• Instructor: Jolearn College
• Lectures: 20
• Duration: 96 weeks

Certified Public Accountants (CPA)

Course Overview

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies: 

Prepare accounts and financial statements including for complex entities in both the private and public sectors. 

• Use computerized accounting systems 
• Practically apply data analytical tools to analyze data and reach conclusions. 
• Undertake audit and assurance services 
• Apply advanced financial management skills to evaluate various financial aspects of a business for decision making 
• Prepare management accounts 
• Apply leadership and management skills in practice to manage teams and achieve results 

The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as professional accountants, auditors, finance managers, tax managers and consultants in related areas in both public and private sectors. 

      Entry requirements 

A person seeking to be registered as a student for any of the professional examinations must show evidence of being a holder of one of the following minimum qualifications:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with an 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 recognized 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

The courses can be pursued through a tuition-based program. Tuition-based program (physical or virtual classes) are however recommended due to the instructiveness with facilitators and other students which are key in imparting the requisite technical and soft skills

Assessment

Assessment will be conducted in a variety of ways, including examinations, practical papers, workshops attendance and practical experience. 

The course is structured into three different 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
• Advanced Financial management 
• Advanced Management Accounting

Specialization (Select one, double specialization allowed)

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

In addition to the above papers, prior to certification, candidates will be required to 

• Attend workshops on ethics, soft skills and emerging issues organized by KASNEB and ICPAK and earn IPD hours) 
• Obtain 1-year practical experience, or alternatively attend workshops on work based simulation organized by KASNEB and ICPAK.

In order to assist CPA students to obtain the requisite practical experience and internship opportunities, they will be registered as student members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) under a program called the Trainee Accountants Practical Experience Program (TAPEF). Through TAPEF, ICPAK working in consultation with KASNEB will assist students as much as possible to link with professional accountants who will mentor them towards obtaining the necessary practical experience