

• Establishment, Composition and functions of Audit Committees (Public Sector vis-à-vis the Private Sector Experience).

• Building blocks for an effective Internal Audit function.
• Value adding Audit Committee Reports and Reporting.
• Understanding the Role of Audit Committee in Governance Risk and Compliance.
• Auditing the Auditor and Audit committee for effectiveness.
• The Paradox of dual reporting and Internal Auditor’s Independence.

At the end of the workshop covered, participants should be able to: 

Objectives

• Be aware of Internal audit standards (audit committee role).
• Their role in strategic risk management.
• Developing skills, especially soft skills and working better together.
• Evaluating effectiveness and identifying improvements to make to the current audit committees.
• Understand what prudent and effective controls sit around the Audit Committee meeting process
• Be aware of recent developments impacting on audit committee agendas.

Why the workshop   is beneficial to you?

• Know what regulators and auditors focus upon
• Be confident in knowing your statutory and professional obligations
• Work with presenters who understands a wide cross-section of audit committees (listed, not-for-profit, general and special purpose, financial services among others)
• Clearly understand how to measure the effective audit committee.

1.0 Target Audience:

Members of Audit, Risk & Compliance Committees, Board Members, Management Committee Members, Strategy and Governance Consultants, Internal Auditors, Researchers in Corporate Governance & Ethics, Company secretaries, and Finance officers.

2.0 Online Booking

Kindly note that booking for the Audit Committee Members Training 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 21st June 2017 at 1700 hrs

3.0 Audit Committee Members Training Charges:

The Charges for Audit Committee Members Training which cover workshop materials, meals, and e-certificates of attendance is as provided under;

 4.0 Continuous Professional Development Units – 14

Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 14 CPD points upon successfully attending Audit Committee Members Training

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 Audit Committee Members Training attracts over 100 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring this event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com

Further requests for the Audit Committee Members Training can be channeled 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