Tax Management Workshop for Public Benefit Organizations - Nyanza Branch

THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA

(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)

TAX MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKSHOP (PBOs)

11^th to 12^th May 2017

JUMUIA HOTEL – KISUMU

NYANZA BRANCH

Introduction

Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) have been accused of facing a crisis of accountability and transparency. This can lead to credibility damage if remedial action is not undertaken. This however does not under look the important role they play in the development of the Kenyan economy by providing public benefit services/goods. This workshop aims to explore the various Tax laws affecting PBOs in Kenya, give an insight on tax compliance requirements and discuss tax health checks requirements with an aim of upholding transparency and tax compliance in the sector.

Some of the areas to be addressed include:

Tax and Regulatory Legislation for NPOs/PBOs

1. The NGO Act
2. The PBO Act

Withholding Tax training for PBOs/NGOs

Finance Bill 2017 changes affecting PBOs ,emerging trends in Taxation for PBOs and incentives available for PBOs/NGOs

Compliance with NGO board and emerging trends

Taxation of NGOs/PBOs in Kenya;

1. Accounting for Income Tax
2. Accounting for Withholding Tax
3. Accounting for Pay As You Earn
4. Accounting for Value Added Tax
5. Accounting for Import Taxes and other levies
6. KRA Audits and health checks for PBOs

Target Audience:

This workshop will be most beneficial to delegates drawn from both the public and private sectors particularly; Accountants & finance personnel in Charities, Aid Organizations, trusts, Auditors of PBOs, foundations & faith-based organizations, Consultants especially those dealing with PBO’s, compliance officers, those intending to work with PBOs and PBOs regulators.

Online Booking

Kindly note that booking 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. 

Charges

 The charges for this event which cover seminar materials, meals, and e-certificates of attendance are as below:

 Continuous Professional Development Units

Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 14 CPD Hours upon successfully attending the event

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).