kasneb Examinations

Information Booklet

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1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT kasneb
1.1 LEGAL FOUNDATION AND STATUS OF kasneb

kasneb was established as a state corporation under the National Treasury by the Government of Kenya
on 24 July 1969. The establishment and operations of kasneb are governed by the following main Acts:

(a) The Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 (which repealed the Accountants Act, Cap 531 of 1977).
(b) The Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534 of 1988.
(c) The Investment and Financial Analysts Act, No. 13 of 2015.

1.2 FUNCTIONS OF kasneb

Section 17(1) of the Accountants Act, 2008 of the Laws of Kenya defines the functions of kasneb.These
functions are:

(a) To prepare syllabuses for professional, diploma and certificate examinations in accountancy,
company secretarial practice and related disciplines;
(b) To make rules with respect to such examinations;
(c) To arrange and conduct examinations and issue certificates to candidates who have satisfied
examination requirements;
(d) To promote recognition of its examinations in foreign countries;
(e) To investigate and determine cases involving indiscipline by students registered with the
Examinations Board;
(f) To promote and carry out research relating to its examinations;
(g) To promote the publication of books and other materials relevant to its examinations;
(h) To liaise with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in accreditation of institutions
offering training in subjects examinable by the Examinations Board, and
(i) To do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the preceding functions.

1.3 PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES/REGISTRATION BOARD FOR kasneb

GRADUATES
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
ICPAK is established under Section 3 of the Accountants Act, 2008. One of the functions of ICPAK
is to advise kasneb on matters relating to examination standards and policies. The Act also makes
provisions for the establishment of a Registration and Quality Assurance Committee (Registration
Committee) under Section 13. One of the functions of the Registration Committee is to register
eligible persons as Certified Public Accountants.

Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS)

ICS is established under Section 3 of the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act (Cap. 534) of the
Laws of Kenya. One of the functions of ICS is to advise kasneb on matters relating to examination
standards and policies.

Registration of Certified Public Secretaries Board (RCPSB)

RCPSB is established under Section 11 of the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act (Cap. 534)
of the Laws of Kenya. One of the functions of RCPSB is to register eligible persons as Certified
Secretaries.

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 Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA)
ICIFA is registered under the Investment and Financial Analysts Act, No. 13 of 2015 of the Laws
of Kenya. One of the functions of ICIFA is to advise kasneb on matters relating to examination
standards and policies. The Act also makes provisions for the establishment of a Registration
Committee under Section 13. One of the functions of the Registration Committee is to register
eligible persons as Certified Investment and Financial Analysts.

Institute of Credit Management Kenya [ICM (K)]

ICM (K) is registered under the Societies Act, (Cap.108) of the Laws of Kenya.

1.4 VISION, MISSION, MANDATE AND CORE VALUES

The vision, mission, mandate and core values of kasneb are as follows:

Vision
Global leader in examination and certification of business professionals.

Mission
Empowering professionals globally by offering quality examinations and undertaking research and
innovation.

Mandate
The mandate of kasneb is the development of syllabuses; conduct of professional, diploma and
certificate examinations and certification of candidates in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and
management, information technology and related disciplines; promotion of its qualifications nationally,
regionally and internationally and the accreditation of relevant training
institutions in liaison with the ministry in charge of education.

Core Values
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Customer focus
• Teamwork
• Innovativeness

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2. EXAMINATIONS OF kasneb
kasneb currently offers the following examinations:

A. VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES

These are short-term, skills-based programmes currently in the areas of entrepreneurship and
innovation, graphic design, information and cyber security and Blockchain technology. The courses
are ideal both for fresh high school graduates and established professionals in various areas willing to
diversify their knowledge and competencies in the above areas.

The vocational certificate courses are administered in two levels, with each level requiring an average of
three months, thus a total of six months.

Entrants with high school certificates will start with Level I which covers basic skills. Other entrants with
post-high school qualifications covering the basic skills will enter at Level II.

The minimum entry for the vocational certificates is a KCSE certificate. The courses can be pursued
through a tuition-based programme or privately. Tuition-based programmes (physical or virtual classes)
are however recommended due to the interactiveness with facilitators and other students which are key
in imparting the requisite technical and soft skills.

The examinations will be administered primarily on a computer-based platform.

The details on each of the vocational programmes are presented below:

(i) Vocational Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The course imparts basic knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to apply entrepreneurship skills and
generate innovative ideas to start and manage a new business or grow an existing entity.

The course is structured in two levels, as summarised below:

Level One (Basic Units)

Paper No.1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No.2: Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and Financial Literacy

Level Two (Core Units)

Paper No.4: Entrepreneurial Strategies
Paper No. 5: Creativity and Innovation
Paper No. 6: Opportunity-centred Entrepreneurship

(ii) Vocational Certificate in Graphic Design

The course imparts basic knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to generate and enhance graphic
designs according to set specifications.

The course is structured in two levels, as indicated below:

Level One (Basic Units)

Paper No. 1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No. 2 Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and financial literacy

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 Level Two (Core Units)
Paper No. 4: Graphic Design I: Software, Topography, Colours
• Introduction to Graphic Design
• Graphic Design Software
• Typography in Graphic Design
• Colours in Graphic Design

Paper No.5: Graphic Design II: Digital Imaging, layout, production

• Digital Imaging
• Graphic Design Layout
• Objects and illustrations
• Graphic Design production

(iii) Vocational Certificate in Information and Cyber Security

The course imparts basic knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to identify information and cyber
threats and risks and implement programmes to protect information and databases.

The course is structured in two levels, as indicated below:

Level One (Basic Units)

Paper No. 1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No.1: Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and financial literacy

Level Two (Core Units)

Paper No.4: Cyber Security and Ethics
Paper No.5: Organisation Information Security
Paper No.6: Computer Networks Operations and Security
Paper No.7: Database Design and Security

(iv) Vocational Certificate in Blockchain Technology

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to develop a simple Blockchain program
and undertake Blockchain transactions.

The course is structured in two levels, as indicated below:

Level One (Basic Units)

Paper No.1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No.2: Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and financial literacy

Level Two (Core Units)

Paper No.4: Blockchain technology development platforms
Paper No.5: Cryptography techniques
Paper No.6: Blockchain technology transactions
Paper No.7: Law governing Blockchain technology

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B. CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS (CAMS)
COURSE
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to prepare basic accounts and financial
statements for a small enterprise or non-complex environment and apply basic management and
marketing skills in business.

The course is mainly for persons who wish to qualify and work as entry level accounting and
management personnel.

The CAMS course is administered in two levels, with each level requiring an average of six months, thus
a total of one year.

The minimum entry requirement is KCSE mean grade D or a vocational certificate.

The course is fully tuition based with requirements for students to sit for continuous assessment tests
(CATs), which constitute 15% of the final score for assessment purposes.

The examinations will be administered primarily on a computer-based platform.

The structure of CAMS is summarised below:

Level One
Principles of Entrepreneurship and Management
Introduction to Law and Ethics
Fundamental ICT Skills
Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
Level Two
Foundations of Accounting
Elements of Taxation
Principles of Marketing and Communication

C. DIPLOMA COURSES
kasneb currently administers three diploma programmes; Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD),
Diploma in Data Management and Analytics (DDMA) and Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems
Administration (DCNSA).

The diploma courses are administered in two levels, with each level requiring an average of one year,
thus a total of two years.

The minimum entry for the diploma courses is KCSE mean grade C-, CAMS or any other recognized
certificate. The courses can currently be pursued through a tuition-based programme or privately.
Tuition-based programmes (physical or virtual classes) are however recommended due to the
interactiveness with facilitators and other students which are key in imparting the requisite technical
and soft skills.

The details on each of the diploma programmes are presented below:

(i) Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) course

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to prepare financial and management
accounts and financial statements for small and medium sized enterprises and compute basic
taxes for a business.

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 The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work as middle level accountants providing
technical support to professional accountants, auditors, tax practitioners and related areas.

The structure of ATD is summarised below:

Level One
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Law and Ethics
Entrepreneurship and Communication
Information Communication Technology

Level Two
Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Principles of Taxation

Level Three
Principles of Economics
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
Fundamentals of Finance
Principles of Auditing

(ii) Diploma in Data Management and Analytics (DDMA) course

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to undertake non-complex design of
databases, mine and analyse data for decision making.

The DDMA will be administered on a computer-based platform. The structure of DDMA is

summarised below:

Level One
Introduction to Computing Systems
Communication Skills and Ethics
Information Systems Support and Integration
Computer Information Systems Applications

Level Two
Databases
Warehousing and Data Mining
Mathematical Concepts in Data Science
Quantitative Modelling Skills

Level Three
Python Data Visualisation
Data Management and Analytics
Cloud Data Solutions

(iii) Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration (DCNSA) course

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to design, configure, test and secure and
manage non-complex networks.

The DCNSA will be administered on a computer based platform.

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 The structure of DCNSA is summarised below:

Level One
Introduction to Computing Systems
Communication Skills and Ethics
Information Systems Support and Integration
Computer Information Systems Applications

Level Two
Computer Networking
Network Operating Systems
Windows Servers Roles and Features
Network Security

Level Three
Network Troubleshooting
Network set-up
Server maintenance

D. PROFESSIONAL COURSES
kasneb currently administers five professional courses, as summarised below:

(i) Certified Public Accountants (CPA)

(ii) Certified Secretaries (CS)
(iii) Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA)
(iv) Certified Credit Professionals (CCP)
(v) Certified Information Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)

The professional courses are administered at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Levels. Each level
requires an average of one year, though candidates are advised to provide for an additional one year to
meet requirements for internship/practical experience

The minimum entry for the professional courses is KCSE mean grade C+ , kasneb diploma qualifications
or any other recognized diploma. The courses can be pursued through a tuition-based programme or
privately. Tuition-based programmes (physical or virtual classes) are however recommended due to the
interactiveness with facilitators and other students which are key in imparting the requisite technical
and soft skills.

The details on each of the professional courses are presented below:

(i) Certified Public Accountants (CPA) course

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:

• Prepare accounts and financial statements including for complex entities in both the private
and public sectors.
• Use computerised accounting systems
• Practically apply data analytical tools analyse data and reach conclusions.
• Undertake audit and assurance services
• Apply advanced financial management skills to evaluate various financial aspects of a business
for decision making
• Prepare management accounts
• Apply leadership and management skills in practice to manage teams and achieve results

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 The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as professional
accountants, auditors, finance managers, tax managers and consultants in related areas in both
public and private sectors.

Assessment will be conducted in a variety of ways, including examinations, practical papers,

workshops attendance and practical experience.

The structure of CPA is summarised below:

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
Auditing and Assurance
Management Accounting
Public Finance and Taxation

Advanced Level
a. Compulsory papers
Leadership and Management
Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
Advanced Financial Management

b. Specialisation papers (One to be selected, double specialisation allowed)

Advanced Taxation
Advanced Auditing and Assurance
Advanced Management Accounting
Advanced Public Financial Management
Business Data Analytics (Practical Paper)

In addition to the above papers, prior to certification, candidates will be required to

• Attend workshops on ethics, soft skills and emerging issues organised by kasneb and ICPAK
and earn IPD hours)
• Obtain 1-year practical experience, or alternatively attend workshops on work based simulation
organised by kasneb and ICPAK.

(ii) Certified Secretaries (CS) course

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:

• Practice and promote principles of good governance within public and private sector entities
• Implement and comply with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in practice
• Ensure proper conduct and management of meetings
• Undertake consultancy and advisory services in corporate secretarial and related practices

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 • Manage boardroom dynamics
• Undertake governance and compliance audits

The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as corporate secretaries,
policy formulators and consultants in governance, governance and compliance auditors and
administrators at county and national levels and in the private sector.

Assessment will be conducted in a variety of ways, including examinations, projects and workshops
attendance.

