Association of Chartered

Certified Accountants
(ACCA)

www.usiu.ac.ke
@USIUAfrica
Background
Are you thinking about a career in accountancy but have not decided on
your route there yet?

Let the ACCA qualification be your spring board to a rewarding career in

Accounting, Finance and Management. Get a globally recognized ACCA
qualification alongside your degree and fast track your career. An ACCA
qualification enhances your employability and uniquely positions you for
the job market.

ACCA offers a broad, relevant and complete skillset for accountants and
finance professionals. Because they’re trained in all key areas, ACCA
accountants have a complete skillset to strengthen the finance functions
they work in and deliver enhanced value. It creates professional
accountants who are capable of building successful careers across all
employment sectors - realising personal career ambitions and unlocking
the potential of the organizations they lead and advise.

Studying ACCA will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to
any business and make you desirable to employers and with ACCA you
can work wherever you want to in Kenya; whether in the public or private
sector.

Entry requirements
• A degree from a recognized university

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE mean grade C+,

with a C in both Mathematics & English

• IGCSE-A LEVEL who attain A-C with at least two principle passes.

ICPAK/ CPA finalist

ACCA DIPLOMA OPTION

Those who obtain grade C- in KCSE or IGCSE-O LEVEL certificate
or IGCSE –A LEVEL and do not attain A-C with at least two principle
passes are eligible to enroll for ACCA diploma. Upon completion of
the ACCA diploma, a candidate will be eligible to enroll for the ACCA
associateship program as well as a USIU-Africa degree program.

All CSoB programs have been accredited by ACCA and therefore

USIU-Africa students receive exemptions once they enroll
depending on the program applied for.
Why ACCA?

Work anywhere in the world- We have a worldwide reputation for excellence and our
rigorous qualifications are recognized and respected across the globe. When you join us,
you become part of our diverse body of more than 219,000 members and 527,000
students in 179 countries.

Stand out to the best employers- Employers across the globe seek out ACCA trained
professionals because they know they have the strategic thinking, technical skills and
professional values to drive their organizations forward. We currently work with more than
7,400 \approved employers and 80 accountancy partnerships worldwide and connect our
members with thousands of vacancies through the ACCA careers job board.

Supported by quality tuition- We have a network of approved learning partners to help you
on every step of your journey. Whether you wish to study full-time or part-time, in a
classroom environment or online, you'll be able to find quality tuition that suits your needs
and lifestyle. For some exams you can even use our own learning platform, ACCA-X.

The flexibility to choose your own path- We hold exam sessions each quarter and some of
our exams can even be taken on-demand, giving you the flexibility to progress through our
qualifications at your own pace. Our flexible exams also give you the opportunity to
specialize in a chosen area and in a number of countries you can even take exams based
on your national tax and law. Additionally, you can even gain additional qualifications on
your journey to membership, including:

• BSc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University

• MSc in Professional Accountancy from the University of London.

Get the support you need to succeed- Our dedicated, 24-hour support service is here
whenever you need it – to answer questions or to give advice. And you can access our
free, dedicated resources and materials on our website.

Join our global network- When you study with us, you can meet valuable contacts at
networking events and chat to fellow students on our virtual learning community. And
when you become a member, you’ll join our network of over 219,000 members,
connecting you with thousands of like-minded finance professionals across the globe.

Be part of the organization that thinks ahead- We drive change in the accountancy sector
– advising governments, organizations and regulators and working with our members
around the world to push an agenda of fairness and transparency. When you’re an ACCA
member, you help us to shape the future of accountancy and business.
COURSES

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
• Accountant in Business
• Management Accounting
• Financial Accounting
APPLIED SKILLS
• Corporate and Business Law
• Performance Management
• Taxation
• Financial Reporting
• Audit and Assurance
• Financial Management
STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS
• Strategic Business Reporting
• Strategic Business Leader
Options (pick two)
• Advanced Financial Management
• Advanced Performance Management
• Advanced Taxation
• Advanced Audit and Assurance

ACCA EXAMINATION SESSIONS

• March
• June
• September
• December

Exemptions

3rd year students doing the following courses at USIU-Africa will be

exempted from the following papers: -

BSc. IBA – 1 Exemption (AB)

BSc. Finance -3 Exemptions (AB, MA, FA)
BSc. Accounting -4 Exemptions (AB, MA, FA, LW)

Please note: ACCA awards exemptions to person who have relevant

academic and professional qualifications. The exemptions may vary
depending on the qualification and year of completion.
ACCA Modules and fees*
*(Fees is subject to change, follow the link at the bottom of the page for any updated fees)

Exemption Exemption
ACCA module Cost (GBP) Cost (GBP) Cost (USIU)
Applied Knowledge
Accountant in Business (AB) 80 37 20
Management Accounting (MA) 80 37 20

Financial Accounting (FA) 80 37 20

Applied Skills
Corporate and Business Law (CL) 111 54 20
Taxation (TX) 111 54
Audits and Assurance (AA) 111 54
Performance Management (PM) 111 54
Financial Reporting (FR) 111 54
Financial Management (FM) 111 54
Strategic Professional
Essential
Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) 140
Strategic Business Leader (SBL) 196
Optional (Two to be completed)
Advanced Financial Management (AFM) 140
Advanced Performance Management 140

(APM)
Advanced Taxation (ATX) 140
Advanced Audits and Assurance (AAA) 140
Other Costs
Registration Fees 32
Ethics and professional skills module 62
Annual subscription 55 (1st Year )
105
(Subsequent
years )

LINK TO UPDATED FEES:

https://www.accaglobal.com/pk/en/qualifications/accountancy-career/fees/fees-
charges-kenya.html?countrycode=Kenya#expander
NOTE:
USIU-Africa also offers
1. The CFA qualification
2. The CPA-K qualification

ACCA CONTACTS:

Zep-Re Place, 1st Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill

+254 (0) 20 2730728/9 I M: 0736730731, 0724255918
Email: acca.kenya@accaglobal.com I Website: www.accaglobal.com

USIU-AFRICA CONTACTS

Dr. San Lio I Tel: +254 730 116 204 I Email: slio@usiu.ac.ke

Virginia Thuku I Tel: +254 730 116 717 I Email: vthuku@usiu.ac.ke