This course is offered under KASNEB as the examination body and is comprised of three levels.
Below are the levels and course outlines.
Level I
– Introduction to Financial Accounting
– Introduction to Commercial Law
– Entrepreneurship and Communication
– Information Communication Technology
Level II
– Financial Accounting
– Principles of Management
– Business Mathematics and Statistics
– Fundamentals of Finance
Level III
– Principles of Economics
– Fundamentals of Information Communication Technology
– Principles of Public Finance and Taxation
– Auditing
Career Opportunities
Middle level accountants
Auditing and
Taxation in both the public and private sectors.
Entry Requirements
One must show evidence of being a holder of one of the following minimum qualifications:
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.
Programme Duration and Structure
This course is offered for Five (5) months.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Apply accounting concepts in preparation of financial statements.
Apply the double entry aspects of accounting.
Account for assets and liabilities.
Prepare financial statements for a sole trader, partnership and company.
