THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
CFOs Forum
Theme: The CFO Agenda: Utilizing technology to enhance performance
Date: 1st March 2023
Time: 07:00am – 11.00am
Venue: Raddison Blu, (Upper Hill) Nairobi
OVERVIEW
The CFOs have insights into every business unit, having the visibility into opportunities that can be unlocked by information led transformation. It is no surprise, CFOs are assuming new strategic roles
that are tasked with guiding the growth of companies, building digital organizations, and transforming the finance function.
In their quest to bring change, growth and sustainability, the today’s CFO has grappled with several challenges.
The Forum discussions will focus on some of the challenges faced by CFOs namely:
- Big data: What are the Emerging trends and challenges?
- Way forward: how companies can adopt it and overcome challenges
- Automation with technology: In the year 2022 many businesses embraced technology in new ways, leading to success driving growth while most workforces were remotely connected.
- What are challenges posed by technology implementation to drive automation in 2023 and beyond?
- Prevent fraud and invest in cybersecurity: Part of the CFOs mandate is to be economic guardian of the business, the leaders are responsible for risk management, finding and preventing fraud and investing in cybersecurity.
- CFOs need to be aware of the need to protect sensitive data and the potential costs that cyberattacks can cause.
- Embrace Innovation: CFOs expanded role will largely depend on how well they can lead innovation with their organizations.
- Top challenge in 2023 for CFOs is to continue the pace of change that enable businesses to survive the climate of the past year and capture future opportunities.
- Continuous innovation in Back office
- Impact of emerging technology in Business
Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units):
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 5 CPD Units upon successfully attending and participating in the forum
Target Audience:
Chief Finance Officers, Finance Directors and Finance Managers
Cost:
Charges for the forum will be Kes7,000/= which will cover fees, and an e-certificate of attendance.
Online Booking:
We call on Webinar participants to note that booking 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)
