Programme Overview
No business or organization can thrive without a team of competent finance and accounting professionals. Therefore, pursuing a Diploma in Accountancy is the first step towards becoming an accounting professional. The Diploma in Accountancy course aims at providing trainees with sufficient skills and knowledge to perform competently the accounting functions in an organization with minimal supervision. It encompasses both professional and theoretical aspects of accounting as a profession and as a discipline. Students will be introduced to a wide range of accounting skills and practices including how to; introduce and maintain accounting systems; prepare financial statements; report on business performance; and manage budgets and forecasts as well as providing management accounting information among others.
Minimum Entry Requirements
C-
Duration of the Programme
2 years
Institutions offering the programme
Aldai TTI
Asm TTI
Baringo TC
Bomet TVC
Bondo TTI
Bumbe TTI
Bureti TTI
Bushiangala TTI
Butere TVC
Chepalungu TTI
Chepsirei TVC
Cherangany TVC
CIT
COPUK
Ekerubo Gietai TTI
Eldo Poly
Emsos TVC
Gatanga TVC
Gitwebe TTI
Ikutha TVC
Jeremiah Nyagah TI
Kabete Poly
Kaiboi TTI
Kajiado East TVC
Kakrao TVC
Karumo TTI
KBBU
KCNP
Keroka TTI
Kipkabus TVC
Kipsinende TVC
Kipsoen TVC
Kiptaragon TVC
Kis TVC
Kitale NP
Kitutu Masaba TVC
Kongoni TVC
Konoin TTI
Koshin TTI
Ksi Poly
Ksm Poly
Laikipia East TVC
Laikipia North TVC
Laisamis TVC
Lodwar TVC
LU
Mabera TVC
Mandera TTI
Masai TTI
Matili TTI
Mawego TTI
Meru Poly
Mitunguu TTI
MMTVC
Moiben TVC
Molo TVC
Mumias West TVC
Musakasa TTI
Ne Poly
Ngong TVC
Nkabune TTI
Nuu TVC
Nyandarua Poly
Nyeri Poly
Okame TVC
Ol’lessos TTI
Orogare TVC
Pckinyanjui TTI
Rangwe TVC
RCMRD
Rift Valley TTI
RTI
RVIST
Sabatia TVC
Samburu TVC
Shamberere TTI
Siala TTI
Sigalagala Poly
Sirisia TVC
Siruti TVC
SIST
Sot TTI
Thika TTI
Thrk UC
Tigania East TVC
Tindiret TVC
Total TVC
Total TVC
Total Technical and Vocational College
Tseikuru TTI
TUM
Turbo TVC
Wanga TVC
Webuye West TVC
Wote TTI
Ziwa TTI
Career Opportunities
Graduates are employed in accounting, accounting-support or accounting technician roles where typical responsibilities may include preparing tax returns, maintaining accounting and control systems, and recording and compiling summaries of financial transactions for reporting, as well as management and business performance purposes.
Potential Employers
- Banks, insurance companies, saccos and other financial institutions
- National and County Governments ministries, departments and agencies
- Accounting and Audit firms in Kenya such as Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC Kenya) and Ernst & Young
- Communication service providers such as Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom Kenya etc.
- Media houses such as the Nation Media Group, Royal Media Services, Standard Group etc
- Chain stores such as Quickmatt, Carrefour, Naivas etc
- Learning institutions such as universities, colleges and schools
- Wide range of companies in the manufacturing sector
- The hotel and hospitality industry
- Public and private hospitals
- Oil and gas industry
- Building and construction companies
- Real estate management firms
- Transport and logistics firms
- International organizations
- Local and international NGOs
- Betting companies such as Sportpesa
Common Job Titles
Diploma in Accountancy prepares graduates to work as:
- Accounts Officer
- Senior Accounts Clerk
- Accounting Clerks
- Accounts Assistants
- Book-keepers
- Payroll Officers
- Audit Assistants
Progression
Graduates can pursue higher national diplomas or relevant business degree courses such as:
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting
Higher National Diploma in Business (Accounting)
Bachelor of Science (Accountancy)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Bachelor of Business Management / Administration
Bachelor of Arts (Business Studies)
Graduates are also encouraged to pursue other professional courses such as CPA and ACCA among others.
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