Courses: Accounting & Finance
Why study Accountancy
Accountancy forms the basis for a career in many professions such as law, engineering, medicine etc as well as giving the necessary background to running a business for the self employed.
One can consider a career in Accountancy itself, either in the profession i.e. preparing, auditing, and interpreting the accounts of clients, acting as their financial advisers etc or as a chief accountant directing the accounting activities in an organization.
A career in accountancy
In order to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) you must pass the CPA examinations conducted by the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB) or obtain an equivalent overseas qualification.
Finance & Accounting courses summary
| Course Name | Duration | Exam Body | Min. Entry Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATC I & II CPA Sec 1 & 2 CPA Sec 3 & 4 CPA Sec 5 & 6 |
5 months per level | KASNEB KASNEB KASNEB KASNEB |
Mean Grade D Maths/Eng. Grade C+ CPA 2 CPA 4 |
| Certificate, Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Financial Management | 4 levels, 6 months each | ABE | Cert in B/Admin - D Dip - Cert in BA or C Dip - 2 Dip. 1 in B/Adm Adv Dip - Dip.2 in BA |
| Diploma & Adv. Diploma in Accounting & Finance | 3 levels, 6 months each | ICM | Mean Grade C- |