THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
PROFESSIONAL FORUM
DATE:31st March 2017
VENUE: Hilton Hotel, Nairobi
TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
The 2017/2018 budget is being prepared under a revised budget calendar, to facilitate for preparations for the General Election. The Kenyan economy has previously experienced recessionary pressure during an election year and with the National budget at hand, Kenyans will be keen to take note on measures the government has put in place to safeguard against any anticipated economic shocks whilst achieving sustainable growth vis-à-vis the measures the government intends to take to tackle even as its faced with various economic constraints while advancing structural reforms.
- How will this year’s Kenyan Budget impact you in the short to long term?
- How will the budget measures impact you and your business?
- What are the potential tax implications for individuals and businesses?
- What are the important tax developments in Kenya and globally, and the opportunities and risks that these present to your business?
To help you understand better the risks and challenges posed by the 2017/2018 budget, ICPAK forum will offer you insights and analyses on the budget and help you move forward with confidence. The forum will also enable you recognize the various opportunities envisaged in the 2017 /18 budget and you will gain fresh and pertinent perspectives on this year’s Budget proposals.
Take this opportunity to get your questions on the Budget answered during the Q&A session.
1.0 Target Audience:
Young professionals, Practicing Members, Accountants in Academia and those serving public interest entities
2.0 Online Booking
Kindly note that booking for the Professional 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 30th March 2017 at 1700 hrs
3.0 Professional Forum Charges:
The Charges for Professional Forum which cover for e-certificates of attendance is as provided under;
| Category | Normal Registration
Booked & Paid for before 30th March 2017 |
| Associate Members | 2,000 |
| Members | 2,000 |
| Non Members | 2,500 |
| International Delegates | USDs 100 |
4.0 Continuous Professional Development Units – 3
Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 3 CPD points upon successfully attending the Professional Forum
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
Professional Forum attracts over 100 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 Professional Forum 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 to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for more updates