The structure of CS is summarised below:

Foundation Level
Management Principles and Practice
Communication Skills and Records Management
Introduction to Law and Governance
Principles of Accounting and Taxation
Human Resources Management
Information Communication Technology

Intermediate Level
Company Law
Public Sector Governance, Policy and Administration
Meetings: Compliance and Administration
Financial Markets and Specialised Institutions
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Research, Consultancy and Advisory

Advanced level
Strategic Management
Finance for Decision Making
Governance and Compliance Audit
Boardroom Dynamics
Research Project

(iii) Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) course

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:

• Apply financial tools and concepts in analysis and valuation of investment and securities
• Manage and grow portfolios of investments
• Analyse various types of investments including equity investments, fixed income investments
and derivatives
• Manage corporate finances
• Apply financial modelling and analytical tools in investments analysis

The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as investment, securities
and financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment bankers, fund managers, consultants on
national and global financial markets and related areas.

The structure of CIFA is summarised below:

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 Foundation Level
Financial Accounting
Professional Ethics and Governance
Regulation of Financial Markets
Economics
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to Finance and Investments

Intermediate Level
Portfolio Management
Financial Statements Analysis
Equity Investments Analysis
Corporate Finance
Public Finance and Taxation

Advanced Level
Leadership and Management
Fixed Income Investments Analysis
Alternative Investments Analysis
Advanced Portfolio Management
Derivatives Analysis
Financial Modelling and Data Analytics (Practical Paper)

(iv) Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) course

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:

• Manage the credit cycle for trade credit providers

• Manage credit risk for different entities
• Undertake credit analysis for various corporate entities
• Undertake debt collection in a professional manner
• Comply with various requirements in debt management including governance, ethical, legal and
regulatory requirements.

The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice in various fields of credit
management including credit analysis, debt management and recovery, corporate lending and
related areas in both formal and informal sectors.

The structure of CCP is summarised below:

Foundation Level
Credit Management
Communication and Customer Relations
Introduction to Law and Governance
Credit Risk Management
Principles of Accounting
Business Environment

Intermediate Level
Financial Statements Analysis for Credit Managers
Corporate Credit Analysis
Collections Management
Credit Governance and Compliance

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 Advanced Level
Leadership and Management
Advanced Credit Risk Management
Advanced Collections Management
Debt Recovery Management

(v) Certified Information Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:

• Develop information systems solutions for a business

• Design and operationalise database management systems
• Design, configure and trouble shoot computer networks
• Implement ICT projects
• Manage and analyse big data

The structure of CISSE is summarised below:

Foundation Level
Computing Systems
Information Systems Support and Integration
Communication Skills and Ethics in Information Systems
Computer Information Systems Applications
Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Intermediate Level
Information Systems Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Data Management Information Systems
Research and Project Management
Networking and Data Communication
Programming and Systems Analysis and Design

Advanced Level
a. Elective Areas
Elective I:
Big Data Management and Analytics
(i) Big Data Management
(ii) Big Data Analytics

Elective II: Networking and Information Systems Security

(i) Networking and Telecommunications
(ii) Information Systems Security

The course will be offered on a computer-based platform.

E. POST-PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISATION COURSE

kasneb has introduced the Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE). The course imparts knowledge,
skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:

• Apply analytical techniques in fraud detection

• Design and implement preventive and detective controls
• Apply and ensure compliance with the appropriate laws in fraud investigations
• Apply the burden and standards of proof in civil and criminal proceedings

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 • Apply the various methods and techniques of conducting fraud investigations
• Write standard investigations and expert witness reports
• Develop fraud prevention programs
• Conduct a fraud prevention health check up
• Develop and implement a fraud risk management program

The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice in the fields of financial
fraud and corruption investigations, fraud prevention, fraud risk analysis and related areas.

The CFFE is administered in three modules, with an integrated case study and workshops at the end
of the course. Each module is expected to last for three months. Examinations for the CFFE course
will be administered three times in a year, thus the course is meant to last on average one year.

The minimum entry requirement to pursue the CFFE course is:

• kasneb professional qualification; or
• Bachelors degree from a recognised university; or
• Any other qualification considered equivalent to the above.

The course can be pursued through tuition-based learning or self-study.

The structure of CFFE is summarised below:

Module One
Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Audit
Fraud and Corruption Schemes
Overview of The Legal and Justice System

Module Two
Law Related to Fraud
Principles of Law of Evidence and the Trial Process
Planning and Conducting Formal Investigations

Module Three
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Fraud Risk Management
Integrated Case Study and Workshop

EXAMINATIONS FOR HOLDERS OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS WISHING

TO BE REGISTERED AND PRACTICE IN KENYA
(i) Examination for holders of foreign accountancy qualifications (FAQs)
In consultation with the Council of ICPAK under Section 26 Sub-Sections (2) and (3) of the
Accountants Act, 2008, kasneb examines holders of foreign accountancy qualifications who have
applied for registration as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) of Kenya and they are required to
demonstrate their knowledge of local law and practice.

(ii) Examination for holders of foreign secretaries qualifications (FSQs)

In consultation with the Council of ICS under Section 20 Sub-Sections (2) and (3) of the Certified
Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, kasneb examines holders of foreign secretaries
qualifications who have applied for registration as Certified Secretaries (CSs) of Kenya and they
are required to demonstrate their knowledge of local law and practice.

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(iii) Examination for holders of foreign investment and financial analysts
qualifications (FIFAQs)
In consultation with the Council of ICIFA under Section 16 Sub-Sections (2) and (3) of the
Investment and Financial Analysts Act, No. 13 of 2015, kasneb examines holders of foreign
qualifications who have applied for registration as Certified Investment and Financial Analysts
(CIFA) and they are required to demonstrate their knowledge of local law and practice.

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3. EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
3.1 REGISTRATION AND EXAMINATION BOOKINGS

All applications for registration and examination booking must be in the prescribed manner. Students
are advised to download the e-kasneb app for purposes of registration and examination booking. The
deadline for registration and examination booking will be specified for each sitting but may not be later
than thirty days to the date of the next examinations.

3.2 EXEMPTIONS

Exemptions may, on application, be granted to registered students who are holders of certain degrees
and diplomas recognised by kasneb. Exemptions will be granted on a paper by paper basis. Details on
available exemptions can be accessed on the kasneb website www.kasneb.or.ke.

3.3 RETENTION OF CREDITS

Credits for papers passed by candidates will be retained without limit.

3.4 PROGRESSION RULE

A candidate will not be allowed to enter a higher level of the examination before completing the lower
level.

3.5 REGISTRATION RENEWAL

1. A registered student must renew the studentship registration annually on the first day of July
provided that newly registered students will be required to renew their registration on the first
day of July following the examination sitting to which they are first eligible to enter.

2. A student who without good cause fails to renew the registration within three months of the
renewal date will be deemed to have allowed the registration to lapse and may thus forfeit the
right to write the examination until the renewal position is regularised. The registration number of
a student who fails to renew the registration for three consecutive years will be deactivated, that
is, removed from the register of students and will thus not be able to book for examinations until
the registration number is reactivated.

3. A student whose registration number is deactivated for failure to renew the registration may
apply for reactivation provided that if the application is accepted, the student shall:

a. Pay the registration reactivation fee.

b. Pay three years of registration renewal fees.

3.6 RULES GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF STUDENTS IN THE

EXAMINATION ROOM

kasneb will conduct examinations on both computer-based and paper-based platforms. The following
rules mainly relate to paper-based examinations. kasneb will be issuing additional rules specific to
computer-based examinations in due course.

1. Candidates should present themselves for the examination at least 30 minutes before
the scheduled time for the commencement of the examination they are taking.

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2. A candidate who arrives half an hour or later after the commencement of the examination will
not be allowed to take the examination nor will a candidate be permitted to leave the examination
room until after the end of the first half hour since the commencement of the examination.

3. Each candidate is assigned a registration number upon registration as a student of kasneb. The
candidate must sit at the place indicated by that number in the examination room. The registration
number must be entered in the space provided at the top right-hand corner of each answer sheet.

4. The name of the candidate must not appear anywhere on the answer sheet.

5. Each answer sheet has a serial number indicated on the top, left hand side of the answer sheet.
Each candidate must indicate the serial number of the answer sheet(s) used for each examination
paper in the signature register.

6. Examination stationery will be provided in the examination room, but candidates must bring their
own blue or black ink pens, pencils, and rulers.

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. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed in the examinations room.

8. No stationery whatsoever may be removed from the examination room.

9. Candidates must not carry the examination question papers from the examination room.

10. Candidates are allowed to use calculators provided that such calculators are noiseless, cordless
and non-programmable.

11. Candidates will be required to positively identify themselves to the chief invigilator by producing
their student identification cards and the national identity cards. Non-Kenyan candidates will be
required to produce other relevant identification documents such as passports.

12. Strict silence must be observed during the entire duration of the examination.

13. Candidates must not possess any notes, printed paper or books in the examination room, but
must leave any such material with the chief invigilator. Candidates using clipboards must ensure
that such clipboards have no writing on them whatsoever.

14. Smoking is not allowed in the examination room.

15. Candidates must not collude in the examination room by exchanging notes or keeping the
answer booklet in such a way that another candidate can read or copy from the booklet.

16. Impersonation in the examination room is not only a serious offence but also a criminal offence.

17. During the course of the examination, no candidate may leave the examination room without
permission from the chief invigilator. Any candidate who does so will not be allowed to return to
the examination room.

18. Candidates who finish the paper before the chief invigilator announces the end of the
examination and wish to leave the examination room while the examination is in progress must
inform the invigilator and hand in their scripts to the invigilator before leaving the examination
room. However, no candidate will be allowed to leave the examinations room during the last
fifteen (15) minutes of the examination.

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 19. Candidates must not leave the examination room with any answer booklet or answer sheets.

20. Candidates must not leave the examination room before their answer booklets are collected by
the invigilators.

21. Candidates must not write notes on the examination timetable (Authority to sit the
Examination).

22. Candidates with confirmed disabilities may apply to kasneb to be allowed extra time during
examinations. Such application should be made at least two months prior to the examination.

23. Candidates must produce the timetables (Authority to sit the Examination) in order to be
allowed to take the examination. Candidates may download their timetables (Authority to sit the
Examination) from the kasneb website or through the e-kasneb. The downloaded timetables may
be used as authority to sit the examination.

3.7 ACTION FOR BREACH OF EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. kasneb is mandated by the Accountants Act, 2008 under Section 17 (1)(e) to investigate and
determine cases involving indiscipline by students registered with kasneb. Section 42 of the
Act further defines examination offences that are punishable under the law and the applicable
penalties.

2. Disciplinary action will be taken against candidates who breach the examination rules and
regulations of kasneb. A breach of the examination rules and regulations of kasneb shall include
but is not limited to the following:
(a) Deficiency in identification.
(b) Impersonation.
(c) Collusion.
(d) Possession of a mobile phone in the examination room.
(e) Possession of notes in the examination room.
(f) Taking away answer booklets.
(g) Writing of names on the scripts.
(h) Possession of mobile phones in the examination room.
(i) Carrying the examination question papers from the examination room.

3. The action for breach of the examination rules and regulations of kasneb shall include but not
limited to the following:

(a) De-registration as a student of kasneb.

(b) Cancellation of registration number.
(c) Nullification of candidate’s results.
(d) Prohibition from taking examinations of kasneb.
(e) Written reprimand and warning.

4. Certain breaches of the rules and regulations amount to breaches of the law. In such cases,
candidates will be handed over to the police for investigations and appropriate legal action.

Section 42 of the Accountants Act, 2008 provides that a person who:

(a) gains access to examinations materials and knowingly reveals the contents, whether
orally, in writing or through any other form, to an unauthorised party, whether a
candidate or not;

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(b) wilfully and maliciously damages examinations materials;
(c) while not registered to take a particular examination, with intent to impersonate,
presents or attempts to present himself to take the part of an enrolled candidate;
(d) presents a forged certificate to a prospective employer or to an institution of learning
with intent to gain employment or admission; or
(e) introduces unauthorised materials into the examinations room, whether in writing
or in any other form, whether a candidate or not, commits an offence and is liable
on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to a fine not
exceeding one hundred thousand shillings, or to both.

