INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
THE 7TH NATIONAL LADY ACCOUNTANTS CONFERENCE
Theme: Raising the bar for women leaders to achieve all- rounded excellence
Venue: Sarova Whitesands Beach Hotel and Spa Mombasa
Date: 2nd to 6th October 2023
09.00am-03.30pm
INTRODUCTION
Although growth has slowed, the accounting profession is becoming more diverse as more companies increase their recruiting and promotion of lady accountants into leadership positions. Even though they are still underrepresented in some fields, women have demonstrated their ability to be great change agents. Currently, widespread acceptance of the far-reaching advantages of gender parity and diversity in leadership and decision-making is growing. The growth of inclusivity, effective representation, and tolerance of opposing viewpoints depends on the leadership and decision-making of women at all levels.
By challenging the status quo, women can now have a greater influence, contribute to the boards on which they sit, serve as role models, and change views. The modern woman seeks to live a happy life and has steadily advanced in her career by merging her personal and professional lives. Given the right environment, support, and equity in several areas, the modern woman is destined to accomplish much more, even when given responsibility for big duties.
Gender mainstreaming means integrating a gender equality perspective at all stages and levels of policies, programmes and projects. Women and men have different needs and living conditions and circumstances, including unequal access to and control over power, resources, human rights and institutions, including the justice system. The situations of women and men also differ according to country, region, age, ethnic or social origin, or other factors. The aim of gender mainstreaming is to take into account these differences when designing, implementing and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, so that they benefit both women and men and do not increase inequality but enhance gender equality. Gender mainstreaming aims to solve –sometimes hidden- gender inequalities. It is therefore a tool for achieving gender equality.
World over, successful networking goes beyond just connecting with lots of people: it’s about building a community to share ideas, help solve problems, and to create opportunities for one another.
In light of this, ICPAK has convened the 7th National Lady Accountants Conference to discuss areas aimed at empowering women both professionally and in their personal spaces. The Conference will dwell on:
- Technology & the Future of Accounting – Are women accountants future ready?
- Principles of gender mainstreaming
- Ladies & Cents: Financial Wellness for Personal Prosperity
- The Falcon Approach: How to Escape your Echo Chamber as a Professional
- Chief Value Officer: The Important Evolution of CFO Role
- Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Tying the Duo
- Building endurance, mental resilience, self-awareness & motivation for long term success
- Understanding ESG reporting and how professionals can lead ESG initiatives.
- Personal branding & etiquette for women leaders
- Heels for Heels: Ladies Uplifting Ladies for Prosperity
- Outdoor Session: Team Building for Professionals
- Networking by Leveraging on social media as a lady professional.
- Engaging with the media- Practical tips for women leaders
- Leading multi-generational teams
- Fitness & networking- breakaway sessions: (Golf for beginners, tennis & field sports, runners club, indoor fitness)
- 360 degrees wellness: Mental, Health, Financial, Emotional & Physical Wellness
- Dealing with divorce & separation-Managing the seasons & providing adequate support to our circles
- Seminar gala dinner- Friday night
TARGET AUDIENCE
The training will be beneficial to all ladies both accountants and non- accountants, women in leadership positions and those aspiring to join leadership positions as well as men who support and work with women.
CONFERENCE CHARGES:
| Details | Amount |
| Associate Members | Kes. 54,000 per Delegate |
| Full Members | Kes. 59,000 per Delegate |
| Non-Member | Kes. 64,000 per Delegate |
| Accommodation | Delegates are advised to make own accommodation arrangements |
Continuous Professional Development Units
Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 Structured CPD points upon successfully attending the Governance and Leadership Conference.
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).
Sponsorship Opportunities & Additional Information
The Governance and Leadership Conference attracts over 200 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring this event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com. Other requests for information can be channelled to us via telephone on +254 733 856 262/ 727531006/ 733856262/ 721469169.
Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on, +254 719 074 100, or via email to Brenda Imali at brenda.imali@icpak.com with a copy to memberservices@icpak.com.
We encourage you to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for updates on the Conference.
