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INSTITUTE OF
CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS OF UGANDA
The 2016 CPD Calendar
“Continuous learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field.-Dennis Waitley”
The Institute of Certified public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) is a national professional
accountancy organisation that was established by an Act of Parliament, now the Accountants Act, 2013. It is dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the economic development of Uganda.
Our members support organizations by making them more successful and sustainable.
They serve in public practice, education, government service, industry, commerce and
many other fields.
Vision
“To be a World-Class Professional
Accountancy Institute.”
Mission
“To develop and promote the accountancy
profession in Uganda and beyond.”
Core Values
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Professional Excellence
Integrity
Commitment
Good Governance
Social Responsiveness
The Mandate of ICPAU like all
professional Accountancy Organizations
(PAOs) is to regulate and maintain the
Standard of Accountancy in Uganda. The
importance of CPD programs therefore,
as prescribed by the International
Accounting Education Standards Board,
is maintenance and further development
of Professional competence. CPDs form
the basis through which ICPAU updates
its members on the new developments
in the accountancy profession as well as
remind them on the existing ones.
CPD Title
Date
1.
ICPAU Practitioners’ Forum
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SACCO Seminar
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6.
Internal Auditors’ Seminar
Mbarara CPD Seminar
1st EACIA CPA Congress
FiRe Awards Workshop
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Women in Accountancy Forum
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Mbale CPD Seminar
Public Sector Seminar
Taxation Seminar
Gulu CPD seminar
ISSAI Workshop
Excel Skills Training
28 January (Afternoon) 2016 Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
29 January 2016
Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
4-5 February 2016
Hotel Africana Kampala
4 March 2016
Lake View Resort Hotel
2-4 March 2016
Arusha, Tanzania
9 March 2016 (Morning)
Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
9 March 2016 (Afternoon)
Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
18 March 2016
Mt. Elgon Hotel, Mbale
23-24 March 2016
Hotel Africana-Nile Hall
8 April 2016
Hotel Africana-Nile Hall
15 April 2016
Kakanyero Hotel, Gulu
18 -19 Agust 2016
Hotel Africana-Nile Hall
5-6 May 2016
Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
27 May 2016
Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
10 June 2016
Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
17 June 2016
Hotel Africana-Nile Hall
1 July 2016
Hotel Africana-Nile Hall
20-22 July 2016
Imperial Report Beach
Hotel, Entebbe
14. CFO Forum
15. 17th Budget Breakfast
16. Educational Institutions Seminar
17. NGO Seminar
18. 4th CPA Economic Forum
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The CPD Rationale
Venue
CPD Hours
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CPD Title
Date
Venue
CPD Hours
19. IFRS Workshop
11-12 August 2016
14
20. Internal Auditors’ Forum
21. 21st Annual Seminar
19 August 2016
7-9 September 2016
22. CFO Forum
23 September 2016
23. Masaka CPD Seminar
24. Arua CPD Seminar
23 September 2016
7 October 2016
25. Practitioners’ Seminar
26. Fort Portal CPD seminar
21 October 2016
28 October 2016
27. Taxation Seminar
28. Practice Management Course
4 November 2016
23-25 November 2016
Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
Hotel Africana, Kampala
Imperial Resort Beach
Hotel, Entebbe
Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
Maria Flo Hotel-Masaka
Christus Centre-Ediofe,
Arua
Hotel Africana-Nile Hall
Hotel Cornerstone, Fort
Portal
Hotel Africana-Nile Hall
Imperial Royale Hotel,
Kampala
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17TH NATIONAL BUDGET BREAKFAST
DATE : 10th June 2016
VENUE
Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
• Business Executives
• Government Officials
• Accountants
• All the different professions in Uganda
• The general Public
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Analyse the 2016/2017 GOU Budget
• Discussing its implications
CPD Hours: 3 (Three)
EVENT:
4TH CPA ECONOMIC FORUM
DATE : 20-22 JULY 2016
VENUE
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Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The CPA Economic Forum is an event that brings together accountants and other
professionals from the different sectors of the Economy to discuss and share their
thoughts on salient economic issues affecting the country and the region at large.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
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Economists
Policy Makers
Entrepreneurs
Accountants
Chief Executives
Investment Experts
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Tax Practitioners and Consultants
Government and Regulatory Officers
Finance Professionals
Management Accountants
Lawyers
CPD Hours: 21 (Twenty One) Structured Hours
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“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. -Chinese Proverb”
EVENT:
21ST ANNUAL SEMINAR
DATE : 7-9 September 2016
VENUE
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Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe
HIGHLIGHTS :
• The Annual Seminar is a three day
flagship event which brings over 1,000
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs),
Business Executives, Entrepreneurs,
Policy makers among others, in
Uganda with aim of updating the
members on the current developments
in the profession; appraise them on
the current economic trends and their
impact on our economy and what is
required of them in the circumstances.
EVENT:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
• Accountants
• Entrepreneurs
• Chief Executives
• Government and Regulatory Officers
• Management and Finance
Professionals
• Business Consultants
• Other Professionals and Business
Executives.
CPD Hours: 21 (Twenty One) Structured
Hours
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT COURSE (PMC)
DATE : 23-25 November 2016
VENUE
: Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) runs a Practice
Management Course (PMC) for all practicing accountants. The course is aimed at preparing
accountants for their accountancy practice roles and responsibilities, with the focus on
relevant and current issues. It will also provide an opportunity to have questions answered
by key ICPAU staff. The course also gives you the opportunity to network.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• The legislative framework within which an accounting firm operates.
• Commercial management of an accounting firm.
• Awareness of current challenges in practice management and how to deal with them.
COURSE OUTLINE
• Regulating the Accountancy Profession.
• Ethics & Professional Conduct.
• Workflow & Work Practices.
• Managing the CPA Firm.
• Office Management.
• Client Engagement & Disengagement.
• Money Laundering & Client Money.
• Risk Management & Limiting Your Liability.
• Client Relationship Management.
• Building & Growing Your Firm.
• Improving Performance and Results.
• Information Technology and Security.
• Managing Your Staff.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Practicing
Accountants
• Any other
members of the
Institute who plan
to go into public
practice.
CPD Hours: 21 (Twenty
One) Structured Hours
Note: Number of participants is limited to 80
ICPAU Contact Information
The Secretary, ICPAU, Plot 42, Bukoto Street, Kololo, P. O. Box 12464, Kampala
Tel: +256-414–540125, +256-312–262333, +256-312–265590, +256-712–830651, +256-701-540125
Email: [email protected], [email protected], Website: www.icpau.co.ug