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4. SUMMARISED STRUCTURE OF kasneb

QUALIFICATIONS AFTER THE MAJOR REVIEW OF
SYLLABUSES – JULY 2021

The overall structure of Kasneb qualifications and

the structure of each qualification are presented below:

POST-PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISATION KNQA Level 8

PROGRAMME (Entry: Level 7 qualification)
Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE)

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES KNQA Level 7 (KCSE C+,

CPA, CS, CIFA, CCP and Certified Information Level 6 qualification)
Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES KNQA Level 6 (KCSE C-,

ATD, Diploma in Computer Networks and Level 5 qualification)
Systems Administration, Diploma in Data
Management and Analytics

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME KNQA Level 5 (KCSE D,

Certificate in Accounting and Level 4 qualification)
Management Skills (CAMS)

Vocational Certificate in ICT Vocational Certificates

Entrepreneurship and Graphics Design KNQA Level 4 (KCSE Cert,
Innovation Information and Cyber Security Level 3 qualification)
Blockchain Technology

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A: HARMONISED QUALIFICATION STRUCTURES – PROFESSIONAL
EXAMINATIONS
Certified Public Certified Secretaries Certified Certified Credit Certified Information
Accountants (CS) Investment Professionals Systems Solutions Expert
(CPA) and Financial (CCP) (CISSE)
Analysts (CIFA)

No. of papers: 16 + 1 Research 17 14 12 Papers + Project

17 + Internship + Project/Workshop
Ethics Workshops

Foundation Foundation Foundation Foundation Foundation

Financial Management Principles Financial Credit Computing Systems

Accounting and Practice Accounting Management

Communication Communication Professional Ethics Communication Information Systems Support

Skills Skills and Records and Governance and Customer and Integration
Management Relations

Introduction to Law Introduction to Law and Regulation of Introduction Communication Skills and
and Governance Governance Financial Markets to Law and Ethics in Information Systems
Governance

Economics Principles of Accounting Economics Credit Risk Computer Information

and Taxation Management Systems Applications

Quantitative Human Resources Quantitative Principles of Entrepreneurship and

Analysis Management Analysis Accounting Innovation

Information Information Introduction Business

Communication Communication to Finance and Environment
Technology Technology Investments

Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate

Company Law Company Law Portfolio Financial Information Systems Strategy,

Management Statements Governance and Ethics
Analysis for
Financial Public Sector Financial Credit Managers Data Management
Management Governance, Policy and Statements Information Systems
Administration Analysis

Financial Reporting Meetings: Compliance Equity Investments Corporate Credit Research and Project
and Analysis and Administration Analysis Analysis Management

Auditing and Financial Markets and Corporate Finance Collections Networking and Data
Assurance Specialised Institutions Management Communication

Management Corporate Governance Public Finance and Credit Programming and Systems
Accounting and Ethics Taxation Governance and Analysis and Design
Compliance
Public Finance and Research, Consultancy
Taxation and Advisory

Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced

Leadership and Strategic Management Leadership and Leadership and ELECTIVE AREAS
Management Management Management ELECTIVE I:
Big Data Management and
Analytics
(i) Big Data Management
(ii) Big Data Analytics

ELECTIVE II: Networking and

Information Systems Security
(i) Networking and
Telecommunications
(ii) Information Systems
Security

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CPA CS CIFA CCP CISSE

Advanced Financial Finance for Decision Fixed Income Advanced Credit Project
Reporting and Making Investments Risk Management
Analysis Analysis

Advanced Financial Governance and Alternative Advanced

Management Compliance Audit Investments Collections
Analysis Management
Boardroom Dynamics
Debt Recovery
Management

Specialisation Research Project Advanced Portfolio

(Select Management
One, double
specialisation
allowed)
Derivatives
Advanced Taxation
Analysis
Advanced Auditing
and Assurance
Advanced
Management Financial Modelling
Accounting and Data Analytics
Advanced (Practical Paper)
Public Financial
Management In addition to the
above papers, prior
Business Data to certification,
Analytics (Practical candidates to:
Paper)
- Attend workshops
In addition to the on ethics, soft
above papers, prior skills and emerging
to certification, issues organised
candidates to: by kasneb and
ICIFA and earn IPD
- Attend workshops hours)
on ethics, soft
skills and emerging -Obtain 1
issues organised year practical
by kasneb and experience, or
ICPAK and earn IPD alternatively attend
hours) workshops on work
based simulation
-Obtain 1 organised by
year practical kasneb and ICIFA.
experience, or
alternatively attend
workshops on work
based simulation
organised by
kasneb and ICPAK.

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 Note: Holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from
recognised universities will enter the CPA programme
as shown below (based on mutual credit
transfer agreements)

Intermediate Level Advanced Level Additional

Requirements

Taxation Specialisation Taxation Specialisation

Public Finance and Taxation Advanced Taxation
Financial Management Leadership and Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis Advanced Financial Management
Company Law Advanced Financial Reporting and
(Total. 4 papers) Analysis
Practical Paper – Business Data
Analytics
(Total. 5 papers)

Bachelor of Workshops on
Commerce Auditing and Assurance Auditing and Assurance Ethics, emerging
(Accounting Specialisation Specialisation
issues and soft skills
Option) Auditing and Assurance Advanced Auditing and Assurance
Financial Management Leadership and Management
50% One year practical
Financial Reporting and Analysis Advanced Financial Management
exemption Company Law Advanced Financial Reporting and experience or attend
(Total. 4 papers) Analysis workshops on
Sit 9 out of Practical Paper – Business Data work-based
18 papers Analytics simulation
(Total. 5 papers)

Management Accounting Management Accounting

Specialisation Specialisation
Management Accounting Management Accounting
Financial Management Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law Company Law
(Total. 4 papers) (Total. 4 papers)
Management Accounting

Public Financial Management Public Financial Management

Specialisation Specialisation
Public Finance and Taxation Advanced Public Financial
Financial Management Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis Leadership and Management
Company Law Advanced Financial Management
(Total. 4 papers) Advanced Financial Reporting and
Analysis
Practical Paper - Business Data
Analytics
(Total. 5 papers)

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B: STRUCTURE OF DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS DIPLOMA IN DATA MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER NETWORKS
DIPLOMA AND ANALYTICS AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

LEVEL ONE LEVEL ONE LEVEL ONE

Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Computing Systems Introduction to Computing Systems
Introduction to Law and Ethics Communication Skills and Ethics Communication Skills and Ethics
Entrepreneurship and Communication Information Systems Support and Information Systems Support and
Information Communication Technology Integration Integration
Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems
LEVEL TWO Applications Applications
Financial Accounting
Principles of Management LEVEL TWO LEVEL TWO
Business Mathematics and Statistics Databases Computer Networking
Principles of Taxation Warehousing and Data Mining Network Operating Systems
Mathematical Concepts in Data Science Windows Servers Roles and Features
LEVEL THREE Quantitative Modelling Skills Network Security
Principles of Economics
Fundamentals of Management LEVEL THREE LEVEL THREE
Accounting Python Data Visualisation Network Troubleshooting
Fundamentals of Finance Data Management and Analytics Network set-up
Principles of Auditing Cloud Data Solutions Server maintenance

C: STRUCTURE OF CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT

SKILLS (CAMS) AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
CAMS VCEI VCIT – Graphic Design VCIT – Information VCIT – Blockchain
and Cyber Security Technology

LEVEL I LEVEL I LEVEL I LEVEL I LEVEL I

Principles of Communication Communication Skills and Communication Skills Communication

Entrepreneurship and Skills and Ethics Ethics and Ethics Skills and Ethics
Management

Introduction to Law Introduction Introduction to Computing Introduction to Introduction

and Ethics to Computing Systems Computing Systems to Computing
Systems Systems

Fundamental ICT Numerical and Numerical and financial Numerical and Numerical and
Skills financial literacy literacy financial literacy financial literacy

Fundamentals
of Business
Mathematics

LEVEL II LEVEL II LEVEL II LEVEL II LEVEL II

Foundations of Entrepreneurial Graphic Design I Cyber Security and Blockchain

Accounting Strategies - Introduction to Graphic Design Ethics technology
- Graphic Design Software development
- Typography in Graphic Design platforms
- Colours in Graphic Design

Elements of Taxation Creativity and Graphic Design II Organisation Cryptography

Innovation - Digital Imaging Information Security techniques
- Graphic Design Layout
- Objects and illustrations
- Graphic Design production

Principles of Opportunity- Computer Networks Blockchain

Marketing and centred Operations and technology
Communication entrepreneurship Security transactions

Database Design and Law governing

Security Blockchain
technology

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D: STRUCTURE OF CERTIFIED FORENSIC FRAUD EXAMINER (CFFE)
QUALIFICATION

MODULE ONE
Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Audit
Fraud and Corruption Schemes
Overview of The Legal and Justice System

MODULE TWO
Law Related to Fraud
Principles of Law of Evidence and the Trial Process
Planning and Conducting Formal Investigations

MODULE THREE
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Fraud Risk Management
Integrated Case Study and Workshop

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5. REVISED EXAMINATION FEE STRUCTURE -
EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JULY 2021
1. REGISTRATION FEES Ksh. US$

Registration Annual Registration 2.4 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS

fee registration reactivation
renewal fee fee 2.4.1 Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
Ksh. US$ Ksh. US$ Ksh. US$ Foundation - per paper 1,400 27
1.1 Vocational Certificate -
2,000 35 1,000 18 1,500 25 Intermediate - per paper 2,400 45
E&I/GD/BCT/I&CS
Advanced - per paper 3,600 67
1.2 Certificate Examination -
3,500 60 1,200 20 2,000 35
CAMS Practical paper: Business & Data analytics 7,500 125
1.3 Diploma Examinations - 2.4.2 Certified Secretaries (CS)
6.000 100 1,600 30 3,000 50
ATD/DDMA/DCNSA
Foundation - per paper 1,400 27
1.4 Professional
Intermediate - per paper 2,400 45
Examinations - CPA/CS/ 7,500 125 2,000 35 4,000 65
CIFA/CCP/CISSE Advanced - per paper 3,600 67

1.5 Post Professional Research project: 10,000 167

10,000 170 2,500 43 5,000 85
Specialisation - CFFE 2.4.3 Certified Investment And Financial Analysts (CIFA)
1.6 Holders of Foreign Foundation - per paper 1,400 27
Accountancy/Secretaries/
Investment and Financial 40,000 665 20,000 335 15,000 250 Intermediate - per paper 2,400 45
Analysts Qualifications
Advanced - per paper 3,600 67
(FAQ/FSQ/FIFAQ)
Practical paper - Financial Modelling and Data Analytics 7,500 125
2. EXAMINATION BOOKING FEES
2.4.4 Certified Credit Professionalss (CCP)
Ksh. US$
Foundation - per paper 1,400 27
2.1 VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
Intermediate - per paper 2,400 45
2.1.1 Entrepreneurship & Innovation - per paper 700 12
Advanced - per paper 3,600 67
2.1.2 Graphic Design - per paper 2,400 40
2.4.5 Certified Information System Solution Expert (CISSE)
2.1.3 Block Chain Technology - per paper 2,400 40
Foundation - per paper 1,400 27
2.1.4 Information & Cyber Security - per paper 2,400 40
Intermediate - per paper 2,400 45
2.2 CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS (CAMS)
Advanced 3 Electives - 2 papers each per elective
Level I - per paper 800 14 area (per paper) 3,600 67
Level II - per paper 1,000 18 2.5 POST PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISATION EXAMINATION

2.3 DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE)

2.3.1 ATD Module I - per paper 5,000 83

Level I - per paper 1,000 18 Module II - per paper 6,000 100

Level II - per paper 1,200 20 Module III - per paper 7,000 117

Level III - per paper 1,300 22 3. EXEMPTION FESS

2.3.2 DIPLOMA IN DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS (DDMA) 3.1 DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS

Level I - per paper 1,000 18 ATD/DDMA/DCNSA

Level II - per paper 2,400 45 Level I - per paper 1,500 25

Level III - per paper 3,200 60 3.2 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS

CPA/CS/CIFA/CCP/CISSE
2.3.3 DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER NETWORKS AND SYSTEMS
ADMINISTRATION (DCNSA) Foundation - per paper 2,500 40
Level I - per paper 1,000 18 Intermediate - per paper 3,500 60
Level II - per paper 2,400 45 Advanced - per paper 4,500 75
Level III - per paper 3,200 60 3.3 POST PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISATION EXAMINATION
CFFE
kasneb STUDENT FEE COLLECTION ACCOUNTS Module I - per paper 2,500 40
Bank Account Number Module II - per paper 3,500 60
Rev.1/2021

Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd. (KCB) 1203681194 Module III - per paper 4,500 75
National Bank of Kenya Ltd. (NBK) 01001031572601

Equity Bank Ltd. 0170299238025 Persons with disability are entitled to a 25%
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd. 01129128535900 discount on registration fee but must
attach NCPWD card
KCB dollar account for foreign students 1123096465

kasneb is ISO 9001:2016 certfied

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6. TRANSITION GUIDELINES UNDER THE REVISED
STRUCTURE OF EXAMINATIONS – JULY 2021
I. INTRODUCTION
1. These transitional guidelines are aimed at providing guidance to current students in the Certificate
examination (CAMS), Diploma examinations (ATD, DICT and DCM) and Professional examinations
(CPA, CS, CIFA, CICT and CCP) in their transition to the revised syllabuses after administration of the
last examinations under the current syllabuses. They are also aimed at guiding current students
wishing to book early for the examinations under the new syllabus. In addition, the guidelines provide
for transition of graduates of kasneb after the August 2021 who wish to register for any other
kasneb qualification.
2. Credits will be retained for papers that have been retained in the syllabus under the same level, or in
cases where related papers are introduced to replace the current ones, provided there has been no
substantive change in content.
3. Credits for papers that have moved to higher levels will be treated as exemptions to the candidate.
4. Referrals will be transferred to the same or related papers under the same level of the examination.
5. Where a candidate has a referral in a paper which has not been retained, and has no other referral in
that level, the candidate will be required to sit any new core paper introduced, or otherwise advised
after the August 2021 sitting.
6. Monies paid by candidates for exemptions in papers which are no longer in the syllabus, whether
in their current or related forms, or for papers which have been moved to a lower level which the
candidate has already finished, will be credited to the candidate.

II. THE CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS (CAMS)

CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS (CAMS)
BROAD TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR CURRENT CAMS STUDENTS AFTER THE AUGUST 2021 SITTING
(a) A candidate who will have passed all the four (4) papers in CAMS Level I will proceed to Level II of the revised CAMS
examination and sit for the three papers.
(b) A candidate who has not passed a single paper in CAMS Level I will remain in Level I under the revised CAMS syllabus and
sit all the four (4) papers in that level.
(c) A candidate with a referral in any of the four (4) papers in CAMS Level will transfer the referral to the equivalent paper(s)
in the revised CAMS Level I as explained in the specific transition guidelines below:
(d) A candidate who will have passed all the three (3) papers in CAMS Level II will graduate and will be eligible to transit to the
revised ATD examination under Level II (exempted in ATD Level I).

CURRENT STRUCTURE NEW STRUCTURE

LEVEL I SPECIFIC TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR LEVEL I

EACH PAPER
(Based on final results or status after
the last sitting under the current
syllabus in August 2021)

Principles of Entrepreneurship and Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained Principles of Entrepreneurship

Management under revised syllabus and Management
Fail → To sit the Principles of
Entrepreneurship and Management paper
in the revised syllabus.

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Introduction to Law and Ethics Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained Introduction to Law and Ethics
under revised syllabus
Fail → To sit the Introduction to Law and
Ethics paper in the revised syllabus.

Fundamental ICT Skills Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained Fundamental ICT Skills
under revised syllabus
Fail → To sit the Fundamental ICT skills
paper in the revised syllabus.

Fundamentals of Business Mathematics Pass /Previous Credit→ Credit retained Fundamentals of Business
under revised syllabus Mathematics
Fail → To sit the Fundamentals of Business
Mathematics paper in the revised syllabus.

LEVEL II LEVEL II

Foundation of Accounting and Auditing Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained Foundations of Accounting
under revised syllabus
Fail → To sit the Foundations of Accounting
paper in the revised syllabus.

Elements of Public Finance and Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained Elements of Taxation
Administration under revised syllabus
Fail → To sit the Elements of Taxation paper
in the revised syllabus.

Principles of Marketing and Communication Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained Principles of Marketing and
under revised syllabus Communication
Fail → To sit the Principles of Marketing
and Communication paper in the revised
syllabus.

III. ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS DIPLOMA (ATD)

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS DIPLOMA (ATD)
BROAD TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR ATD STUDENTS
(a) A candidate who will have passed all the four (4) papers in ATD Level I will proceed to Level II of the revised ATD examination
and sit for the four papers. Similarly, a candidate who will have passed all the four (4) papers in ATD Level II will proceed to
Level III of the revised ATD examination and sit for the four papers.
(b) A candidate who will not have passed a single paper in ATD Level I, ATD Level II or ATD Level III will remain in the same Level
as applicable under the revised ATD syllabus and sit all the four (4) papers in that same level.
(c) A candidate with a referral in any of the four (4) papers in ATD Level I, II or III will transfer the referral to the equivalent
paper(s) in the revised ATD syllabus or otherwise as explained in the specific transition guidelines below.
(d) A candidate who will have passed all the four (4) papers in ATD Level III will graduate and will be eligible to transit to the
revised CPA Intermediate Level II (exempted in CPA Foundation Level).

CURRENT STRUCTURE NEW STRUCTURE

LEVEL I SPECIFIC TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR EACH PAPER LEVEL I

(Based on final results after the last sitting under the
current syllabus in August 2021)

Introduction to Financial Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under revised syllabus Introduction to Financial
Accounting Fail → To sit the Introduction to Financial Accounting paper in Accounting
the revised syllabus.

Principles of Business Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Introduction to Law and
Law Fail → To sit the Introduction to Law and Ethics paper in the Ethics
revised syllabus.

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Entrepreneurship and Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under revised syllabus Entrepreneurship and
Communication Fail → To sit the Entrepreneurship and Communication paper in Communication
the revised syllabus.

Information Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under revised syllabus Information Communication
Communication Fail → To sit the Information Communication Technology in the Technology
Technology revised syllabus.

LEVEL II LEVEL II

Financial Accounting Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Financial Accounting
Fail → To sit the Financial Accounting paper in the revised
syllabus.

Principles of Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under revised syllabus Principles of Management
Management Fail → To sit the Principles of Management paper in the revised
syllabus.

Business Mathematics Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under revised syllabus Business Mathematics and
and Statistics Fail → To sit the Business Mathematics and Statistics paper in Statistics
the revised syllabus.

Fundamentals of Finance Pass/Previous Credit → Proceed to ATD Level III provided no Principles of Taxation
other referrals in the Level
To be exempted in Fundamentals of Finance in ATD Level III
Fail → To sit the Principles of Taxation paper in the revised
syllabus.

LEVEL III LEVEL III

Principles of Economics Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Principles of Economics
Fail → To sit the Principles of Economics paper in the revised
syllabus.

Fundamentals of Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under revised syllabus Fundamentals of

Management Accounting Fail → To sit the Fundamentals of Management Accounting Management Accounting
paper in the revised syllabus.

Principles of Pass/Previous Credit → To graduate unless has any other Fundamentals of Finance
Public Finance and referrals.
Administration Fail → To be advised

Auditing Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under revised syllabus Principles of Auditing
Fail → To sit the Principles of Auditing paper in the revised
syllabus.

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DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (DICT)
BROAD TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR DICT STUDENTS
(a) A candidate who will have passed all the four (4) papers in DICT Level I or DICT Level II will proceed to Level II of the new
Diploma in Data Management and Analytics (DDMA) or Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration as
desired (DCNSA) examination .
(b) A candidate with a referral in DICT Level I will transfer any credits earned to Level I of either of the two new qualifications
(b) A candidate who will have passed all the four (4) papers in DICT Level III will graduate.
(c) A candidate who will not have passed a single paper in any particular level of DICT will enter the desired new Diploma
qualification as a new student at the level last held.
(d) All candidates who will be in DICT Level II to transit to either
• DDMA Level Two. No credits transferred.
• DCNSA Level Two. Credit only to be transferred in Computer Networking to the same paper in DCNSA.
(e) All candidates with referrals in in DICT Level III to move to either:
• DDMA Level Two. No credits transferred.
• DCNSA Level Two. Credit only to be transferred in Computer Networking to the same paper in DCNSA.

DICT Diploma in Data Diploma in

LEVEL I Management and Computer
Analytics Networks
(DDMA) and Systems
Administration
(DCNSA)

Introduction to Computing Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under LEVEL ONE LEVEL ONE
the Introduction to Computing Systems paper Introduction Introduction to
Fail → To sit the Introduction to Computing to Computing Computing Systems
Systems paper in the revised DDMA/DCNSA Systems Communication
syllabuses. Skills and Ethics
Communication
Computer Mathematics Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained. To Skills and Ethics Information Systems
proceed to DDMA/DCNSA unless has a referral Support and
in any of the other papers in DICT Level I Information Integration
Fail → To sit the Information Systems Support Systems Support
and Integration paper in the revised DDMA/ and Integration Computer
DCNSA syllabuses. Information Systems
Computer Applications
Entrepreneurship and Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under
Information
Communication the Communication Skills and Ethics paper in
Systems LEVEL TWO
the revised DDMA/DCNSA syllabuses.
Applications Computer
Fail → To sit Communication Skills and Ethics
Networking
paper in the revised DDMA/DCNSA syllabuses.
LEVEL TWO Network Operating
Computer Applications Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained Databases Systems
Practical I under the Computer Information Systems Warehousing and Windows Servers
Applications paper Data Mining Roles and Features
Fail → To sit Computer Information Systems Mathematical Network Security
Applications paper in the revised DDMA/DCNSA Concepts in Data
syllabuses. Science LEVEL THREE
Quantitative Network
LEVEL II Modelling Skills Troubleshooting
Network set-up
Computer Networking All candidates who will be in DICT Level II to LEVEL THREE Server maintenance
transit to either Python Data
Internet Skills (i) DDMA Level Two. No credits transferred. Visualisation
(ii) DCNSA Level Two. Credit only to be Data Management
Computer Support and transferred in Computer Networking to the and Analytics
Maintenance same paper in DCNSA. Cloud Data
Solutions
Programming Concepts

LEVEL III

Principles of Web All candidates who will complete DICT Level III
Development by August 2021 to graduate.

Foundations of Accounting All other candidates in DICT Level III to proceed

to either:
Information Systems Project (i) DDMA Level Two. No credits transferred.
Skills (ii) DCNSA Level Two. Credit only to be
transferred in Computer Networking to the
Computer Applications
same paper in DCNSA.
Practical II

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DIPLOMA IN CREDIT MANAGEMENT (DCM NOW PHASED OUT)
Transiting to Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) in Common Papers then
to Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) Professional Level
BROAD TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR DCM STUDENTS
(a) A candidate who will have passed all the four (4) papers in DCM Level I will proceed to the revised ATD Level II and thereafter
to CCP.
(b) A candidate who will have passed all the four (4) papers in DCM Level II will proceed to the revised ATD Level III and
thereafter to CCP.
(c) A candidate who will have passed all the four papers in DCM Level III will graduate.
(d) Any credits obtained in the common papers will be retained in all the levels, similarly any referrals in common papers will be
retained in the respective levels, provided that such papers are retained in the revised ATD syllabus within the same level.
(e) Any referrals in DCM specific papers now phased out will be considered as Transitional Credits during the last August 2021
sitting for purposes of transition to ATD.
(f) The specific transition guidelines under each paper are summarised below.

DCM CURRENT STRUCTURE ATD STRUCTURE

LEVEL I SPECIFIC TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR EACH PAPER LEVEL I

(Based on final results after the last sitting under the
current syllabus in August 2021)

Fundamentals of Credit Pass/Previous Credit → Proceed to ATD Level II unless has Introduction to Financial
Management referral in any paper in DCM Level I Accounting
Fail → To sit the Introduction to Financial Accounting paper

Principles of Business Law Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under Introduction to Introduction to Law and
Law and Ethics paper Ethics
Fail → To sit the Introduction to Law and Ethics paper in the
revised syllabus.

Entrepreneurship and Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under Entrepreneurship and

Communication Entrepreneurship and Communication paper Communication
Fail → To sit the Entrepreneurship and Communication paper
in the revised syllabus.

