Course Overview
The Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) course is designed to equip learners with essential accounting knowledge and practical skills for support roles in accounting and finance departments. It is a foundational course administered by KASNEB and is ideal for those seeking to become accounting professionals.
Target Group
- ✔School leavers
- ✔Clerical and support staff
- ✔Career starters in accounting
- ✔Entrepreneurs handling own accounts
- ✔CPA aspirants
Certification
Award: KASNEB ATD Certification
Requirement: Pass in three levels of ATD exams
Value: Entry into CPA or accounting jobs
Entry Requirements
- LEVEL: KCSE Certificate
- SKILLS: Basic math and attention to detail
- GOAL: Support role in accounting
🕒 Full-Time
1 Year (3 Levels)
🕒 Part-Time
18 Months (Flexible mode)
Course Content
Level I: Introduction to Accounting
- Fundamentals of bookkeeping
- Basic business mathematics
Level II: Intermediate Accounting
- Financial statements
- Taxation basics
Level III: Advanced Accounting
- Auditing principles
- Financial management basics
Business and Communication
- Office communication
- Professional ethics
ICT and Business Applications
- Accounting software
- Excel and spreadsheets
Entrepreneurship and Practice
- Business skills for self-employment
- Practice exams and simulations
Career Progression
Job Roles
- Accounting Technician
- Accounts Clerk
- Payroll Assistant
- Tax Filing Assistant
Advancement Paths
- Progress to CPA (Section 2)
- Higher Diploma in Accounting
- Work experience in accounting firms
Course Fee
KES 15,000 per level
Includes tuition, mock exams, revision kits, and registration guidance.
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