The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has signed a partnership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) that will see members of both entities benefit from both local and global access of learning resources and collaborate on public policy deliberations that directly impact the accountancy profession.
The partnership will offer a joint Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course where ICPAK members will be able to access ACCA’s suite of professional services at a discounted rate.
An alliance of both companies that target to increase membership growth was formed and will also seek to ensure that quality support and development opportunities have been provided to its members, as both entities venture into promotional activities such as raising awareness and making the strategic partnership of ACCA and ICPAK visible.
“As embedded in our strategy framework to 2025, we continue to reaffirm our goal to shape the future and create long term value which will support accountants both locally and globally,” said Steve Obuogo, Head of ACCA Kenya and Tanzania.
Steve Obuogo also added that they value the inclusion and how instrumental the partnership is, as both practicing and non-practicing members are able to have opportunities in the country as well as paving the way for future professionals.
The CEO of ICPAK, CPA Edwin Makori, stated that the mission of their institute is to develop as well as promote an accountancy profession that is recognized internationally that upholds the interest of the public through research, effective regulation and innovation.
“As transactions in the world continue to be dynamic, collaboration and synergy in the profession and with other partners like this one today, is essential to ensure that the solutions proposed and interventions applied are responsive and timely.” Added Edwin Makori.
