by Auditor | Feb 25, 2026 | Audit
Every year, reports issued by the Office of the Auditor-General remind the country why audit quality and governance matter. The most recent reports for financial years ending 30 June 2024 and 30 June 2025 have again highlighted recurring weaknesses in public financial...
by Auditor | Feb 24, 2026 | Aura & Company Audit Firm
Kenya has taken a bold step in strengthening climate governance with the launch of a national carbon registry under the oversight of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry. At first glance, this may seem like a policy development meant for government...
by Auditor | Feb 16, 2026 | Audit
Understanding the Strategic Difference and Why Your Organization Needs Both Internal Audit and External Audit are often mentioned together, yet they serve fundamentally different purposes within an organization. Many business owners, board members, and even finance...
by Auditor | Jan 9, 2026 | Audit
More Than Accountants. Strategic Partners for Visionary Founders. Starting a business in Kenya today is not for the faint-hearted. Founders are navigating: Unpredictable cash flows Aggressive tax exposure Investor scrutiny Regulatory complexity Rapid scaling without...
by Auditor | Jan 8, 2026 | Audit
By Dr. Joshua Aura Auditing manufacturing entities in Africa requires technical excellence, commercial awareness, and deep respect for operational realities. Controls look different here, but risks are very real. 1. Dr. Aura’s Africa-Centric Audit Philosophy In the...
by Auditor | Jan 7, 2026 | Aura & Company Audit Firm
For many SMEs, tax is treated as a once-a-year obligation something to “sort out” when filing returns or when KRA comes knocking. That mindset is expensive. Tax planning is not about evading tax. It is about paying the right amount of tax, at the right time, using the...
by aura.cpa | Dec 19, 2025 | Aura & Company Audit Firm
Full Automation of SACCOs in KenyaTransforming Savings and Credit Cooperatives for the Digital Age Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have long been a critical pillar of financial inclusion in Kenya, helping members save, borrow, and build financial...
by Auditor | Dec 15, 2025 | Aura & Company Audit Firm
Under the Tax Procedures Act, 2015 (TPA), a taxpayer may apply to KRA for a private ruling. A private ruling is a written determination that explains how tax law applies to a specific transaction or set of facts. To obtain a valid ruling, the taxpayer must submit a...
by Auditor | Dec 15, 2025 | Aura & Company Audit Firm
As the year draws to a close, businesses across Kenya and beyond face a critical but often overlooked task: year-end tax planning. Proper tax planning goes beyond compliance; rather, it is a strategic process that helps businesses optimize tax liabilities, maximize...
by Auditor | Dec 9, 2025 | Audit
Petrol stations in Kenya are complex, high-risk, cash-intensive operations. With multiple revenue streams, high-value inventory, daily fuel movements, and extensive staff interaction, these businesses face significant exposure to financial leakages, procurement gaps,...
