THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
Professional Forum: ADVANCING MS EXCEL SKILLS FOR ACCOUNTANTS
Date: 12TH JULY 2017
Venue: Coast Branch Office, Jubilee Arcade, 2nd Floor
1.0 Brief
Microsoft Excel remains a fundamental platform for accountants and finance professionals at all levels. It is regularly used for critical actions such as data analysis, budgeting, preparing forecasts and creating financial models. Accountants and Finance professionals encounter these activities on a daily basis and with knowledge of the right technical tools their responsibilities can be easily and efficiently met. Using advanced formulas in Excel, professionals can complete several days’ worth of computations in minutes. However, a lack of knowledge usually results in wastage of time trying to finish work, poor use of resources and under performance of the department.
Human resource personnel identify knowledge of Excel as a key differentiating factor that allows candidates to stand out. Job seekers with advanced Microsoft Excel Skills possess a competitive advantage as employers do not have to incur the cost of training them nor experience below par performance.
On the other hand, gaining expertise on Microsoft Excel is not difficult yet it requires time and exposure to the different manipulation, navigation and formatting methods among other capabilities. Ultimately, there is a huge rift between a beginner Microsoft Excel user and an advanced Excel savvy accountant. The difference results from consistent practice, either while performing work duties or as a personal initiative.
2.0 Target Audience
This forum will be beneficial to: Associate members, Young professionals, Accountants, Finance professionals, Practicing Members, Accountants in Academia and Professionals in Financial reporting roles.
3.0 Online Booking
Kindly note that booking for this 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 advised that bookings close on 10th July, 2017 at 1700 hrs.
4.0 Workshop Charges
Charges for this professional forum are as provided below:
| Category | Charges (Ksh) |
| Associate Members | 1,500 |
| Members | 2,000 |
| Non Members | 2,500 |
5.0 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Units
Members of ICPAK will earn 3 CPD points upon successful attendance.
Enquiries may be directed to us via telephone on +254 770 130549 or via email to joy.wanyonyi@icpak.com.
