THE INAUGURAL ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONVENTION

THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA

(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)

THE INAUGURAL ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONVENTION

Theme: “Leadership – Building Solutions for the Greater Good”

Venue:  Travellers Beach Hotel & Club, Mombasa

Date: 2nd – 5th October 2018

Overview

Increased stakeholder pressure and a changing global environment have forced organizations to consistently deliver higher levels of performance. The Accounting Profession, the accountant, accounting & auditing business processes are all undergoing radical transformations brought about in part by the rapid advances in information technology.  The accounting profession, broadly defined, is not immune to the forces behind these changes, and it is being challenged to adopt new technologies, practices, and frameworks to strengthen its role as a foundation in sound decision making. Excellent organizations understand these pressures and expectations and strive relentlessly to achieve and sustain exceptional levels of performance. Fundamentally, excellence is reached if pursued as a journey rather than a destination.

This inaugural convention will highlight compelling stories of dynamic thought leaders who have made profound and creative leaps in exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the accounting profession, with an eye toward implications for the Kenyan economy. Over 200 senior managers and leaders from diverse industries, disciplines, and backgrounds will be in attendance. This is an amazing event to focus, learn, network, and re-energize.

The following areas will be transacted by way of presentations, panel discussions and selected video sessions.

• Global Best Practices in Management and Leadership
• Developments & Changes in International Accounting and Auditing Standards; Key Flash Points for Board Members, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Finance Officers and Chief Audit Officers
• Ethics and Integrity: Setting the Tone at the Top
• Jumping the Curve to Sustain Performance and Success
• Audit of the Public Sector and Key Audit Matters; Lessons from the findings of the Office of the Auditor General
• Lifestyle Audits and Other Challenges facing Finance Professionals in the Public Sector
• Preparing Financial & Other Performance Reports for the Board; Best Practices
• Ingredients for an Effective Audit Committee
• Transforming Business through Innovation, Quality and Productivity
• Passing on the Baton – Interrogating Tenets of Succession Planning

2.0 Target Audience

CEOs, Directors of Boards, Audit Committee Members, Heads of state corporations and parastatals, County Executive Committee members, Senior executives and officers in the public & private sectors, accounting, audit, finance and non-finance professionals, economists, engineers, lawyers, architects among others.

3.0 CPD Units

Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 20 CPD Units upon successfully attending all sessions

4.0 Financial Commitment

The seminar charges for The Inaugural Annual Leadership Convention are as follows:

These charges cover convention fees, writing material and meals during the conference. The conference package includes cocktail and gala dinner.

5.0 Spouses & Accompanying Persons

The organizers have developed a side event for spouses/ accompanying persons at a discounted fee.  The fee above will only cover conference meals and attendance at the Cocktail and Gala Dinner package.

6.0 Installment Payments

Delegates may pay in consecutive installments using the early bird rate fees provided above. The deadline for early bird rate is on 18^th September 2018. Payment after that will not qualify for the discount offer, the full conference fees must be paid on or before the Tuesday 2^nd October 2018.

7.0 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 3^rd October, on the 4^th October a themed gala dinner from 1930hrs to 2300hrs and On the afternoon of 5^th Oct conference participants will engage in outdoor team activities and conclude the event.

8.0 Travel and Accommodation Information (VERY IMPORTANT)

All delegates are advised to make their own preferred travel and accommodation arrangements in advance- this is at delegates own cost.

Delegates from other nationalities are requested to check with their Kenyan Embassy/ High Commission for their travel requirements. We will assist with letters of invitation or any other confirmations that may be needed to facilitate issuance of VISAs

9.0 Special Needs

If you have special dietary or religious requirements, or should you need any particular assistance kindly refer to the event coordinator on molly.mwangi@icpak.com

10. Dress Code

• The conference dress code is Proper Business Attire
• The Gala Dinner dress code is black tie
• Outdoor Activity dress code is sports wear

11. Online Booking

We call on convention participants to note that booking for the Financial Management Conference for The Inaugural Annual Leadership Convention is available only online at www.icpak.com/events. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for events is mandatory.

12. 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).

13. Partnership Opportunities

The Institute through the Business Development Department shall reach out to potential partners to sponsor this premier event. A sponsorship package outlining different categories will be developed to guide the process. Those interested in sponsoring this event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com.

Other requests for information can be channeled to us via telephone on +254 719 074100/129/307/309 or via email to molly.mwangi@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

14. About Mombasa

Mombasa is a beautiful Kenyan city mixed filled with exotic and scenic attractions, fantastic activities and tropical ambience. It is located in the South-Eastern Part of Kenya bordering the Indian Ocean and is a city of different faces. As Kenya’s second largest city, the city hosts a major seaport, international airport and a wide variety of tourist attractions, famous world class beach hotels, parks, leisure spots, neighbourhoods, Mamba Village crocodile park, Haller Park and Mombasa Marine Park. Modern Mombasa is a city of great diversity and life. Mombasa is a place where both history and progress are greatly valued, where a busy harbor existence is lived at its own unique, tropical pace.