THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
Tax Principles Workshop
Theme: The Building Blocks of a Sound Tax System
Date: 27th January 2017
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Nairobi
Time: 8am to 5pm
OVERVIEW
The objective of this workshop is to give participants an introduction into the general principles of taxation. Discussion topics shall include taxation of businesses & individuals, capital gains tax, VAT, transfer pricing tax, Customs & Excise duty and emerging issues in taxation.
The workshop will examine the philosophical foundations of tax law, how they are influenced by accounting developments and the ways in which companies can enhance compliance. Other issues to be covered are impact of trading blocks on taxation, emerging issues in the international taxation, and constitutional issues relating to the use of ‘discretion’ by the Tax Authority.
The one day workshop offers a forum for participants to keep abreast with the increasing complexity of taxes and emerging issues in taxation
Learning Outcomes
At the end of workshop, participants will have achieved the following objectives:
- Have an appreciation of the basic applications of the taxation laws
- Demonstrate an understanding of the tax treatment of partnerships and trusts
- Have an appreciation of the importance of taxation in business decisions.
- Be able to learn the framework to evaluate taxation issues, a foundation for further study in the advanced taxation courses, and provide a general level of awareness of taxation matters for future use.
- Demonstrate an understanding of emerging trends in taxation
Target Audience:
Tax partners & tax practitioners, Tax Accountants, Finance and non-finance officers involved in handling tax issues, KRA tax officers, Representatives of KAM, FKE, KEPSA, KEBS, COFEK, National Tax Payers’ Association
Online Booking
Kindly note that booking for the Tax Principles Workshop 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 urged to note that the bookings close on 26th January 2017 at 1700 hrs
Charges:
Charges for The Tax Principles Workshop which cover workshop materials, meals, and e-certificates of attendance is as provided under;
| Category | Early Bird Registration
Booked & Paid for before 13th January 2017 |
Normal Registration
Booking & Payments or LPOs / LSOs received after 13th January 2017 |
| Associate Members | 6,950 | 7,950 |
| Members | 7,950 | 8,950 |
| Non Members | 17,950 | 18,950 |
| International Delegates | USDs 250 | USDs 300 |
Continuous Professional Development Units
Members of ICPAK and other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 7 CPD points upon successfully attending the Tax Principles Workshop.
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).
Partnership Opportunities & Additional Information
The Tax Principles Workshop attracts over 200 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring the event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com
Further requests for the Tax Principles Workshop can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 733 856 262/ 727 531006 or via email to emma.opiyo@icpak.com . We encourage members to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for updates.