Information Communication Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under Information Information Communication
Technology Communication Technology paper Technology
Fail → To sit the Information Communication Technology in
the revised syllabus.

LEVEL II LEVEL II

Credit Management Pass/Previous Credit→ Proceed to ATD Level III unless has Financial Accounting
referral in any paper in DCM Level II
Fail → To sit the Financial Accounting paper in the revised
syllabus.

Principles of Management Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under revised Principles of Management
syllabus
Fail → To sit the Principles of Management paper in the
revised syllabus.

Business Mathematics and Pass/Previous Credit → Credit retained under revised Business Mathematics and
Statistics syllabus Statistics
Fail → To sit the Business Mathematics and Statistics paper
in the revised syllabus.

Law Governing Credit Practice Pass/Previous Credit → Proceed to ATD Level III provided no Principles of Taxation
other referrals in the DCM Level II.
Fail → To sit the Principles of Taxation paper in the revised
syllabus.

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LEVEL III LEVEL III

Marketing and Customer Pass/Previous Credit→ To graduate unless has any referral Principles of Economics
Relations in any other paper in DCM Level III.
Fail → To sit the Principles of Economics paper in the revised
syllabus.

Foundations of Accounting Pass/Previous Credit → To graduate unless has any referral Fundamentals of
in any other paper in DCM Level III. Management Accounting
Fail → To sit the Fundamentals of Management Accounting
paper in the revised syllabus.

Principles of Public Finance Pass/Previous Credit → To graduate unless has any referral Fundamentals of Finance
and Administration in any other paper in DCM Level III.
Fail → To sit the Fundamentals of Finance paper

Practice of Credit Pass/Previous Credit → To graduate unless has any referral Principles of Auditing
Management in any other paper in DCM Level III.
Fail → To sit the Principles of Auditing paper in the revised
syllabus.

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (CPA)

BROAD TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR CPA STUDENTS
(a) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CPA Part I will proceed to CPA Intermediate Level and sit for all
the papers, subject to any exemptions. Similarly, a candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CPA Part II as at
August 2021 will proceed to CPA Advanced Level and sit the six papers which have been retained from the old syllabus as
explained in the broad principles, subject to any exemptions.
(b) A candidate who will not have passed a single paper in CPA Part I, CPA Part II or CPA Part III will remain in the same Level as
applicable under the revised CPA syllabus and sit all the papers in that same level, subject to the provisions under CPA Part
III.
(c) A candidate with a referral in any of the six (6) papers in the current CPA Parts I, II or III will transfer the referral to the
equivalent paper(s) in the revised CPA syllabus or otherwise as explained in the specific transition guidelines below.
(d) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CPA Part III after the August 2021 sitting will graduate and will be
eligible to sit any of the other professional qualifications or the new post-qualifications.
(e) Students who complete CPA Intermediate Level from the December 2021 sitting will be the ones to specialise in CPA
Advanced Level. All other previous candidates will be granted one year to complete the CPA syllabus as is. Upon the expiry
of one year, the students will be required to select a specialisation from among the papers that they will not have passed by
that date.
(e) All current students who are already in CPA Part III will be granted one year to complete the CPA syllabus as per the current
structure, up to and including the August 2022 sitting. These candidates will not be required to specialise; however, the
papers will be based on revised content (not current content). The candidates will not be subjected to the additional
requirements for qualifications under CPA. However, after the August 2022 sitting, the new requirements will apply to this
cohort who will not have completed the qualification. Further transition guidelines for the current group of CPA Part III
students who will not have completed CPA Advanced Level by August 2022 will be issued at a later date.
(f) All students who will enter CPA Advanced Level in January 2022 (those who sit CPA Intermediate Level in December 2021
and Pass, those who will have completed CPA Part II earlier but will not have started CPA Advanced Level, and those with
no credit at all in Advanced Level) will start specialising in January 2022 and thereafter meet the requirements for the
Practical Paper on Data Analytics among other requirements that will apply after the April 2022 sitting (for this particular
group) under the new CPA syllabus.

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CURRENT SPECIFIC TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR EACH PAPER NEW STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE (Based on final results/status after the last sitting under the
current syllabus in August 2021)

PART I FOUNDATION

SECTION 1

Financial Accounting Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Financial Accounting
Fail → To sit the Financial Accounting paper in the revised syllabus.

Business Law Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Introduction to Law and
Fail → To sit the Introduction to Law and Governance paper in the revised Governance
syllabus.

Entrepreneurship and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Communication Skills
Communication Fail → To sit the Communication Skills paper in the revised syllabus.

SECTION 2

Economics Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Economics

Fail → To sit the Economics paper in the revised syllabus.

Management Pass/Previous Credit→ To proceed to CPA Intermediate Level unless Quantitative Analysis
Accounting has referrals in any Section 1 paper currently or Economics in Section 2.
Candidates to be exempted from the Management Accounting paper in
CPA Intermediate Level
Fail → To sit the Quantitative Analysis paper.

Public Finance and Pass/Previous Credit→ To proceed to CPA Intermediate Level unless Information
Taxation have referrals in any Section 1 paper currently or Economics in Section 2. Communication
Candidates to be exempted from the Public Finance and Taxation paper Technology
in CPA Intermediate Level
Fail → To sit the Information Communication Technology paper

PART II INTERMEDIATE

SECTION 3

Company Law Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Company Law
Fail → To sit the Company Law paper in the revised syllabus.

Financial Management Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Financial Management
Fail → To sit the Financial Management paper in the revised syllabus.

Financial Reporting Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Financial Reporting and
Fail → To sit the Financial Reporting and Analysis paper in the revised Analysis
syllabus.

SECTION 4

Auditing and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Auditing and Assurance
Assurance Fail → To sit the Auditing and Assurance paper in the revised syllabus.

Management Pass/Previous Credit→ To proceed to CPA Advanced Level unless have Management
Information Systems referrals in any Section 3 paper currently or Auditing and Assurance in Accounting
Section 4.
Fail → To be advised

Quantitative Analysis Pass/Previous Credit→ To proceed to CPA Advanced Level unless have Public Finance and
referrals in any Section 3 paper currently or Auditing and Assurance in Taxation
Section 4.
Fail → To be advised

PART III ADVANCED

SECTION 5

Strategy, Governance Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Leadership and
and Ethics Fail → To sit the Leadership and Management paper in the revised Management
syllabus.

Advanced Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus under Advanced Financial
Management the Advanced Management Accounting Paper Reporting and Analysis
Accounting Fail → To sit the Advanced Management Accounting paper in the revised
syllabus.

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Advanced Financial Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus under Advanced Financial
Management the Advanced Financial Management Accounting Paper Management
Fail → To sit the Advanced Financial Management paper in the revised
syllabus.

SECTION 6

Advanced Public Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus under Specialisation (Select
Finance and Taxation the Advanced Taxation Paper One)
Fail → To sit the Advanced Taxation paper in the revised syllabus. Advanced Taxation
Advanced Auditing and
Assurance
Advanced Management
Advanced Auditing and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus under Accounting
Assurance the Advanced Auditing and Assurance Paper Advanced Public
Fail → To sit the Advanced Auditing and Assurance paper in the revised Financial Management
syllabus.

Advanced Financial Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus under Practical Paper on
Reporting the Advanced Financial Reporting Paper and Analysis Business and Data
Fail → To sit the Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis paper in the Analytics (to be rolled
revised syllabus. out from April 2022)

CERTIFIED SECRETARIES (CS)

BROAD TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR CS STUDENTS
(a) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CS Part I will proceed to CS Intermediate Level and sit for all the
six papers. Similarly, a candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CS Part II after the August 2021 sitting will
proceed to CS Advanced Level and sit all the papers.
(b) A candidate who will not have passed a single paper in CS Part I, CS Part II or CS Part III will remain in the same Level as
applicable under the revised CS Part syllabus and sit all the papers in that same level.
(c) A candidate with a referral in any of the six (6) papers in the current CS Parts l I, II or III will transfer the referral to the
equivalent paper(s) in the revised CS syllabus or otherwise as explained in the specific transition guidelines below.
(d) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CS Part III after the August 2021 sitting will graduate and will be
eligible to sit any of the other professional qualifications or the new post-qualifications.
(e) The Research Project will come into effect from 1 July 2022, all candidates who will not have completed CS Advanced Level
after the August 2022 sitting will be required to do the Research Project in addition to passing the sit-in papers in CS
Advanced Level.

CURRENT NEW STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE

PART I SECTION FOUNDATION

SECTION 1

Organisational Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Management Principles and
Behaviour under the Management Principles and Practice Paper Practice
Fail → To sit the Management Principles and Practice paper in the
revised syllabus.

Business Law Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Introduction to Law and
under the Introduction to Law and Governance Paper Governance
Fail → To sit the Introduction to Law and Governance paper in the
revised syllabus.

Business Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under revised syllabus Communication Skills and
Communication under the Communication Skills and Records Management Paper Records Management
Fail → To sit the Communication Skills and Records Management
paper in the revised syllabus.

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SECTION 2

Economics Pass/Previous Credit→ To proceed to CS Intermediate Level unless Human Resources

have referrals in any paper in Section 1 or Section 2. Management
Fail → To sit the Human Resources Management Paper

Principles of Pass/Previous Credit→ To proceed to CS Intermediate Level unless Principles of Accounting and
Accounting have referrals in any paper under Section 1 or Section 2 paper. Taxation
Fail → To sit for Principles of Accounting and Taxation

Public Finance and Pass/Previous Credit→ To proceed to CS Intermediate Level unless Information Communication
Taxation have referrals in any paper under Section 1 or Section 2 paper. Technology
Fail → To sit the Principles of Accounting and Taxation paper

PART II INTERMEDIATE

SECTION 3

Company Law Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit retained under the revised Company Company Law
Law paper.
Fail → To sit for Company Law under revised syllabus

Financial Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CS Research, Consultancy and
Management Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3 Advisory
or Section 4.
To be exempted in the Finance for Decision making paper in CS
Advanced Level
Fail → To sit for Research, Consultancy and Advisory

Principles and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CS Public Sector Governance,
Practice of Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3 Policy and Administration
Management or Section 4.
Fail → To sit for Public Sector Governance, Policy and Administration

SECTION 4

Corporate Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CS Financial Markets and
Secretarial Practice Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3 Specialised Institutions
or Section 4.
Fail → To sit for Financial Markets and Specialised Institutions

Management Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CS Corporate Governance and
Information Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3 Ethics
Systems or Section 4.
Fail → To sit for Corporate Governance and Ethics

Law and Procedure Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CS Meetings: Compliance and
of Meetings Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3 Administration
or Section 4.
Fail → To sit for Meetings: Compliance and Administration

PART III ADVANCED

SECTION 5

Human Resource Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Strategic Management
Management have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To sit for Boardroom Dynamics

Financial Markets Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Finance for Decision Making
Law have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To sit for Boardroom Dynamics

Governance and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless -

Ethics have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To sit for Boardroom Dynamics

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SECTION 6

Strategic Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Boardroom Dynamics
Management have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To sit for Strategic Management Paper

Public Policy and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless -
Administration have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To sit for Boardroom Dynamics Paper

Governance and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Governance and Compliance
Secretarial Audit have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6. Audit
Fail → To sit for Governance and Compliance Audit Paper

Research Project
(implementation after 1 July
2022)

CERTIFIED INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL ANALYSTS (CIFA)

BROAD TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR CIFA STUDENTS
(a) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CIFA Part I will proceed to CIFA Intermediate Level and sit for all
the papers. Similarly, a candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CIFA Part II after the August 2021 sitting will
proceed to CIFA Advanced Level and sit all the papers.
(b) A candidate who will not have passed a single paper in CIFA Part I, CIFA Part II or CIFA Part III will remain in the same Level as
applicable under the revised CIFA syllabus and sit all the papers in that same level.
(c) A candidate with a referral in any of the six (6) papers in the current CIFA Parts l I, II or III will transfer the referral to the
equivalent paper(s) in the revised CIFA syllabus or otherwise as explained in the specific transition guidelines below.
(d) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CIFA Part III after the August 2021 sitting will graduate and will be
eligible to sit any of the other professional qualifications or the new post-qualifications.
(e) The Financial Modelling and Data Analytics practical paper will come into effect from 1 July 2022, all candidates who will
not have completed CIFA Advanced Level after the August 2022 sitting will be required to sit the Data Analytics paper in
addition to passing the sit-in papers in CIFA Advanced Level.

