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)

•  Foundation Institute of Africa, Nairobi  
  Exam Body: KASNEB
  
  Duration: 6 Months per Module
  
  Minimum entry requirements: C+ in KCSE
•  HELITES College, Lamu  
  Exam body:KASNEB
  Duration:Section 1 – 6
  (6 Months each)
  
  Fees:Kshs 15,000 per Section
•  Kisii National Polytechnic, Kisii  
  Entry requirements: KCSE C+ or ATC.
  Intakes: May/September.
  Offered under school of business.
•  Berea Christian College For Integrated Studies, Nakuru  
  Minimum entry Grade: KCSE C+
  
  Mode of study: Day classes
  
  Examination body: KASNEB
•  Jubilee College, Kitui  
  Course duration: 6 Months
  
  Fees per term: 18 000
  
  Minimum entry Grade: c+ (Plus)
•  Nakuru College of Hotel, Travel and Tourism Management , Nakuru  
  CPA PART I - SECTION 1 AND 2
  CPA PART II - SECTION 3 AND 4
  CPA PART III - SECTION 5 AND 6
•  Karumo Technical Training Institute, Meru  
  Sections:
  CPA Section I
  CPA Section II
  CPA Section III
  CPA Section IV
•  N.E.P Technical Training Institute, Garissa  
  Sections 1-6.
  Entry Requirements: KCSE C+ and above.
  Examination Body: KASNEB.
•  Datamine College, Umoja  
  Minimum Entry Requirements: ATC Final or mean C+, English C+, Mathematics C+.
  
•  Intraglobal Training Institute Kisii, Kisii  
  Duration:2 years
  Entry requirements:KCSE C+
  Fee per term:Ksh 12600
•  Transafric Accountancy and Management College, Thika  
  Duration :2 years
  Exam body:KASNEB
  Fee per term:Ksh 12000
•  Kenafric College of Professional Studies, Nairobi  
  CPA i-Vi
  Fee per term:ksh 16000
  Exam body:KNEC/ICM/KASNEB
•  Aviation college of kenya, Nairobi  
  Course admission requirements: A mean grade of D (Plain) and Above
•  Rware College of Accounts, Nyeri  
  Exam Body: KASNEB
  
  Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C+
•  Rockland College of Science and Technology, Kitui  
  Duration :3 years
  Entry requirement:KCSE C+
•  Bahati Institute Of Business And Administration Studies, Nakuru  
  Part 1 - 6
  
  Examination body: KASNEB
•  Richstar College, Makindu  
  section 1-6
  Fee per section:Ksh 12500
•  Northwood College, Nanyuki  
  CPA I and II - Fees: 2,000 per month.
•  Kitale National Polytechnic, Kitale  
  Duration:3 months per module
•  Vision Institute of Leadership and Management Studies, Kasarani  
  Entry requirements:KCSE C+
•  Kings College of Accountancy and Business, Eldoret  
  Entry requirements:KCSE C+
•  Jodan College of Technology Thika Main Campus, Thika  
  Course duration: 6 months
•  Chuka Institute of Business Studies (CIBS College), Tharaka Nithi  
  Entry Grade: C+
•  Eldo Star College, Eldoret  
  Section 1-6
•  Advent College of Technology, Nairobi  
  Module 1-6
•  Kasarani Technical and Vocational College, Kamulu  
  Section I
•  Equator Institute of Technology and Professional Studies, Nairobi  
  I-IV
•  Milele Africa Foundation Institute, Nairobi  
  
•  Starwan Technical Institute, Thika  
  
•  Ikutha Technical and Vocational College, Kitui  
  

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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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