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Colleges and Universities Offering Accounting Technician Diploma(ATD) in Kenya

Course Name: Accounting Technician Diploma(ATD)
Major Subject: ATD
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 18 Terms

This course is offered under KASNEB as the examination body and is comprised of three levels.
Below are the levels and course outline.

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

Colleges Offering Accounting Technician Diploma(ATD)

Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru
Section I and II

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 6 months each section

Mode of study
-Mode of study
-Full time
ICS College Mombasa Branch, Mombasa
Course outline

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 management accounting
Principles of public finance and taxation
Auditing

Requirements
Course Duration: 6 months per level

Exam Body: KASNEB

Grade: C- and Above

Vihiga College of Business and Technical Training, Vihiga
Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 6 semesters

Tuition Fees: Kes 18,000 Per Module

Modules: 3

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C-

Course Units:
-Introduction to Financial Accounting
-Commercial Law
-Entrepreneurship and Communication
-Information & Communication Technology
-Financial Accounting
-Principles of Management
-Business Mathematics and Statistics
-Fundamentals of Finance
-Principles of Economics
-Fundamentals of Management Accounting
-Principles of Public Finance and Taxation
-Auditing
Experts Business College, Thika
Course Duration and Structure

Duration : 15 Months

Entry requirement : C – and above

Examiner: KASNEB

ATD 1
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Commercial Law
Entrepreneurship and Communication
Information Communication Technology

ATD 2
Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Fundamentals of Finance

ATD 3
Principles of Economics
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
Principles of Public Finance and Taxation
Auditing
Greenwich College, Garissa
Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 18 months

Course Units:
1. LEVEL I
-Introduction to Financial Accounting
-Introduction to commercial Law
-Entrepreneurship and Communication
-Information Communication Technology

2. LEVEL II 6 Months
-Financial Accounting
-Principles of Management
-Business Mathematics and Statistics
-Fundamentals of Finance

3. LEVEL III
-Principles of Economics
-Fundamentals of Management Accounting
-Principles of Public Finance and Taxation
-Auditing

East Africa School of Management EASM, Donholm
Level 1
Introduction to Financial Accounting

Introduction to Commercial Law

Entrepreneurship and Communication

Information Communication Technology

Level 2
Financial Accounting

Principles of Management

Business Mathematics and Statistics

Fundamentals of Finance

level 3

Principles of Economics

Fundamentals of Management Accounting

Principles of Public Finance and Taxation

Auditing

Exam body :KASNEB
Kirinyaga Business and Technical Institute, Kutus
ENTRY GRADE: K.C.S.E C+

DURATION: 5 MONTHS PER SECTION

EXAM BODY: KASNEB

COURSE STRUCTURE
LEVEL I

Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Commercial Law
Entrepreneurship & Communication
LEVEL II

Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Fundamentals of Finance
Business Mathematics & Statistics
LEVEL III

Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
Principles of Public Finance & Taxation
Principles of Economics
Auditing
Uwezo College, Wote
Minimum entry requirement:
KCSE D Plain with D in Maths & English

Modules Overview:
Level 1
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Commercial Law
Entrepreneurship and Communication
Information Communication Technology
Level 2
Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Fundamentals

Tuition fees:
Registration Fee: 1250 (Registration + Student ID)
Course Fee: 15000
Jusnet Business Institute , Malindi
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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

A.C.K. Bishop Hannington Institute of Theology and Development Studies, Mombasa
Minimum entry requirement:
- KCSE C- or Relevant certificate

Modules Overview:
-Introduction to Financial Accounting
-Commercial Law
-Entrepreneurship and Communication
-Information Communication Technology
-Financial Accounting
-Principles of Management
-Business Mathematics and Statistics
-Fundamentals of Finance
-Principles of Economics
-Fundamentals of Management Accounting
-Principles of Public Finance and Taxation
-Auditing
The New Dimension College, Nairobi
Level:
level 1:
Duration :5 months .
Exam body :KASNEB
Fees per term :Ksh 8500.
Number of terms:2
Entry requirement:KCSE D+,D+ in Maths and English.

Level II:
Duration :5 months .
Exam body:KASNEB
Fees per term:Ksh 8500
Number of terms:2
Entry requirement:pass in ATD level I

Level III:
Duration :5 months
Exam body :KASNEB
Fees per term :Ksh 8500
Number of terms:2
Entry requirment:Pass in ATD II
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies, Nairobi
Course Study Duration: 15 Months
Course Entry requirement: C - (Minus) and above
Exam Body: KASNEB.

