KASNEB CPA TRAINING

CAMS - Certificate in Accounting & Management Skills

Entry level by KASNEB

Areas Covered: Business Mathematics, Business Environment, Fundamentals of Accounting, Fundamentals of Management, Principles of Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Business Communication


Career Path & Jobs: Accounts Assistant, Office Clerk, Data Entry Clerk, Storekeeper, Receptionist, A stepping-stone to the ATD or Diploma in Business
ATD - Accounting Technician Diploma

Level: Mid-level qualification by KASNEB

Areas Covered: Financial Accounting, Business Law, Economics, Principles of Taxation, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing Financial Management

Career Path & Jobs: Accounts Technician, Bookkeeper, Tax Assistant, Audit Clerk, Payroll Officer, Internal Control Officer, Pathway to CPA or Degree in Accounting/Finance
CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Foundation Level

the first of three levels in the KASNEB CPA program. It provides foundational knowledge in accounting and finance, preparing students for the intermediate and advanced levels. The level consists of six papers: Financial Accounting, Communication Skills, Introduction to Law and Governance, Economics, Quantitative Analysis, and Information Communication Technology.
Career Path & Jobs: Audit Clerk, Payroll Officer, Internal Control Officer, Pathway to CPA or Degree in Accounting/Finance
CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Advanced Level

This is the final section of the CPA. It comprises compulsory and optional specialization papers, requiring candidates to take a minimum of five and a maximum of six papers, including at least one compulsory paper and possibly a selective paper or two. Key papers include Advanced Taxation, Advanced Auditing and Assurance, Advanced Management Accounting, Advanced Public Financial Management, Advanced Financial Reporting, and Leadership and Management.
Career Path & Jobs: Certified Public Accountant Finance Manager Auditor/Internal Auditor Tax Consultant Chief Accountant CFO Suitable for progression to degrees and masters in Finance, Accounting, or Business
CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Intermediate Level

This level builds upon the Foundation Level by delving deeper into core accounting and financial subjects. This level includes compulsory subjects like Company Law, Financial Management, and Financial Reporting and Analysis, along with elective subjects such as Auditing and Assurance, Management Accounting, and Public Finance and Taxation. The aim is to equip candidates with advanced skills for managing financial resources and navigating complex regulatory environments.
Career Path & Jobs: Certified Public Accountant Finance Manager Auditor/Internal Auditor Tax Consultant Chief Accountant CFO Suitable for progression to degrees and masters in Finance, Accounting, or Business
Business Data Analytics

is a KASNEB (Kenyan) professional qualification focusing on using data analytics to support decision-making and improve business processes, particularly in areas like financial statement analysis, forecasting, and management accounting. The exam is a computer-based, practical paper that tests proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and potentially R, requiring candidates to apply data analytics techniques to financial data, present insights, and manage large datasets.