The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) course provides a basis for professional careers such as accounting, auditing, finance management, tax management and consultancy. If one wishes to pursue a career as a professional accountant, the CPA course is the first step towards a Master’s or other higher degrees in reputable universities.
Enrollment periods: February and August
Examination series: June and November
Career Opportunities
Professional Accountants
Auditors,
Finance Managers
Tax Consultants
Practitioners in public and private sectors
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.