CURRENT NEW STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE FOUNDATION
PART I

SECTION 1

Financial Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CIFA Financial Accounting
Accounting Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section
1 or Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Financial Accounting Paper

Financial Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CIFA

Mathematics Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section Regulation of Financial Markets
1 or Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Quantitative Analysis paper

Entrepreneurship Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CIFA Professional Ethics and
and Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section Governance
Communication 1 or Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Professional Ethics and Governance paper

SECTION 2

Economics Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Economics

have referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Economics paper

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Financial Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CIFA Quantitative Analysis
Institutions and Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section
Markets 1 or Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Regulation of Financial Markets paper

Public Finance and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CIFA Introduction to Finance and
Taxation Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section Investments
1 or Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Introduction to Finance and Investments paper

PART II INTERMEDIATE

SECTION 3

Regulation of Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and transit to CIFA Public Finance and Taxation
Financial Markets Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3
or Section 4.
Fail → To be advised

Corporate Finance Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and transit to CIFA Corporate Finance
Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3
or Section 4.
Fail → To sit for Corporate Finance paper

Financial Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and transit to CIFA Financial Statements Analysis
Statements Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3
Analysis or Section 4.
Fail → To sit for Financial Statements Analysis paper

SECTION 4

Equity Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and transit to CIFA Equity Investments Analysis
Investments Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3 paper
Analysis or Section 4.
Fail → To sit for Equity Investments Analysis paper

Portfolio Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and transit to CIFA Portfolio Management
Management Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3
or Section 4.
Fail → To sit for Portfolio Management paper

Quantitative Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and transit to CIFA

Analysis Advanced Level unless have referrals in any other paper in Section 3
or Section 4.
Fail → To be advised

PART III ADVANCED

SECTION 5

Strategy, Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Leadership and Management
Governance and have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Ethics Fail → To sit for Leadership and Management paper

Fixed Income Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Fixed Income Investments
Investments have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6. Analysis
Analysis Fail → To sit for Fixed Income Investments Analysis paper

Alternative Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Alternative Investments Analysis
Investments have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Analysis Fail → To sit for Alternative Investments Analysis paper

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SECTION 6

Advanced Portfolio Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Advanced Portfolio Management
Management have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To sit for Advanced Portfolio Management paper

International Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless

Finance have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To be advised

Derivatives Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless Derivatives Analysis
Analysis have referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To sit for Derivatives Analysis paper

CERTIFIED CREDIT PROFESSIONALS (CCP)

BROAD TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR CCP STUDENTS
(a) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CCP Part I will proceed to CCP Intermediate Level and sit for all
the papers. Similarly, a candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CCP Part II after the August 2021 sitting will
proceed to CCP Advanced Level and sit all the papers.
(b) A candidate who will not have passed a single paper in CCP Part I, CCP Part II or CCP Part III will remain in the same Level as
applicable under the revised CCP syllabus and sit all the papers in that same level.
(c) A candidate with a referral in any of the six (6) papers in the current CCP Parts l I, II or III will transfer the referral to the
equivalent paper(s) in the revised CCP syllabus or otherwise as explained in the specific transition guidelines below.
(d) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CCP Part III after the August 2021 sitting will graduate and will be
eligible to sit any of the other professional qualifications or the new post-qualifications.

CURRENT NEW STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE

PART I FOUNDATION

SECTION 1

Credit Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Credit Management
Management Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or
Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Credit Management Paper

Business Law Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Introduction to Law and
Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Governance
Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Introduction to Law and Governance Paper

Entrepreneurship Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Communication and
and Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Customer Relations
Communication Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Communication and Customer Relations Paper

SECTION 2

Economics Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Business Environment
Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or
Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Business Environment paper

Principles of Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Principles of Accounting
Accounting Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or
Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Principles of Accounting paper

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Public Finance Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Credit Risk
and Taxation Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Management
Section 2.
Fail → To sit for Credit Risk Management paper

PART II INTERMEDIATE

SECTION 3

Company Law Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Advanced
Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Credit Governance and
Fail → To sit for Credit Governance and Compliance paper Compliance

Financial Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Advanced Financial Statements
Management Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Analysis for Credit
Fail → To sit for Financial Statements Analysis for Credit Managers paper Managers

Marketing and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Advanced Collections
Public Relations Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Management
Fail → To sit for Collections Management paper

SECTION 4

Law Governing Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Advanced Corporate Credit
Credit Practice Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Analysis
Fail → To sit for Credit Governance and Compliance paper

Management Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Advanced

Information Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4.
Systems Fail → To sit for Corporate Credit Analysis paper

Quantitative Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CCP Advanced

Analysis Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4.
Fail → To sit for Corporate Credit Analysis paper

PART III ADVANCED

SECTION 5

Strategy, Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless has Leadership and
Governance and referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6. Management
Ethics Fail → To sit for Leadership and Management paper

Banking Law and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless has Advanced Credit Risk
Practice referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6. Management
Fail → To sit for Advanced Collections Management paper

Credit Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless has Advanced Collections
Management referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6. Management
in the Financial Fail → To sit for Advanced Credit Risk Management paper
Sector

SECTION 6

Debt Recovery Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless has Debt Recovery
referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6. Management
Fail → To sit for Debt Recovery Management paper

Corporate Lending Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless has
referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To sit for Advanced Credit Risk Management paper

Credit Practice Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and graduate unless has
referrals in any other paper in Section 5 or Section 6.
Fail → To sit for Advanced Credit Risk Management paper

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CERTIFIED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGISTS (CICT) AND
CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS EXPERT (CISSE)
BROAD TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR DICT STUDENTS
(a) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CICT Part I will proceed to CISSE Intermediate Level.
(b) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CICT Part II will proceed to CISSE Advanced Level.
(c) A candidate who will have passed all the six (6) papers in CICT Part III except the Project will be allowed to complete the
CICT Project and graduate as a CICT graduate. Similarly, candidates who will be undertaking the CICT project by August
2021 to be allowed to complete and graduate as a CICT graduate. However, this specific provision to run for one year up
to and including the August 2022 sitting, after which those who will not have completed the CICT Part III and/or the CICT
Project will be transited to CISSE under the other general guidelines.
(d) A candidate without any passed unit in either CICT Parts I, II or III to transfer to CISSE as a new student in the equivalent
Level to the Part they were in.
(e) A candidate with a referral in any of the papers in CICT Parts I, II or III will transfer the referral to the equivalent paper(s) in
the CISSE syllabus or otherwise as explained in the specific transition guidelines below.

CICT Specific CISSE

PART 1 FOUNDATION

SECTION 1

Introduction to Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Computing Systems
Computing Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Section
2.
Fail → To sit for Computing Systems

Computer Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Computer

Applications - Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Section Information Systems
Practical 2. Applications
Fail → To sit for Computer Information Systems Applications

Entrepreneurship Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Communication

and Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Section Skills and Ethics in
Communication 2. Information Systems
Fail → To sit for Communication Skills and Ethics for Information Systems

SECTION 2

Operating Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE

Systems - Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Section
Practical 2.
Fail → To be advised

Principles of Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Entrepreneurship

Accounting Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Section and Innovation
2.
Fail → To be advised

Computer Support Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Information Systems
and Maintenance Intermediate Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 1 or Section Support and
2. Integration
Fail → To sit for Information Systems Support and Integration

PART II INTERMEDIATE

SECTION 3

Database systems Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Advanced Data Management
Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Information Systems
Fail → To sit for Data Management Information Systems

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CERTIFIED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGISTS (CICT) AND
CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS EXPERT (CISSE)
Systems Analysis Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Advanced Programming and
and Design Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Systems Analysis
Fail → To sit for Programming and Systems Analysis and Design and Design

Structured Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Advanced Research and
Programming Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Project Management
Fail → To sit for Programming and Systems Analysis and Design

SECTION 4

Object Oriented Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Advanced Information
Programming Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Systems Strategy,
Fail → To sit for Programming and Systems Analysis and Design Governance and
Ethics

Web Design and Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Advanced Research and
e-Commerce Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Project Management
Fail → To sit for Research and Project Management

Data Pass/Previous Credit→ Credit to be retained and proceed to CISSE Advanced Networking and Data
Communication Level unless has referrals in any other paper in Section 3 or Section 4. Communication
and Computer Fail → To sit for Networking and Data Communication
Networks -
Practical

PART III ADVANCED

SECTION 5

Strategy, - Candidates with any referrals in CICT Part III, except the ICT Project, to transit ELECTIVE AREAS
Governance and to CISSE Advanced Level and select an elective. ELECTIVE I:
Ethics - Candidates who will have finished the six papers in CICT Part III to be allowed Big Data
to proceed and do the ICT Project under CICT and graduate. However, the Management and
project to be completed by 31 August 2022 otherwise they transit as above Analytics
Software
and select an elective under CISSE Advanced Level. (i) Big Data
Engineering
- Candidates already undertaking their ICT Project in CICT to be granted an management
opportunity to finish their project by 31 August 2022, otherwise they also (ii) Big Data
Mobile Application transit to CISSE and select an elective. Analytics
Development ELECTIVE II:
Networking and
SECTION 6 Information
Systems Security
Systems Security
(i) Networking and
Telecommunications
Information (ii) Information
Systems Project Systems
Management Security
Project
Research Methods

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7. EXEMPTIONS SCHEDULE I – kasneb GRADUATES
REGISTERING FOR OTHER kasneb QUALIFICATIONS
I. CAMS GRADUATES REGISTERING FOR ATD
PAPERS EXEMPTIONS TO CAMS GRADUATES ENTERING ATD
LEVEL I NEW SYLLABUS OLD SYLLABUS
Introduction to Financial Accounting Exempt Exempt

Introduction to Law and Ethics Exempt Exempt

Entrepreneurship and Communication Exempt Exempt

Information Communication Technology Exempt Exempt

II. DIPLOMA GRADUATES REGISTERING FOR PROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS
(a) Diploma Graduates registering for CPA
PAPERS
ATD DDMA/DCNSA DICT (PHASED DCM (PHASED
FOUNDATION NEW OLD OUT) OUT)
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS

Financial Accounting Exempt Exempt

Introduction to Law and Governance Exempt Exempt Exempt

Communication Skills Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Economics Exempt Exempt

Quantitative Analysis Exempt Exempt

Information Communication Technology Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

(b) Diploma Graduates registering for CS

PAPERS
ATD DDMA/ DICT DCM
FOUNDATION NEW OLD DCNSA (PHASED (PHASED
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS OUT) OUT)

Management Principles and Practice

Introduction to Law and Governance Exempt Exempt Exempt

Communication Skills and Records Management Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Human Resources Management

Principles of Accounting and Taxation Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Information Communication Technology Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

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(c) Diploma Graduates registering for CIFA
PAPERS
ATD DDMA/DCNSA DICT DCM
FOUNDATION NEW OLD (PHASED (PHASED
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS OUT) OUT)

Financial Accounting Exempt Exempt

Professional Ethics and Governance

Regulation of Financial Markets

Economics Exempt Exempt

Quantitative Analysis Exempt Exempt

Introduction to Finance and Investments Exempt Exempt

(d) Diploma Graduates registering for CCP

PAPERS
ATD DDMA/ DICT DCM
FOUNDATION NEW OLD DCNSA (PHASED (PHASED
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS OUT) OUT)

Credit Management Exempt

Introduction to Law and Ethics Exempt Exempt Exempt

Communication and Customer Relations Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Business Environment Exempt Exempt

Principles of Accounting Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Credit Risk Management

(e) Diploma Graduates registering for CISSE

PAPERS
ATD DDMA/DCNSA DICT DCM
FOUNDATION NEW OLD (PHASED (PHASED
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS OUT) OUT)

Computing Systems Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Information Systems Support and Integration Exempt Exempt

Communication Skills and Ethics in Information Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt
Systems

Computer Information Systems Applications Exempt Exempt

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

INTERMEDIATE

Data Management Information Systems Exempt for DDMA

Networking and Data Communication Exempt for DCNSA

III. EXEMPTIONS FOR GRADUATES OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

(a) Other professional qualification graduates moving to CPA
PAPERS CS CIFA CCP CISSE CICT

NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD

FOUNDATION

Financial Accounting Exempt Exempt

Introduction to Law Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

and Governance

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 Communication Skills Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Economics Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Quantitative Analysis Exempt Exempt Exempt

Information Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Communication
Technology

INTERMEDIATE

Company Law Exempt Exempt Exempt

Financial Management Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Financial Reporting
and Analysis

Auditing and
Assurance

Management
Accounting

Public Finance and Exempt Exempt Exempt

Taxation

ADVANCED

Leadership and Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Management

Advanced Financial
Reporting

Advanced Financial Exempt Exempt

Management

(b) Other professional qualification graduates moving to CS

PAPERS CPA CIFA CCP CISSE CICT

NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD

FOUNDATION

Management Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Principles and
Practice

Introduction to Law Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

and Governance

Communication Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Skills and Records
Management

Human Resources
Management

Principles of Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Accounting and
Taxation

Information Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Communication
Technology

INTERMEDIATE

Company Law Exempt Exempt Exempt

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 Financial Markets Exempt Exempt
and Specialised
Institutions

ADVANCED

Finance for Decision Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Making

(c) Other professional graduates moving to CIFA

PAPERS CPA CS CCP CISSE CICT

NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD

FOUNDATION

Financial Accounting Exempt Exempt

Professional Ethics and Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Governance

Regulation of Financial Exempt Exempt

Markets

Economics Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Quantitative Analysis Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Introduction to Finance Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

and Investments

INTERMEDIATE

Public Finance and Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Taxation

Corporate Finance Exempt Exempt

Financial Statements Exempt Exempt Exempt

Analysis

ADVANCED

Leadership and Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Management

(d) Other professional graduates moving to CCP

PAPERS CPA CS CIFA CISSE CICT

NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD

FOUNDATION

Credit Management

Introduction to Law Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

and Governance

Communication and Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Customer Relations

Business Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Environment

Principles of Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Accounting

Credit Risk
Management

INTERMEDIATE

Credit Governance
and Compliance

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 Financial Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt
Statements Analysis
for Credit Managers

Collections
Management

Corporate Credit
Analysis

ADVANCED

Leadership and Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Management

(e) Other professional graduates moving to CISSE

PAPERS CPA CS CIFA CCP CICT

NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD

FOUNDATION

Computing Systems Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Information Systems Exempt

Support and Integration

Communication Skills Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt
and Ethics in Information
Systems

Computer Information Exempt

Systems Applications

Entrepreneurship and Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt

Innovation

INTERMEDIATE

Information Systems Exempt

Strategy, Governance and
Ethics

Data Management Exempt

Information Systems

Research and Project Exempt Exempt

Management

Networking and Data Exempt

Communication

Programming and Exempt

Systems Analysis Design

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8. EXEMPTIONS SCHEDULE II – EXEMPTIONS TO
HOLDERS OF UNIVERSITY DEGREES AND OTHER
NON-kasneb QUALIFICATIONS
I. EXEMPTIONS FOR HOLDERS OF VARIOUS UNDERGRADUATE
UNIVERSITY DEGREES
DEGREE EXEMPTIONS
SPECIALISATION
(CORE AREA) CPA CS CIFA CCP CISSE

1. Accounting FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

LEVEL - Management - Financial - Introduction - Computing
- Financial Principles and Accounting to Law and Systems
Accounting Practice - Professional Governance - Communication
- Introduction - Introduction Ethics and - Communication Skills and Ethics
to Law and to Law and Governance and Customer in information
Governance Governance - Regulation Relations systems
- Communication - Communication of Financial - Business - Entrepreneurship
Skills Skills and Markets Environment and innovation
- Economics Records - Economics - Principles of
- Quantitative Management - Quantitative Accounting
Analysis - Principles of Analysis
- Information Accounting and - Introduction
Communication Taxation to Finance and
Technology - Human Investments
Note: Exemptions Resource
in Intermediate Management
Level will be - Information
considered based Communication
on each individual Technology
university’s
curriculum,
credits to kasneb
graduates by the
university and a
signed MoU

2. Finance including FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

International LEVEL - Management - Financial - Introduction - Computing
Business - Financial Principles and Accounting to Law and Systems
Administration Accounting Practice - Professional Governance - Communication
(Finance) and - Introduction - Introduction Ethics and - Communication Skills and Ethics
Micro Finance to Law and to Law and Governance and Customer in information
Governance Governance - Regulation Relations systems
- Communication - Communication of Financial - Business - Entrepreneurship
Skills Skills and Markets Environment and innovation
- Economics Records - Economics - Principles of
- Quantitative Management - Quantitative Accounting
Analysis - Principles of Analysis
- Information Accounting and - Introduction
Communication Taxation to Finance and
Technology - Human Investments
Note: Exemptions Resource
in Intermediate Management
Level will be - Information
considered based Communication
on each individual Technology
university’s
curriculum,
credits to kasneb
graduates by the
university and a
signed MoU

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DEGREE EXEMPTIONS
SPECIALISATION
(CORE AREA) CPA CS CIFA CCP CISSE

3. Operations FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

research/ LEVEL - Introduction - Economics - Introduction - Computing
operations - Introduction to Law and - Quantitative to Law and Systems
management/ to Law and Governance Analysis Governance - Communication
management Governance - Communication - Communication Skills and Ethics
science - Communication Skills and and Customer in information
Skills Records Relations systems
- Economics Management - Business - Entrepreneurship
- Quantitative - Information Environment and innovation
Analysis Communication - Principles of
- Information Technology Accounting
Communication
Technology

4. Mathematics/ FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Statistics LEVEL - Communication - Quantitative - Communication - Computing
- Communication Skills and Analysis and Customer Systems
Skills Records Relations - Communication
- Quantitative Management Skills and Ethics
Analysis - Information in information
- Information Communication systems
Communication Technology - Entrepreneurship
Technology and innovation

5. Law (without post FOUNDATION Refer to FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

graduate diploma) LEVEL Exemptions - Regulation - Introduction - Computing
- Introduction Schedule III of Financial to Law and Systems
to Law and Markets Governance - Communication
Governance - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication and Customer in information
Skills Relations systems
- Information - Entrepreneurship
Communication and innovation
Technology
INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL
- Company Law

6. Law (with post FOUNDATION Refer to FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

graduate diploma) LEVEL Exemptions - Regulation - Introduction - Computing
- Introduction Schedule III of Financial to Law and Systems
to Law and Markets Governance - Communication
Governance - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication and Customer in information
Skills Relations systems
- Information - Principles of - Entrepreneurship
Communication Accounting and innovation
Technology
INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL
- Company Law

7. Education FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

LEVEL LEVEL Nb: BEd - Introduction - Computing
- Introduction - Introduction (Business to Law and Systems
to Law and to Law and studies) to Governance - Communication
Governance Governance be exempted - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication - Communication in Financial and Customer in information
Skills Skills and Accounting Relations systems
- Economics Records - Business - Entrepreneurship
- Information Management Environment and innovation
Communication - Information - Principles of
Technology Communication Accounting (for
Nb: BEd (Business Technology Bed Business
studies) to be Studies)
exempted also
in Financial
Accounting

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DEGREE EXEMPTIONS
SPECIALISATION
(CORE AREA) CPA CS CIFA CCP CISSE

8. Economics FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

including BA LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL - Communication - Computing
(Economics), - Communication - Communication - Economics and Customer Systems
Economics and Skills Skills and - Quantitative Relations - Communication
Finance, Financial - Economics Records Analysis - Business Skills and Ethics
Economics - Information Management - Introduction Environment in information
Communication - Information to Finance and systems
Technology Communication Investments - Entrepreneurship
- Quantitative Technology (for and innovation
Analysis Economics
and Finance
option and
Financial
Economics
option only)

9. Economics and FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

statistics LEVEL LEVEL - Economics - Communication - Computing
- Communication - Communication - Quantitative and Customer Systems
Skills Skills and Analysis Relations - Communication
- Economics Records - Business Skills and Ethics
- Quantitative Management Environment in information
Analysis - Information systems
- Information Communication - Entrepreneurship
Communication Technology and innovation
Technology

10. Credit FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

management LEVEL LEVEL - Economics - Credit - Computing
- Introduction - Introduction Management Systems
to Law and to Law and - Introduction - Communication
Governance Governance to Law and Skills and Ethics
- Communication - Communication Governance in information
Skills Skills and - Communication systems
- Economics Records and Customer - Entrepreneurship
- Information Management Relations and innovation
Communication - Information - Business
Technology Communication Environment
Technology - Principles of
Accounting
- Credit Risk
Management

11. Management/ FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

human resource LEVEL LEVEL - Economics - Introduction - Computing
management/ - Introduction - Management to Law and Systems
marketing/public to Law and Principles and Governance - Communication
relations Governance Practice - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication - Introduction and Customer in information
Skills to Law and Relations systems
- Economics Governance - Business - Entrepreneurship
- Information - Communication Environment and innovation
Communication Skills and - Principles of
Technology Records Accounting
Management
- Principles of
Accounting and
Taxation
- Human
Resource
Management
- Information
Communication
Technology

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DEGREE EXEMPTIONS
SPECIALISATION
(CORE AREA) CPA CS CIFA CCP CISSE

12. Arts (excluding BA FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Economics) LEVEL LEVEL - Communication - Computing
- Communication - Communication and Customer Systems
Skills Skills and Relations - Communication
- Information Records Skills and Ethics
Communication Management for information
Technology - Information systems
Communication - Entrepreneurship
Technology and innovation

13. Actuarial science FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

LEVEL LEVEL - Economics - Introduction - Computing
- Communication - Introduction - Quantitative to Law and Systems
Skills to Law and Analysis Governance - Communication
- Introduction Governance - Introduction - Communication Skills and Ethics
to Law and - Communication to Finance and and Customer in information
Governance Skills and Investments Relations systems
- Economics Records - Business - Entrepreneurship
- Quantitative Management Environment and innovation
Analysis - Information - Principles of
- Information Communication Accounting
Communication Technology
Technology

14.Purchasing FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

and supplies LEVEL LEVEL - Economics - Introduction - Computing
management - Introduction - Management to Law and Systems
to Law and Principles and Governance - Communication
Governance Practice - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication - Introduction and Customer in information
Skills to Law and Relations systems
- Economics Governance - Business - Entrepreneurship
- Information - Communication Environment and innovation
Communication Skills and - Principles of
Technology Records Accounting
Management
- Information
Communication
Technology

15. Financial FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

engineering LEVEL LEVEL - Economics - Introduction - Computing
- Introduction - Introduction - Quantitative to Law and Systems
to Law and to Law and Analysis Governance - Communication
Governance Governance - Introduction - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication - Communication to Finance and and Customer in information
Skills Skills and Investments Relations systems
- Economics Records - Business - Entrepreneurship
- Quantitative Management Environment and innovation
Analysis - Information - Principles of
- Information Communication Accounting
Communication Technology
Technology

16. ICT/Computer FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Science/ LEVEL LEVEL - Communication - Computing
Management - Communication - Communication and Customer Systems
Information Skills Skills and Relations - Information
Systems - Information Records Systems Support
Communication Management and Integration
Technology - Information - Communication
Communication Skills and Ethics
Technology in information
systems
- Information
Systems
Applications
- Entrepreneurship
and innovation

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DEGREE EXEMPTIONS
SPECIALISATION
(CORE AREA) CPA CS CIFA CCP CISSE

17. Real estate/Land FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Economics LEVEL LEVEL - Economics - Introduction - Computing
- Introduction - Introduction to Law and Systems
to Law and to Law and Governance - Communication
Governance Governance - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication - Communication and Customer in information
Skills Skills and Relations systems
- Economics Records - Business - Entrepreneurship
- Information Management Environment and innovation
Communication - Information
Technology Communication
Technology

18. Hospitality/ FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Tourism LEVEL LEVEL - Communication - Computing
Management - Communication - Communication and Customer Systems
Skills Skills and Relations - Communication
- Information Records Skills and Ethics
Communication Management in information
Technology - Information systems
Communication - Entrepreneurship
Technology and innovation

19. Project Planning FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

and Management LEVEL LEVEL - Communication - Computing
- Communication - Communication and Customer Systems
Skills Skills and Relations - Communication
- Information Records Skills and Ethics
Communication Management in information
Technology - Information systems
Communication - Entrepreneurship
Technology and innovation

