THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
THE ANNUAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTANTS CONFERENCE
15th – 17th NOVEMBER 2017
TRAVELERS’ BEACH HOTEL & CLUB, MOMBASA
Theme: Towards the Call of Professionalism and Accountability
Reforms in the public sector aimed at improving service delivery and accountability have received considerable focus in recent times. Global trends such as rising customer expectations, budgetary constraints, global competition for investment and public sector reform programmes have transformed the environment in which the public sector operates. Fundamental to the demand for better public services are the heightened expectations of citizens on matters accountability. Professional Accountants have increasingly been on the spot as to their role in entrenching the culture of accountability in the public sector. It is in this light that ICPAK has organized the Conference focusing on:
- Enhancing Productivity, Efficiency and Governance in the Public Sector
- Public Sector Accounting Standards Board Updates (IPSAS, the road to IPSAS Accruals Updates)
- 2016 FiRe Award Feedback: Major Areas of Non-Compliance
- The Dilemma of Public Sector Accountants in Accountability
- Detecting and Investigating Public Sector Accounting Frauds
- Whistle Blowing for Public Sector Accountants
- Public Sector Risk Management and Internal Audit
- Panel Discussion: Way Forward for the Public Sector Accountants (CoB, OAG, Accountant General)
- Foundations of Mediation
Target Audience: Public Sector Accountants, Accountants in parastatals, external auditors, public sector internal auditors, IPSAS Board personnel, Academia, Accounting consultants; Audit firms especially those auditing on behalf of the auditor General, Audit practitioners, Members of Audit Committees National & County levels, Members of PAC and PIC National & County level, CEO’s, Departmental sectors, Heads of Finance.
Conference Charges:
| Early Bird Registration (Booking & payment received by 27th October 2017) | Normal Registration
(Booking & payment received after 27th October 2017) |
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| Associate Member | KShs. 37,950 | KShs. 43,950 |
| Full Member | Kshs. 59,950 | Kshs. 64,950 |
| Non-Member | Kshs. 69,950 | Kshs. 74,950 |
| International Delegates | USD 650 | USD 750 |
| Accompanying Persons | KShs. 24, 950 | KShs. 34, 950 |
CPD Credit: 20 Hours.
Book online on www.icpak.com
Deadline: 10th November 2017.
NETWORKING COCKTAIL, TEAM BUILDING & GALA DINNER
Conference participants will get opportunities to network and share experiences both in the formal sessions as well as interact with their peers during the welcome cocktail scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, 15th November and gala dinner on Thursday, 16th November. On the afternoon of 17th November, conference participants will engage in CSR and outdoor team activities.
SPOUSES & ACCOMPANYING PERSONS
The organizers have developed a side event for spouses/ accompanying persons at a discounted fee. The fee above will cover their daytime meals and attendance at the Cocktail and Gala Dinner.
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).
ONLINE BOOKING
Kindly note that booking for the Public Sector Accountants Conference is available only online at www.icpak.com/events and will close on 10th November 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Payment by Mpesa, Bankers Cheque, Bank Transfer, MasterCard, Senator and Visa Card is acceptable.
CANCELLATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
All cancellations must be notified in writing addressed to CPA Makokha Wanjala. At no time are telephonic cancellations sufficient. Cancellations received on or before 10th November 2017 shall be eligible for full refund less 15% administrative fee. No refund shall be made for any cancellation received after 10th November 2017. The Institute’s liability in the event of conference cancellation will be limited to a refund of the conference fee less administrative fee.
Other Events: The Financial Management Conference for Not for Profit Organizations, 22nd – 24th November, Mombasa
For more information or inquiries please call Tel: +254 (0) 20 2304226, 2304227 Mobile: +254 (0) 727 531006 / 733 856262 / 0721 469796/ 721469169, email to memberservices@icpak.com / philemon.munabo@icpak.com or visit www.icpak.com. For event Exhibition and Sponsorship, please get in touch with Raphael Nguli on the above lines or email.
Welcome to the Conference
