Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
About Course
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination, offered at Olympia Training College, is a prestigious and comprehensive program designed for aspiring professionals in the fields of accounting, auditing, finance management, taxation, and financial consulting. This program equips students with a diverse set of skills and knowledge, preparing them for a wide range of financial roles and opening up a multitude of global opportunities.
Upon successful completion of the CPA examination, graduates are not only well-positioned for a rewarding career in finance but are also eligible to pursue Masters and other advanced degrees at reputable universities worldwide.
The CPA examination is structured into three parts, each consisting of two sections, totaling six sections. The examination schedule is biannual, occurring in June and December. Students have the flexibility to attempt two sections of a part either concurrently or separately, provided they follow the ascending order. It is mandatory for candidates to pass all sections of the current part before advancing to the next, ensuring a systematic and thorough mastery of the content.
Olympia Training College is committed to delivering an education that transcends traditional boundaries, equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in any finance-related role, thereby paving the way for a successful and dynamic career in the financial sector.
Course Structure
CPA Part I
Foundation Level
• Financial Accounting
• Communication Skills
• Introduction to Law and Governance
• Economics
• Quantitative Analysis
• Information Communication Technology
Intermediate Level
• Company Law
• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• (Incorporating IPSAS)
• Auditing and Assurance
• Management Accounting
• Public Finance and Taxation
Advanced Level
• Leadership and Management
• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Advanced Financial Management
• Advanced Management Accounting
Specialization (Select one, double specialization allowed)
• Advanced Taxation
• Advanced Auditing and Assurance
• Advanced Public Financial Management
• Business Data Analytics (Practical Paper)
• Workshop on Ethics
• Workshop for work Simulation (for those without one year relevant practical experience)
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
Entry Qualifications
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with an aggregate average of at least grade C+ (C plus) or its equivalent.
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least TWO Principal passes provided that the applicant has credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) level or equivalent qualifications.
- KASNEB technician, diploma or professional examination certificate.
- A degree from a recognized university.
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination grade C in 6 papers with C in both English and Mathematics.
- Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.