Colleges and Universities Offering Certified Public Accountant(CPA) in Kenya

The Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination is for those who wish to qualify and work as Professional Accountants, Auditors, Finance Managers, Tax Managers and Consultants.
The course is examined by KASNEB and consists of three parts each with two sections as detailed below.
1. CPA Part I: Section 1 & 2.
2. CPA Part II: Section 3 & 4.
3. CPA Part III: Section 5 & 6.

Each section takes atleast 6 months to complete.
A student can combine two sections in the same part but not in different parts.
CPA graduates may proceed and pursue Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration and Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Commerce and Masters in Arts.

Below are some of the other careers for those who have pursued accounting certification.
- Accountant
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Chief Financial Officer – CFO
- Comptroller/Controller
- CPA
- Forensic Accounting
- Government Accounting
- Payroll Clerk
- Staff Accountant
- Tax Accountant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Bookkeeping

Colleges Offering Certified Public Accountant(CPA)

•  St. Joseph Mukasa College, Kahawa West  
  1. Part 1 and 2
  Duration: 6 Months per level
  
  Tuition fees: KShs. 15,000 each level
  
  2. Part 3 and 4
  Duration: 6 Months per level
  
  Tuition fees: KShs. 18,000 each level
  
  3. Part 5 and 6
  Duration: 6 Months per level
  
  Tuition fees: KShs. 10,000 each level
•  Bomet College of Accountancy, Bomet  
  Exam Body: (KASNEB)
  
  1. CPA Part I
  Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C+ With C+ in Maths & Eng
  
  Duration: 6 Months
  
  2. CPA Part II
  Minimum Entry requirement: CPA Part I or Pass ATD III
  
  Duration: 6 Months
  
  3. CPA Part III
  Minimum Entry requirement: CPA Part II
  
  Duration: 6 Months
•  The New Dimension College, Nairobi  
  Section I:
  Duration :5 months .
  Exam body:KASNEB
  Fees per term :Ksh 7500
  Number of terms:2
  Entry requirements: KCSE C+, C+ in Maths and English or ATD level II.
  
  Section II:
  Duration :5 months
  Fees per term :Ksh 7500.
  Number of terms :2
  Entry requirements: Pass in CPA section.
•  Mitunguu Technical Training Institute, Meru  
  Course name:
  Certified Public Accounting-Part 1.
  
  Entry requirements:
  KCSE Mean Grade C+ in Math &English or ATC (Final) or any Diploma in a Business Related Course.
  
  Duration:
  5Months.
  
  Intake:
  January & July
  
  Exam Body:
  KASNEB.
•  PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute, Nairobi  
  Certified Public Accountant 1 Section I
  Entry Requirements: C+ Mean Grade C+ in English and Mathematics.
  Course Duration: 4 month.
  Certified Public Accountant Section II
  Entry/Admission requirements: Pass in CPA Section I.
  Course duration: 4 months.
•  Intellects College, Kitui  
  Section - Exam Body - Duration
  CPA Section 1-KASNEB-4 Months
  CPA Section 2-KASNEB-4 Months
  CPA Section 3-KASNEB-4 Months
  CPA Section 4-KASNEB-4 Months
  CPA Section 5-KASNEB-4 Months
  CPA Section 6-KASNEB-4 Months
•  Achievers College of Professionals, Embu  
  Minimum Admission Requirements:
  Either of the following
  -KCSE aggregate grade C+, Maths C+ and Eng C+.
  -ICCT/ATC II finalist certificate.
  -Bachelors degree.
  -Any other certificate as maybe approved by KASNEB.
  
•  Kenya College of Management and Information Technology Embu, Embu  
  Course entry requirements.
  
  -KCSE Aggregate grade C+,with a minimum of C+ in maths and English,KATC, Bcom or equivalent
  
  Exam: June and December
  
  Intakes: January and June
  
  Course duration: 6 months
•  Narok University College, Narok  
  program requirements
  
  To qualify for this program,one is required to have scored a C+ in
  KCSE with a C+ in maths and English.
  
  Duration
  
  Six months
  
  Mode of study
  
  Modular
•  Mawego Technical Training Institute, Oyugis  
  Sections: I,II
  
  Exam Body: KASNEB
  
  Duration: 6 months per section
  
  Minimum Entry requirement:
  -KCSE Mean Grade C+ & C+ in Maths & English
  -Pass in KATC Intermediate
  
•  Regional Centre of Management, Nairobi  
  Total fee:Ksh 17500.
  Instalment optiom:
  1st -Ksh 7000.
  2nd-Ksh 6000.
  3nd -Ksh 5500.
  Ksh 7000 per single paper.
  Entry requirment :KCSE mean grade C+.
  
