To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
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The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) was established in 1978. The Institute is a member of the Pan-African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the global umbrella body for the accountancy profession.
The Act prescribes the following as the functions of the Institute:
(a) promote standards of professional competence and practice amongst members of the Institute;
(b) promote research into the subjects of accountancy and finance and related matters, and the publication of books, periodicals, journals and articles in connection therewith;
(c) promote the international recognition of the Institute;
(d) advise the Examinations Board on matters relating to examinations standards and policies;
(e) advise the Minister on matters relating to financial accountability in all sectors of the economy;
(f) carry out any other functions prescribed for it under any of the other provisions of this Act or any other written law;
(fa) prescribe the remuneration order for the accountancy profession with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance; and
(g) do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the preceeding functions.
A World-class Professional Accountancy Body.
To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
Integrity, Professionalism, Diversity and inclusion, Teamwork, Stewardship
ICPAK is governed by an 11 member Council. However, the day to day operations of ICPAK is undertaken by the Management Team headed by the Chief Executive who is also the Secretary to the Council. The Chief executive oversees with a group of professional staff, who are stationed at the Institute’s offices.
The composition of ICPAK Council includes;
The Accountants Act No.15 of 2008 confers upon the Council the following roles and functions:
To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
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