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Accountant (CPA)

Keep a business’s money honest, organised and growing. Every business needs one.

OrganiserLeader
Years of study
4
degree + CPA
Starting pay
KES 50–90k
per month, starting
Demand
Steady
steady hiring
Typical entry
C+
KCSE mean grade

A day in the life

  • 08:30Record the week’s sales and payments.
  • 10:30Reconcile bank statements.
  • 14:00Prepare tax returns for KRA.
  • 16:00Advise the owner on cutting costs.

Is it for you?

  • Best for Organisers

    Order, numbers and getting it exactly right.

  • With a Leader side

    You'll be the one persuading people and making the calls.

  • Worth knowing

    You can start CPA right after school, even alongside a degree.

Your path to becoming an Accountant

Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.

  1. 1 Now · Form 2–4

    Focus on these subjects

    MathsBusiness StudiesEnglishComputer Studies
  2. 2 KCSE

    Aim for C+ overall

    C+ or better in Maths. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.

  3. 3 Study · 4 years

    BCom (Accounting) + CPA

    Offered at UoN, Strathmore, KCA, Kenyatta and more. CPA through KASNEB.

  4. 4 After · Ongoing

    CPA & ICPAK

    Finish the CPA exams and join ICPAK.

Pay and entry grades are indicative and change yearly. Confirm on the KUCCPS portal and with your school's career teacher.

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