KASNEB Courses- CPA, CS, CICT, CCP, CIFA, ATD, DICT, CMT.

KASNEB Courses are as follows:

KASNEB Courses: Certified Public Accountants- CPA

The CPA examination is held twice yearly in June and December. The examination is divided into three parts of two sections each. Each section consists of three papers. A candidate may attempt two sections in a part together or separately in ascending order but before proceeding to the next part, a candidate must pass the lower part.

The examination is rigorous and standards are high and therefore a candidate is advised to devote approximately the equivalent of eighteen months of full time study for each part of the examination. Ideally therefore, a student should be able to complete the CPA examination in between four and a half and six years.

A student should programme the studies in such a way that makes it possible to take and pass the three parts in a duration of between four and a half and six years following the date of registration as a student of KASNEB. In this way, a candidate will be able to set aside three years as a margin of safety in case of unforeseen circumstances in the preparation for the examination.

The CPA examination is benchmarked on the international standards promulgated by International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB), International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB). The CPA examination therefore meets the requirements of International Education Standards (IESs), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Accounting Standards (IASs), International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs).

The IESs prescribe requirements relating to entry, professional training and practice as required by International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) for the qualification programme for professional accountants.

The entry requirements of IES 1 for professional accountancy course are the minimum entry requirements for admission for a university degree course. The entry requirements are country specific. Holders of final CPA certificates are eligible for admission to pursue masters and other higher degrees in reputable universities, both in Kenya and foreign countries.

Students taking the CPA examination are advised to look for ways and means of acquiring practical experience so that they can match progress in examination with competence in performance of duties in the work environment. This is a requirement of IES 5 which provides for practical experience as part of the pre-qualification programme. The minimum period of experience required is three years. The practical experience may be gained during or after the qualification
process.

Upon qualifying, the CPA examination graduates are equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills they require in order to present themselves to the public as professional accountants.

The following are the papers contained in each part of the CPA examination:

CPA PART I
SECTION 1

Financial Accounting
Commercial Law
Entrepreneurship and Communication

SECTION 2

Economics
Management Accounting
Public Finance and Taxation

CPA PART II
SECTION 3

Company Law
Financial Management
Financial Reporting

SECTION 4

Auditing and Assurance
Management Information Systems
Quantitative Analysis

CPA PART III
SECTION 5

Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Advanced Management Accounting
Advanced Financial Management

SECTION 6

Advanced Public Finance and Taxation
Advanced Auditing and Assurance
Advanced Financial Reporting

KASNEB Courses: Certified Secretaries- CS

A SYNOPSIS OF THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC SECRETARIES (CS) EXAMINATION

The CS examination is held twice yearly in June and December. The examination is divided into three parts of two sections each. . Each section consists of three papers.A candidate may attempt two sections in a part together or separately in ascending order but before proceeding to the next part, a candidate must pass the lower part.

The examination is rigorous and standards are high and therefore a candidate is advised to devote approximately the equivalent of eighteen months of full time study for each part of the examination. Ideally therefore, a student should be able to complete the CS examination in between four and a half and six years.

A student should programme the studies in such a way that makes it possible to take and pass the three parts in a duration of between four and a half and six years following the date of registration as a student of KASNEB. In this way, a candidate will be able to set aside three years as a margin of safety in case of unforeseen circumstances in the preparation for the examination.

Holders of the final CS certificate are eligible for admission to pursue masters and other higher degrees in reputable universities both in Kenya and foreign countries.

Students taking the CS examination are advised to look for ways and means of acquiring practical experience so that they can match progress in the examination with competence in performance of duties in the work environment. The practical experience may be acquired during or after the qualification process.

The following are the papers contained in each part of the CS examination:

CS PART I
SECTION 1

Organisational Behavior
Commercial Law
Business Communication

SECTION 2

Economics
Principles of Accounting
Public Finance and Taxation

CS PART II
SECTION 3

Company Law
Financial Management
Principles and Practice of Management

SECTION 4

Corporate Secretarial Practice
Management Information Systems
Law and Procedure of Meetings

CS PART III
SECTION 5

Human Resource Management
Financial Markets Law
Governance and Ethics

SECTION 6

Strategic Management
Public Policy and Administration
Governance and Secretarial Audit

KASNEB Courses: Certified Information Communication Technologists- CICT

A SYNOPSIS OF THE CERTIFIED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGISTS (CICT) EXAMINATION

The CICT examination is held twice yearly in June and December. The examination is divided into three parts of two sections each and an information systems project. Each section consists of three papers. A candidate may attempt two sections in a part together or separately in ascending order but before proceeding to the next part, a candidate must pass the lower part. Similarly, a candidate must successfully complete Part III before undertaking the information systems project.

The examination is rigorous and standards are high and therefore a candidate is advised to devote approximately the equivalent of eighteen months of full time study for each part of the examination.

A student should programme the studies in such a way that makes it possible to take and pass the three parts and the information systems project in a duration of between four and a half and six years following the date of registration as a student of KASNEB. In this way, a candidate will be able to set aside three years as a margin of safety in case of unforeseen circumstances in the preparation for the examination.

Holders of the final CICT certificate are eligible for admission to pursue masters and other higher degrees in reputable universities both in Kenya and foreign countries.

It is advisable for students to look for ways and means of acquiring practical experience so that they can match progress in the examination with competence in performance of duties in the work environment.