Examination and Registration Deadlines for ATD.
June Exams : Registration deadline is 30th November of the preceding year.
Exam payment deadline is 15th February of the preceding year.
December Examinations: Registration deadline is 30th May of the current year.
Exam payment deadline is 15th August of the current year.
Tumaini Institute of Management Studies, Nairobi
Minimum entry requirements:
-K.C.S.E Examination C+ or equivalent qualification
-I.G.C.S.E Examination Grade C in 6 papers
-KASNEB Technician, Diploma or Professional Certificate
-KACE 2 principal passes with credits in English and Mathematics
-A Degree from a recognized University
-Other Certificates or Diplomas that may be approved by KASNEB
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Mombasa Campus, Mombasa
Entry:
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with a mean grade C-(C Minus).
• KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate.
• A degree from a recognized university.
• Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.

Duration: 3 Trimesters

Levels: 3

Examination Body: KASNEB
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences, Thika
Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 3 Trimesters

Minimum Entry requirement:
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with a mean grade C-(C Minus).
• KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate.
• A degree from a recognized university.
• Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Entry:
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with a mean grade C-(C Minus).
• KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate.
• A degree from a recognized university.
• Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.
Duration: 3 Trimesters
Levels: 3
Examination Body: KASNEB

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kitui Campus, Kitui
Entry:
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with a mean grade C-(C Minus).
• KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate.
• A degree from a recognized university.
• Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.
Duration: 3 Trimesters
Levels: 3
Examination Body: KASNEB
Bomet College of Accountancy, Bomet
Exam Body: (KASNEB)

1. ATD I
Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C-

Duration: 6 Months

2. ATD II
Minimum Entry requirement: Pass in ATD I or Pass in CAMS I & II

Duration: 6 Months

3. ATD III
Minimum Entry requirement: Pass in ATD II

Duration: 6 Months
Traction School of Governance and Business, Nairobi
Entry requirement:
1.Secondary education (o level)with an aggregate average of at least grade C- equivalent.
2.Any other KASNEB technician examination certificate.
3.Such other certificate or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.

Fees:
Ksh 18,500 ;Monthly Ksh 5000
Jogima Business School, Ongata Rongai
Examination Body: KASNEB
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE C- and above
The course equips candidates with skills and competencies to work as middle level accountants providing technical support in accounting, auditing and taxation in both the public and private sectors.
Wibs Teachers College, Kitengela
Levels
ATD Level I
ATD Level II
ATD Level III

Minimum entry requirements
KCSE aggregate C-
Other qualification acceptable by KASNEB
Duration: 5 months per level
Fees: Ksh 12,000 per level
Juja College of Accountancy, Juja
Part 1 and 2:
Duration:6 months
Entry requirements: KCSE c-
Fee per term: Ksh 15,500

Part 3
Duration :6 months
Entry requirement: ATD I and II
Fee per term: Ksh 15,500
Jewel Professional College, Nairobi
Levels I-III

Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Fees: 15,000 per term

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 6 months
Brighter College, Ongata Rongai
Levels: I,II,III

Duration: 3 Terms

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE C-

Tuition fees: KES 15,000 per term

Examiner: KASNEB
Okame Technical and Vocational College, Busia
Course entry requirements:
KCSE mean grade of C- and above/Certificate in related field.

Duration:
2 Years.

FEES:
Ksh 26,420 per year.

Exam Body:
KNEC.
Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College, Kapcherop
Course Requirements: C- (Minus) KCSE

Entry Period : May & September

Examining Body: Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board

Duration: 2 Levels
Matili Technical Training Institute, Kimilili
Module I

Intake Period: JAN/MAY

Duration: 2 Terms

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE C-

Examiner: KASNEB
Keiway Mining and Technology College Main Campus, Kilifi
Course Duration: 18 months.
Examination Body: KASNEB.
Minimum Admission Requirements: KCSE mean grade of D+ (Plus) or equivalent.
Tuition Fees: Ksh. 12,000 per term.
Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute, Nyamira
ADT I:
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Exam Body: KASNEB

ATD II:
Course Entry Requirements: Pass in ADT I
Exam Body: KASNEB
Mombasa Learning Centre, Mombasa
Level 1

Course duration: 6 months

Tuition fee: 16 000

Minimum entry Grade: KCSE C-

Examination body: KASNEB