ACCOUNTANCY

This course provides the essential background for careers in Financial Management, Auditing, and Taxation advisory services, among others. It also equips individuals with the necessary knowledge to run their own ventures in the future.

To become a Certified Public Accountant, you must first pass the CPA examinations of the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB) after attaining one of the following:

Entry Requirements

One must show evidence of being a holder of one of the following minimum qualifications:

• KCSE aggregate average of at least grade C+ (C plus) or its equivalent.
• Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least two Principal passes provided that the applicant has credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya
• Certificate of Education (KCE) level or equivalent qualifications.
• KASNEB technician, diploma or professional examination certificate.
• A degree from a recognised university.
• International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination grade C in 6 papers with C in both English and Mathematics.
• Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.

KASNEB CPA Curriculum Levels

Foundation Level

• Financial Accounting
• Communication Skills
• Introduction to Law and Governance
• Economics
• Quantitative Analysis
• Information Communication Technology

Intermediate Level

• Company Law
• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting and Analysis (Incorporating IPSAS)
• Auditing and Assurance
• Management Accounting
• Public Finance and Taxation

Advanced Level

• Leadership and Management
• Advanced Financial Reporting

Other Specialization Courses

• Advanced Taxation
• Advanced Auditing and Assurance
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Advanced Public Financial Management