Audit Staff Training – A Practical Approach (Mandatory Training)

INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)

Audit Staff Training-A practical Approach
Theme: Enhancing Technical Competence and Knowledge
8th – 9th October 2025
9.00-15.30
Venue: virtual
(This is one of the mandatory trainings for Practicing Certificate consideration)

Overview

The expansion in financial markets and increases in globalization, auditors must be equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in line with International Standards on Audits. Many audit professionals face challenges in understanding and implementing International Standards on Auditing due to frequent updates, and complexities. Furthermore the audit practice continues to face challenges arising from either the expectation gap or the perception about quality of audit work whose responsibility for performing quality audits rests with auditors.

This training is essential for audit staff to stay updated on International Standards on Audits, and maintain the highest levels of audit quality. It is an invaluable opportunity for audit professionals to enhance their skills, ensuring that their audits are conducted in accordance with the latest international requirements and best practices. This ensures audit staff are ahead of possible challenges and are able to obtain sufficient assurance in mitigation of any possible risks.

This training will focus on the following ISAs:

• ISA 200 – Overall Objectives of the Independent Auditor and the Conduct of an Audit in Accordance with ISAs: Understanding the fundamental principles and objectives behind audits.
• ISA 300 – Planning an Audit of Financial Statements: Importance of audit planning and how to develop an audit plan.
• ISA 315 – Identifying and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement: Risk assessment procedures and how to address identified risks.
• ISA 330 – The Auditor’s Responses to Assessed Risks: How to design and implement audit procedures to respond to risks.
• ISA 500 – Audit Evidence: Types of evidence, and how to collect sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
• ISA 540 – Auditing Accounting Estimates, Including Fair Value Accounting Estimates, and Related Disclosures: Techniques for auditing estimates and fair value.
• ISA 700 – Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements: The process of forming audit opinions and the reporting requirements.
• ISA 720 – The Auditor’s Responsibility Relating to Other Information: How auditors should approach other information in the financial statements.
• ISA 800 – Special Considerations – Audits of Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance with Special Purpose Frameworks: Special circumstances auditors should consider.

Target Audience:

• Auditors working in  accounting firms, internal audit departments, or as external auditors.
• Individuals with a basic understanding of auditing principles who seek to deepen their knowledge of international auditing standards.
• Audit managers and team leads who need to ensure their teams adhere to ISA requirements.

• Accounting and finance professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of international auditing standards.
• Audit managers, supervisors, and directors.
• Regulatory and oversight bodies involved in auditing, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Students pursuing qualifications in auditing and accounting  

Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units):

Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 10 CPD Units upon successfully attending the session.

Cost:

Charges for the training will be Kes 10,000/= which will cover workshop fees, materials, and e-certificates of attendance.

Online Booking:

We call on Seminar participants to note that booking for is available only online at www.icpak.com/events and will close two hours before the training session.  Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for training sessions is mandatory.   This is available either online at www.icpak.com/events  or on the ICPAK Live – A smart phone-based application that is available from google store.

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).

Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074 100,  or via email  to marketing@www5.icpak.com.

We encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www5.icpak.com for updates.