The following are the papers contained in each part of the CICT examination:

PART I
SECTION 1

Introduction to Computing
Computer Applications – Practical
Entrepreneurship and Communication

SECTION 2

Operating Systems – Practical
Principles of Accounting
Computer Support and Maintenance

PART II
SECTION 3

Database Systems
System Analysis and Design
Structured Programming

SECTION 4

Object Oriented Programming
Web design and e-Commerce
Data Communication and Computer Networks (Practical)

PART III
SECTION 5

Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Software Engineering
Mobile Application Development

SECTION 6

Systems Security
Information Systems Project Management
Research Methods

Information Systems Project

After successfully completing Paper Nos. 1 to 21 above, a candidate will be required to undertake an Information Systems Project.

The candidate shall not be awarded the CICT final certificate until the candidate satisfies the examiners in the Information Systems Project.

A candidate shall be expected to complete the project within two years after completing Paper Nos. 1 to 21 in the CICT examination.

KASNEB Courses: Certified Credit Professionals- CCP

A SYNOPSIS OF THE CERTIFIED CREDIT PROFESSIONALS (CCP) EXAMINATION

The CCP examination is held twice yearly in June and December. The examination is divided into three parts of two sections each. Each section consists of three papers. A candidate may attempt two sections in a part together or separately in ascending order but before proceeding to the next part, a candidate must pass the lower part.

The examination is rigorous and standards are high and therefore a candidate is advised to devote approximately the equivalent of eighteen months of full time study for each part of the examination. Ideally therefore, a student should be able to complete the CCP examination in between four and a half and six years.

A student should programme the studies in such a way that makes it possible to take and pass the three parts in a duration of between four and a half and six years following the date of registration as a student of KASNEB. In this way, a candidate will be able to set aside three years as a margin of safety in case of unforeseen circumstances in the preparation for the examination.

Holders of the final CCP certificate are eligible for admission to pursue masters and other higher degrees in reputable universities both in Kenya and foreign countries.

Students taking the CCP examination are advised to look for ways and means of acquiring practical experience so that they can match progress in the examination with competence in performance of duties in the work environment.

The following are the papers contained in each part of the CCP examination:

PART I
SECTION 1

Credit Management
Commercial Law
Entrepreneurship and Communication

SECTION 2

Economics
Principles of Accounting
Public Finance and Taxation

PART II
SECTION 3

Company Law
Financial Management
Marketing  and Public Relations

SECTION 4

Law Governing Credit Practice
Management Information Systems
Quantitative Analysis

PART III
SECTION 5

Strategy,  Governance and Ethics
Banking Law and Practice
Credit Management in the Financial Sector

SECTION 6

Debt Recovery
Corporate Lending
Credit Practice

KASNEB Courses: Certified Investment and Financial Analysts- CIFA

GUIDE TO THE CERTIFIED INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL ANALYSTS (CIFA) EXAMINATION

Historical Note

The Institute of Investment Professionals (IIP) was registered on 22 July 1997 under section 10 of the Societies Act (Cap.108) of the Laws of Kenya.

The main objective of the Institute is to develop a professional designation to further enhance training for capital market participants in the East African Region. Investment and Securities Analysts examination is at technician and professional levels. The qualification is intended for specialists in financial and security analysis.

A SYNOPSIS OF THE CERTIFIED INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL ANALYSTS (CIFA) EXAMINATION

The CIFA examination is held twice yearly in June and December. The examination is divided into three parts of two sections each. Each section consists of three papers. A candidate may attempt two sections in a part together or separately in ascending order but before proceeding to the next part, a candidate must pass the lower part.

The examination is rigorous and standards are high and therefore a candidate is advised to devote approximately the equivalent of eighteen months of full time study for each part of the examination. Ideally therefore, a student should be able to complete the CIFA examination in between four and a half and six years.

A student should programme the studies in such a way that makes it possible to take and pass the three parts in a duration of between four and a half and six years following the date of registration as a student of KASNEB. In this way, a candidate will be able to set aside three years as a margin of safety in case of unforeseen circumstances in the preparation for the examination.

Holders of the final CIFA certificate are eligible for admission to pursue masters and other higher degrees in reputable universities both in Kenya and foreign countries.

Students taking the CIFA examination are advised to look for ways and means of acquiring practical experience so that they can match progress in the examination with competence in performance of duties in the work environment.

The following are the papers contained in each part of the CIFA examination:

PART I
SECTION 1

Financial Accounting
Financial  Mathematics
Entrepreneurship and Communication

SECTION 2

Economics
Financial Institutions and Markets
Public Finance and Taxation

PART II
SECTION 3

Regulation of Financial Markets
Corporate Finance
Financial Statements Analysis

SECTION 4

Equity Investments Analysis
Portfolio Management
Quantitative Analysis

PART III
SECTION 5

Strategy,  Governance and Ethics
Fixed Income Investments Analysis
Alternative Investments Analysis

SECTION 6

Advanced Portfolio Management
International Finance
Derivatives Analysis

KASNEB Courses: Accounting Technicians Diploma- ATD

The following are the papers contained in each level of the ATD examination:

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

Diploma in Information Communication Technology- DICT

The following are the papers contained in each level of the DICT examination:

LEVEL I

Introduction to Computing
Computer Mathematics
Entrepreneurship and Communication
Computer Applications Practical I

LEVEL II

Computer Networking
Internet Skills
Computer Support and Maintenance
Programming Concepts

LEVEL III

Principles of Web Development
Foundations of Accounting
Information Systems Project Skills
Computer Applications Practical II

KASNEB Courses: Diploma in Credit Management- CMT

The following are the papers contained in each level of the DCM examination:

LEVEL I

Fundamentals of Credit Management
Introduction to Commercial Law
Entrepreneurship and Communication
Information Communication Technology

LEVEL II

Credit Management
Principles of Management
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Law Governing Credit Practice

LEVEL III

Marketing and Customer Relations
Foundations of Accounting
Principles of Public Finance and Taxation
Law Governing Credit Practice