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INSTITUTE NEWS By CPA Edwin Makori ENCOURAGING RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY IN ACCOUNTANCY Background: The Council of the Institute set up the Research and Development committee to oversee the research and consultancy functions at the Institute in 2014. This was derived from the mandate as per the Accountants Act section 8b, i.e. “To promote research in the subject of accountancy and finance and related matters and the publication of books, periodicals, journals and articles …” The Research and Development Committee aims to promote research in the subject of accountancy and finance and related matters and the publication of books, periodicals, journals and articles in connection therewith. The objectives of the committee are: a) Receive, review and recommend ICPAK policies and guidelines on research and recommend for approval by Council 56 JULY - AUGUST 2016
INSTITUTE NEWS b) Provide oversight on the implementation of the annual research plans c) Encourage pursuit of research interests among members of the Institute d) Identify and collaborate with research institutions for mutual benefit e) Receive, review and recommend research proposals, and requests for funding for Councils consideration f ) Support members pursing research beneficial to ICPAK, its members and the Accountancy profession So far the committee has developed a number of research policies that will support the research activities. In addition, consultancy policies have been developed for the Institute and Council has approved these policies. The policies developed are aimed at: 1. Encouraging and developing the Institute’s links with industry, commerce and the wider community through high quality consultancy activities which will in turn enhance the expertise of Institute and members, facilitate new research opportunities and benefit our training programmes. 2. Providing a clear consultancy framework for all stakeholders. 3. Managing our external links effectively to ensure appropriate returns to members, employees and Institute for use of resources and intellectual endeavor. 4. Providing incentives for ICPAK members and staff to undertake consultancy work. The research function have been undertaken through yearly work plan runs and are designed to plan the committee’s various activities in such a way that:- a) They are in harmony with the Institute’s long term mission and objectives, the committee’s Terms of Reference and b) they achieve the committee’s objective of undertaking to: I. Receive, review and recommend ICPAK policies and guidelines on research and recommend for approval by Council II. Provide oversight on the implementation of the annual research plans III. Encourage pursuit of research interests among members of the Institute IV. Identify and collaborate with research institutions for mutual benefit V. Receive, review and recommend research proposals, and requests for funding for Councils consideration VI. Support members pursing research beneficial to ICPAK, its members and the Accountancy profession Progress to Date: The progress of the committee has been remarkable and has developed the following policies: 1. Institute’s research policy 2. Institute’s research guidelines 3. Institute’s research ethical guidelines 4. Institute’s Consultancy policy 5. Institute’s research quality statement 6. Institute’s Internal Research Review and peer review policy 7. Institute’s Research Framework for Funding and Consideration of research proposals 8. Research grants and scholarship awarding policy 9. Research Funds Disbursement and Management policy In addition the committee has undertaken research on the following: 1. Effect of M-pesa transfers on businesses in Kenya 2. IFRS 15: revenues from contracts with customers; the impact of revenue recognition practices in Kenya’s listed companies and SMES The following consultancy have also been undertaken: 1. Development of CPD framework and Ethical; guidelines for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sierra Leone under World Bank IDF Grant 2. Development of Financial reporting excellence (FiRe) award evaluation templates for the Public Sector in consultation with the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) Key Priorities Objectives for the Year 2016 The committee’s key priorities for year 2016 are: 1. Provide leadership in the implementation of Research activities, consultancy and innovation at the Institute 2. Coordinate the research and consultancy process by monitoring and facilitating work intended to build on the knowledge depository of the Institute 3. Aggressive engagement with other stakeholders to enhance collaboration on research and consultancy 4. Create the necessary impact in the accountancy profession through high quality research and innovation JULY - AUGUST 2016 57
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