THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
Fundamentals of Report Writing and Analytics for Professionals Webinar
Date: 9th June 2022
Time: 04.00pm-06.00pm
Venue: Online
OVERVIEW
A report is a document written for a particular purpose and audience, usually short, and to the point. Its general purpose is to set out and analyses a situation or a problem and makes recommendations for future action. A report is a factual paper, needs to be clear and well structured.
Essentials for the detailed form and content of a report will vary between organization and departments. In area of study it varies between courses, from tutor to tutor and between subjects, therefore its worth finding out if there any specific guidelines before commencing to write the report.
A report must be well researched and contain information, in case the findings are not what is expected, the writer must discuss and analyze the differences in the report. Data or the findings must never be distorted or influenced to fit the data to match with original thought. A report should be objective and accurate.
What do numbers tell us? Let’s dig in the data. Can we analyze this in real time? These and many others are expressions used by accountants. But why is this important? And what does it have to do with accounting? Accountants use data analytics to help businesses uncover valuable insights within their financials, identify process improvements that can increase efficiency and better manage risk. A strong facility with data analytics gives accountants a toolset to help strengthen their partnership with business leaders, adding value to decision making.
The webinar will cover the following topical areas
- The fundamentals of report writing
- Fundamental steps to effective report writing
- How to structure professional analysis report
- Fundamental stages in report writing
- Principles of report design
- Elements of a fundamental report
- Critical analytics skills for professionals
- Excel tips and tricks
- Basic analytic software and how to acquire
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (CPD UNITS):
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 2 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the Webinar.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:
The Webinar charges are Kshs. 1,000. Charges will cater for online video access fees, learning materials, and e-certificates of attendance
ONLINE BOOKING:
Registration: Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for webinar is mandatory on https://www.icpak.com/event-registration/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.
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)
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