•  Matili Technical Training Institute, Kimilili  
  Level I
  
  Intake Period: JAN/MAY
  
  Duration: 2 Terms
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - KCSE C+
  
  Examiner: KASNEB
•  Brighter College, Ongata Rongai  
  Duration: 6 Terms
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - ATD or KCSE C+
  
  Tuition fees: KES 18,000 per term
  
  Examiner: KASNEB
•  Christemberg College, Voi  
  Duration:2 years
  Fee per term:Ksh 15000
  
  Entry requirement:Must have passed KCSE
  with C+ or equivalent
  qualification determined by
  KASNEB.
•  Oshwal College, Nairobi  
  It is intended for those students who wish to qualify and work as professional accountants, auditors, finance managers, tax specialists and financial consultants.
•  Kibabii University, Bungoma   
  Entry requirements
  Minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE
  
  Tution fee: Kshs. 30,000 per semester
  
  mode of study:Full- time/part time.
•  Mathioya Technical and Vocational College, Mathioya  
  Part 1
  
  Entry requirements:KCSE C+ WITH
  
  (C+ IN BOTH ENGLISH AND MATHS)
  
  Exam body:KASNEB
  
  Duration :6 months
•  Ziwa Technical Training Institute, Eldoret  
  Section I
  
  Duration: 6 months
  
  Minimum requirement:
  -KCSE Mean grade C+ (Plus)
  -Pass in ATD Level III
•  Cytonn College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Nairobi  
  Duration: 3 years (9 terms)
  
  Tuition Fees: Ksh. 16,500 per term
  
  Minimum Requirements
  KCSE C+ (With C+ in Maths, English)
•  Shamberere Technical Training Institute , Kakamega  
  Exam Body: KASNEB
  
  Duration: 2 terms per level
  
  Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C+ (Plus) with C+ in English & Mathematics
•  Aims College of Business and Technology, Nairobi  
  Section I - VI
  
  Exam Body: KASNEB/ ICM
  
  Minimum Requirements: KCSE C- & above
  
  Duration: 6 months per section
•  Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi  
  Admission required
  -A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in maths
  Course duration
  -6 months
  Mode of study
  -modular
•  Christian Industrial Training Centre, Nairobi  
  Modules: 2
  
  Duration: 6 Months per module
  
  Minimum entry requirements: KCSE Minimum C+
  
  Exam Body: KASNEB
•  Century Park College, Machakos  
  Exam Body: KASNEB
  
  Duration: Section 1 to 6 (6 months for each section)
  
  Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C+(Plus)
•  Excellent Institute of Professionals , Kakamega  
  Tuition Fees:
  1. Part I 17,000.00 Per Section
  2. Part II 18,000.00 Per Section
  3. Part III 20,000.00 Per Section
•  Dexter International College, Nyeri  
  Part i-vi
  part 1 Duratuion : 2 semesters
  Part 2 Duration :2 semesters
  Part 3 Duration :2 semesters
•  Viteec Training Institute, Kikuyu  
  Exam Body: KASNEB
  
  Duration: 6 months per section
  
  Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C+ in English and Maths
•  Mukurweini Technical Training Institute, Mukurweini  
  Exam body:KASNEB
  
  Entry requirements:KCSE C+ and above
  
  Intakes: Jan/May/Sep
  
  Duration:3 years
•  Thika institute of business studies highway campus, Thika  
  Level 1-6
  
  Duration: 3 Years
  
  Minimum entry requirements: K.C.S.E C+
  
  Exam Body: KASNEB
•  Kenya College of Accountancy Western Campus, Kisumu  
  Admission requirements
  -KCSE C+ with C+ in maths
  Duration
  -6 months
  Mode of study
  -modular

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Universities Offering Certified Public Accountant(CPA)

•  Strathmore University School of Accountancy, Nairobi  
  This program is suitable for those students
  willing to pursue fields of finance management,accounting,tax
  management and accounting.
  
  Program requirements
  - Applicants are required to have scored a C+ in KCSE with
  a C+ in maths and English or
  hold a KACE certificate with at least two principal passes
  and credits in maths and English at Kenya Certificate of Education
  level or Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate or the Accounts
  Clerk National Certificate or hold a relevant degree from a recognized
  institution.Other qualifications may be approved by the kasneb.
  
