Certified Public Accountants
Background
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination is intended for those students who wish to qualify and work as professional accountants, auditors, finance managers, tax specialists and financial consultants.
Holders of final CPA certificate are eligible for admission to pursue Masters and other higher degrees in reputable universities all over the world.
At Oshwal College you will develop a range of skills and knowledge which will enable you to work in any aspect of finance, creating a world of opportunities for your future.
The CPA Examination is held twice yearly in June and December. The examination is divided into three parts each comprising two sections, making a total of six sections in all. A student may attempt two sections of a part together or separately in the ascending order but before proceeding to the next part, a candidate must pass the lower part.
Entry Requirements
- KCSE mean grade C+ with a minimum grade C+ in both English and Mathematics.
- Advanced education (A level) certificate with 2 principal passes and credits in Mathematics and English at secondary education level.
- KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate.
- A degree from a recognised university.
- Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.
Course Structure
PART I
Section 1
1. Financial Accounting
2. Introduction to Law
3. Entrepreneurship and Communication
Section 2
4. Economics
5. Cost Accounting
6. Auditing and Assurance
PART II
Section 3
7. Management Information Systems
8. Financial Management
9. Financial Reporting
Section 4
10. Taxation
11. Company Law
12. Quantitative Analysis
PART III
Section 5
13. Principles and Practice of Management
14. Management Accounting
15. Advanced Financial Management
Section 6
16. Advanced Taxation
17. Advanced Auditing and Assurance
18. Advanced Financial Reporting
Examinations Registration Dates
June Exam 30th November of the previous year.
December Exam 31st May of the same year.
Note: Late registration may be accepted up to one month after the normal closing date on payment of late registration fee, which is an additional 50% of the normal registration fee.