19. Agri-business FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

management LEVEL LEVEL - Economics - Introduction - Computing
- Introduction - Management to Law and Systems
to Law and Principles and Governance - Communication
Governance Practice - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication - Introduction and Customer in information
Skills to Law and Relations systems
- Economics Governance - Business - Entrepreneurship
- Information - Communication Environment and innovation
Communication Skills and - Principles of
Technology Records Accounting
Management
- Information
Communication
Technology

21. Entrepreneurship FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

LEVEL LEVEL - Communication - Computing
- Communication - Communication and Customer Systems
Skills Skills and Relations - Communication
- Information Records - Business Skills and Ethics
Communication Management Environment in information
Technology - Information systems
Communication - Entrepreneurship
Technology and innovation

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DEGREE EXEMPTIONS
SPECIALISATION
(CORE AREA) CPA CS CIFA CCP CISSE

22.Mass FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Communication LEVEL LEVEL - Communication - Computing
- - Communication - Communication and Customer Systems
Skills Skills and Relations - Communication
- - Information Records Skills and Ethics
Communication Management in information
Technology - Information systems
Communication - Entrepreneurship
Technology and innovation

II. EXEMPTIONS FOR HOLDERS OF OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

EXEMPTIONS

QUALIFICATION CPA CS CIFA CCP CISSE

Diploma in FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Accounting/ LEVEL - Introduction to Law - Introduction - Computing
Business - Introduction and Governance to Law and Systems
Administration/ to Law and - Communication Governance - Communication
Banking/ Governance Skills and Records - Communication Skills and Ethics
Purchasing and - Communication Management and Customer in information
Supplies (KNEC/ Skills Relations systems
KIM/Universities)

Diploma in FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Management/ LEVEL - Management - Introduction - Computing
human resource - Introduction Principles and to Law and Systems
management to Law and Practice Governance - Communication
Governance - Introduction to Law - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication and Governance and Customer for information
Skills - Communication Relations systems
Skills and Records
Management
- Human resource
management (for
HRM diplomas only)

Kenya School of FOUNDATION FOUNDATION - FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Law – Diploma LEVEL - Introduction to Law - Introduction - Computing
in Law - Introduction and Governance to Law and Systems
to Law and - Communication Governance - Communication
Governance Skills and Records - Communication Skills and Ethics
- Communication Management and Customer in information
Skills Relations systems

Certified Human - Communication - Management Leadership and - Communication - Computing

Resource Skills Principles and Management and Customer Systems
Professional - Introduction Practice Relations - Communication
(CHRP) to Law and - Communication - Introduction Skills and Ethics
Governance Skills and Records to Law and in information
- Information Management Governance systems
Communication - Introduction to Law - Principles of - Entrepreneurship
Technology and Governance Accounting and innovation
- Leadership and - Human Resource - Leadership and
Management Management Management
- Information
Communication
Technology
- Principles of
Accounting and
Taxation

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 EXEMPTIONS

QUALIFICATION CPA CS CIFA CCP CISSE

Diploma in Tax - Communication - Communication - - Communication - Computing

Administration Skills Skills and Records and Customer Systems
(KESRA) - Information Management Relations - Communication
Communication - Principles of - Principles of Skills and Ethics
Technology Accounting and Accounting in information
- Public Finance Taxation systems
and Taxation - Information - Entrepreneurship
Communication and innovation
Technology

ACCA Diploma in - Financial - Communication - Financial - Communication - Computing

Accounting Accounting Skills and Records Accounting and Customer Systems
- Communication - Principles of Relations - Communication
Skills Accounting and - Principles of Skills and Ethics
- Information Taxation Accounting in information
Communication - Information systems
Technology Communication
Technology

ACCA - Financial - Management - Financial - Communication - Computing

Professional Accounting Principles and Accounting and Customer Systems
Qualification - Communication Practice - Quantitative Relations - Communication
Skills - Communication Analysis - Principles of Skills and Ethics
- Quantitative Skills and Records - Introduction Accounting in information
Analysis Management to Finance - Financial systems
- Information - Principles of and Statements - Entrepreneurship
Communication Accounting and Investments Analysis for and innovation
Technology Taxation - Financial Credit Managers
- Financial - Information Statements
Management Communication Analysis
- Financial Technology - Corporate
Reporting and - Finance for Decision Finance
Analysis Making
- Auditing and
Assurance
- Management
Accounting

ICSA/Chartered - Communication - Management - Leadership - Communication - Computing

Governance Skills Principles and and and Customer Systems
Institute (UK) - Information Practice Management Relations - Communication
Communication - Communication - Principles of Skills and Ethics
Technology Skills and Records Accounting in information
- Leadership and Management - Leadership and systems
Management - Principles of Management - Entrepreneurship
Accounting and and innovation
Taxation
- Human Resource
Management
- Information
Communication
Technology

Certified - Information - Management - Leadership - Leadership and - Computing

Procurement Communication Principles and and Management Systems
and Supplies Technology Practice Management
Professional - Leadership and - Information
(CPSP-K) – Management Communication
KISM/KISEB Technology

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III. EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE CFFE QUALIFICATION
Holders of recognised undergraduate degrees or professional qualifications in accounting and related
areas will be exempted in the following papers provided they have covered the content exhaustively:

• MODULE ONE : Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Audit.

: Overview of the legal and justice system

Holders of recognised undergraduate degrees in law will be exempted in the following papers:

• MODULE ONE: Overview of the legal and justice system

• MODULE TWO: Principles of Law of Evidence and the Trial Process.

NOTE:
1. A complete application for exemptions should comprise the application form, transcripts,
certificates and requisite fee.
2. Other qualifications including post-graduate qualifications and degrees from universities
based outside Kenya will be considered on a case by case basis. However, exemptions for these
qualifications will still be limited to the Foundation Level except as specified in the above schedules.
3. Holders of foreign qualifications will also be required to attach a letter of recognition of their
qualifications in Kenya issued by the Commission for University Education (CUE). A list of foreign
universities for which letters of recognition have already been submitted to kasneb is available on
the kasneb website www.kasneb.or.ke.
4. Other qualifications will be included in the schedules as applications are received from students.

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9. EXEMPTION SCHEDULE III: EXEMPTIONS FOR LLB
FINALISTS AND ADVOCATES
New CS Syllabus LLB graduates Advocates Advocates (Above 5 Advocates 10 years’
years but below 10 experience and
(Fresh, without post (Below 5 years’ years’ experience) above
graduate diploma) experience)

FOUNDATION LEVEL

Management Exempted· Exempted Exempted· Exempted·

Principles and
Practice
Communication Exempted· Exempted Exempted· · Exempted·
Skills and Records
Management
Introduction to Law Exempted· Exempted Exempted· Exempted·
and Governance
Principles of To sit Exempted Exempted· Exempted·
Accounting and
Taxation
Human Resources Human Resources Exempted Exempted· Exempted·
Management Management
Information Exempted Exempted Exempted· Exempted·
Communication
Technology
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Company Law Exempted· Exempted Exempted· Exempted·

Public Sector Public Sector Public Sector Public Sector Public Sector
Governance, Policy Governance, Policy Governance, Policy Governance, Policy Governance, Policy
and Administration and Administration and Administration and Administration and Administration
New CS Syllabus LLB graduates Advocates (Below 5 Advocates (Above 5 Advocates 10 years’
(Fresh, without post years’ experience) years but below 10 experience and
graduate diploma) years’ experience) above

Meetings, Meetings, Meetings, Meetings, Meetings,

Compliance and Compliance and Compliance and Compliance and Compliance and
Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration
Financial Markets Financial Markets Financial Markets Financial Markets Exempted
and Specialised and Specialised and Specialised and Specialised
Institutions Institutions Institutions Institutions
Corporate Corporate Corporate Corporate Corporate
Governance and Governance and Governance and Governance and Governance and
Ethics Ethics Ethics Ethics Ethics
Research, Research, Research, Exempted Exempted·
Consultancy and Consultancy and Consultancy and
Advisory Advisory Advisory
ADVANCED LEVEL

New CS Syllabus LLB graduates Advocates (Below 5 Advocates (Above 5 Advocates 10 years’
(Fresh, without post years’ experience) years but below 10 experience and
graduate diploma) years’ experience) above

Strategic Strategic Strategic Exempted Exempted·

Management Management Management

Finance for Decision Finance for Finance for Decision Finance for
Making Decision Making Decision Making
Making Exempted·

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Governance and Governance and Governance and Governance and Governance and
Compliance Audit Compliance Audit Compliance Audit Compliance Audit Compliance Audit
Boardroom Boardroom Boardroom Boardroom Boardroom
Dynamics Dynamics Dynamics Dynamics Dynamics
Research Project/ Research Project/ Research Project/ Exempted· Exempted·
Workshops on Workshops Workshops
Research

Total Exemptions 5 7 10 12

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10. SUMMARY OF KEY POLICY CHANGES UNDER THE
REVISED SYLLABUSES – WITH EFFECT FROM 1 JULY
2021
The following Policy Changes were approved by the Board in June 2021 to ensure a smooth roll-out of
the revised syllabuses and enhance service delivery to kasneb students, training institutions and other
stakeholders.

1. The credit retention rule has been revised. Credits will be retained for the candidate without
withdrawal as long as the paper where credit has been earned or its equivalent remains in the
syllabus.
2. The number of examination sittings has been revised upwards from two (2) sittings to three (3)
sittings per year. The standard sittings will be in April, August and December. Before selecting
their preferred sittings, candidates are advised to carefully assess their ability to prepare for the
examinations based on number of papers to sit and available preparation period.
3. The Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS) course will now be fully tuition based.
Continuous assessment tests (CATs) will account for 15% of the total score in the final results.
Students must attend tuition in an accredited institution or an institution which has already applied
for accreditation by kasneb. CAT marks will not be accepted from non-accredited institutions.
4. Students applying for exemptions may choose to either pay exemption fees for all the papers for
which they have been exempted in the examination, or pay for the exempted papers under each level
as they attempt the examination.
5. Persons with disability will be granted a 25% discount on registration fees provided they attach a
copy of their membership card to the National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) in Kenya
or its equivalent in a foreign country where the candidate is based.
6. Certificate storage fees have been capped at Sh. 5,000.
7. Candidates will not be allowed to change examination centres without prior written approval from
kasneb.
8. Other personal digital assistants including laptops, iPads, programmable watches and similar
electronic gadgets have been banned from the examinations room in addition to mobile phones.
9. Examination fees will be payable per paper provided that:
(a) For vocational, certificate, diploma and post-professional specialization courses, candidates
shall be required to book for all papers not passed in a module or level together including the
first attempt.
(b) At professional level, candidates shall be required to book for at least three (3) papers in a level,
except where the papers in the level, or those not passed are less than three (3). Students are
however advised to select the number of papers to sit based on their assessment of ability to
adequately prepare for the examinations.
10. Under-age candidates registering with birth certificates will be required to submit their national
identification card/passport details within three months of receipt.
11. The entry requirements for the various qualifications are as follows:
(a) Vocational courses: KCSE certificate
(b) Certificate course (CAMS): KCSE D plain or a vocational certificate
(c) Diploma programmes: KCSE C- or CAMS certificate or any other certificate from a recognized
institution.
(d) Professional courses: KCSE C+, kasneb Diploma programmes or any other diploma from a
recognized institution.
(e) Post-professional specialization course: kasneb professional qualification, university degree or
any other equivalent qualification.

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12. Registration fees paid and applied to register the student will not be refunded. Registration fees
may however be transferred to another kasneb qualification as per the existing policy provided the
transfer is undertaken within thirty (30) days of initial registration.
13. Examination fees once paid are not refundable unless in cases of withdrawal as per existing policy.
Examination fees may however be deferred as per the existing policy provisions.

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CONTACTS

KASNEB Towers, Off Hospital Road

(Near Kenyatta National Hospital,
next to Real Insurance)

P.O. Box 41362 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

[email protected]

020-4923-000, +254 722 201 214

KASNEBOfficial
@KASNEBOfficial

www.kasneb.or.ke

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