  
  
  The university contacts entrance exam that consists of maths,English and
  oral interview.Interview is offered every Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.00 a.m
  
  Students are required bring the following items:
  (a)Entrance exam fee of Sh.1000
  (b)A copy of the national ID/ Birth Certificate/
  Passport
  (c) IGCSE 6 credits including English and
  Mathematics and GCE 3 B’s
  (d) Three passport size photographs
  (e)Original and photocopies of all relevant
  academic and professional certificates
  
  Course duration
  -The program takes three years
  
•  Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) School of Professional Programs, Nairobi  
  The program prepares graduates for
  the following career opportunities:
  (a)Tax management and consultancy
  (b)Auditing
  (c)Finance management
  (d)Accounting
  The program opens the door for
  those who wish to further with degree
  programs.
  
  Course requirements
  - A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+
  in English and maths or be in possession
  of a KACE certificate with at least two
  principal passes and credits in maths and English
  at KCE level or Accounts Clerk National Certificate or
  Accounting Technicians Certificate or any relevant degree
  from a reputable institution.Holders of any other relevant certificates
  or diplomas may be approved by the board of KASNEB
  
  Fees:Sh.20,450 per section
  
  Program duration
  - The program takes three years
•  Laikipia University, Laikipia  
  Minimum qualifications
  - One must have attained
  a C+ in KCSE with C+ in maths and English.Holders of
  other relevant qualification
  may be admitted after approval
  by the senate.
  
  Course duration
  - The program takes two years
  
  Graduation requirements
  - To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.
•  Catholic University of Eastern Africa Gaba Campus, Eldoret  
  This course is prepares
  students for posts of
  accountants and auditors.
  
  Entry requirements
  - One must have scored
  a minimum of a C+ in KCSE
  with a C+ in maths and English.
  Those holding other relevant
  qualifications may be considered
  after approval by the senate.
  
  Course duration
  - The course takes three years
•  Catholic University of Eastern Africa School of Continuing Professional Development, Nairobi  
  The program is suitable for those
  who wish to pursue their interest
  in accounting.Graduates may serve
  as accountants and auditors.
  
  Entry requirements
  - A minimum of a C+ in KCSE
  with a C+ in maths and English
  or any other relevant qualification
  accepted by the senate.
  
  Course duration
  - A minimum of three years
•  Catholic University of Eastern Africa Kisumu Campus, Kisumu  
  Graduates may serve as accountants,
  auditors or as advisers in financial
  institutions.
  
  Course requirements
  - One is required to have scored
  a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in both
  maths and English or its equivalent.
  
  Course duration
  - A minimum of three years
•  Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus), Maralal  
  Admission requirements
  - Applicants must have attained a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in maths and English
  Admission fees
  - Sh.500
  Tuition fees
  -Sh.15,000-19,000 p.a
  Period of study
  - 3-9 months
  Mode of study
  - Day,evening and weekends
  
•  Dedan Kimathi University of Technology DKUT, Nyeri  
  Entry requirements
  -C+ at KCSE with C+ in both English and maths or
  -A certificate in ATC or
  -A certificate, diploma and a degree from a recognized institution
  Period of study
  -6 months each section
  Mode of study
  -part time and full time
•  Laikipia University College (Naivasha Town Campus), Naivasha  
  Entry requirements
  - A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in maths and English
  Admission fees
  - Sh.500
  Tuition fees
  - Sh.15,000-19,000 p.a
  Duration
  - 3-9 months
  Mode of study
  - Part time and full time
•  The East African University, Kajiado  
  Entry requirements
  
  Students are required are required to have sat for KCSE
  with a minimum of a C+ and C+ in maths and English
  
  
  Course duration
  
  - Two semesters
  
  Fees
  - Sh. 22,000
•  St. Pauls University, Limuru  
  Academic requirements
  -The candidate must have scored a C+ with a C+ in maths and English or its equivalent
  Period of study
  -6 months
  Mode of study
  -modular
•  Machakos University, Machakos  
  Entry requirements
  -A Minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in maths
  Course duration
  -6 months
  Mode of study
  -modular
•  Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa  
  Admission requirements
  -KCSE C+ with C+ in maths
  
  Duration
  - Two semesters
  
  Mode of study
  -modular
•  KCA University Nairobi CBD Campus, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  - Students should have attained a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in English and maths
  Duration
  - 6 months
•  Kenya Methodist University Nyeri campus, Nyeri  
  Admission requirements
  -KCSE C+ with C+ in maths
  Period of study
  -6 months
  Mode of study
  -modular
  
•  Taita Taveta University , Voi  
  section 1-4
  
  Entry requirement:KCSE aggregate C+Math C+ and English C+
  
  Duration:4 months per section
•  Kabianga university school of business, Kericho   
  
•  The Management University of Africa, Nairobi  
  
•  Lukenya University, Athi River  
  
•  KCA University Kitengela Campus, Kitengela  
  
•  Kenya Methodist University, Meru  
  

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