Certificate in Accountancy

Certificate in Accountancy(KNEC) offered at African Institute of Research and Development Studies-AIRADS College.The accounting department is one of the pillars of any organization. Notably,accounting is a core unit in any institution,organization or government. An accountant is responsible for the management of a company’s financial assets. This course trained at AIRADS College is comprehensive and taught both theoretically and practically. There are many career opportunities in this field.

Accounting certificate programs cover a wide range of student needs and career goals. Their relatively short duration – often less than a year – allows students to quickly apply new skills to the workplace in both entry level and professional roles. Certificate programs generally include coursework centered on a specific topic. Depending on the level of study and goals of the program, students may be required to complete prerequisite courses in basic accounting or already have a degree

Certificate in Accounting is one of the most marketable course and highly demanded in the industry.

This is an entry level program that is designed to introduce the student to accounting while equipping the student with practical skills that can be applied in the business world at an entry level.

Key Interest Skills required to pursue a career in this field

Planning skills
Communication skills
Numerical abilities
Organisational skills
Analytical skills
Team spirit
Negotiation skills
Digital literacy
Problem-solving skills
Time Management Skills
Integrity as a quality

Objectives

Objective of this program is to prepare students to think critically and invent industry -based approaches to accounting. Students get to understand the accounting techniques and market expectations. In addition,they learn how to communicate effectively.This course is also intended to prepare students for complex .mathematical and financial analysis in the market

Why study this program
This program prepares one to job market at lower level.It also a bridge to the advance level in the field.

Careers Opportunities

Accountant
Auditor
Financial Analysis
Accounting consultant
Researcher
Investor Advisor
Assistant Tax Administrator
Assistant Loan officer
Front officer
insurance company agents
mortgage companies
brokerage companies

Career Progression

After successful completion of Certificate in Banking and Finance (KNEC) ,a student can proceed for Diploma ,bachelor’s degree,master’s degree and Phd in related field.

Career progression: KASNEB CPAs, CS, Diploma-PHD

Course Duration

This course takes an average of 4 terms (1 and half years ).

Mode of Study

Regular/full time
School based programme
Distance Learning
Weekend Classes
Part-time/Evening classes

Qualifications/Admission Requirements

KCSE aggregate Grade of D (plain) & Above,or any equivalent qualifications by KNEC

Examining Body

KNEC

Course Requirements

The following requirements must be met for a student to qualify for KNEC exams in this course:

Must sit for at least 2 cats marked out of 30% ,and an end term exams marked out of 70% each term.
The candidate will be expected to proceed for industrial attachment as a requirement by KNEC for successful completion of the course.
A student must attend at least 80% of all the tutorial lectures.

KNEC Units

1804 – CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING

301-FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

302-BUSINESS FINANCE

303-COST ACCOUNTING

304-AUDITING

305-TAXATION

306-COURSE SPECIALISATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS

Other Units

Communication Skills
Computing/ICT

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