Accounting is a field that plays a pivotal role in the world of business and finance. It’s a career choice that offers stability, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a significant impact on an organization’s financial health. If you’re considering an accounting course, you’ll want to understand the educational requirements, particularly the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) requirements, which we have highlighted for you in this post;
KCSE requirements for accounting courses
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING- UON
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or a minimum grade of B in bridging course offered in the University of Nairobi with at least a C- in the subject at KCSE;
- IGCSE six B’s including Mathematics and English and A Level 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary pass
- Holder of a Diploma from a recognized institution and minimum aggregate of C at KCSE or O-level Division III;
- Holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE;
- Holder of KCSE mean grade of C- plus a Certificate and a Diploma from a recognized institution;
- Holder of CPA/CPS Part I, CIMA, CIPS, CHRP or equivalent professional qualification with a minimum aggregate of C- at KCSE or O-level Division III;
- Holder of a degree from a university recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate with a minimum of C- in KCSE or equivalent;
- Applicants whose language of instruction was not English are required to sit for TOEFL exam or provide a TOEFL certificate;
- Holder of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.
Diploma in Accountancy TUK requirements
• KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in Maths A and Eng./Kis.
Diploma in accountancy Zetech university
Minimum Entry Requirements
- KCSE aggregate Grade of C- and above or its equivalent as ascertained by Ministry of Education
- Mathematics D-
- Either English or Kiswahili D-
Diploma in accountancy Kibabii University
Minimum Entry Requirements
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least a C (Plain) in Mathematics or Business Studies, and C+ (Plus) in English Or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary at A’ Level plus at least a credit in English and Mathematics at O’Level. Or CPA/CPS Part 1. Or Diploma in Business related discipline Or CPA part I and II Or Higher Diploma in Business related discipline or CPA Part III.
Department of Accounting and Finance Bachelors of Commerce
KCSE Mean Grade C+ with C (Plain) in Mathematics and C-(minus) in English OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ level)/GSCE /IGCE with two (2) principals and one (1) subsidiary with a pass in Mathematics and English at KCE (‘O’ Level). OR Degree from recognized University OR Be holder of Diploma, Higher Diploma OR A holder of any other discipline from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
Diploma in Accountancy TUM
KCSE Mean Grade C+ with C (Plain) in Mathematics and C-(minus) in English OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ level)/GSCE /IGCE with two (2) principals and one (1) subsidiary with a pass in Mathematics and English at KCE (‘O’ Level). OR Degree from recognized University OR Be holder of Diploma, Higher Diploma OR A holder of any other discipline from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
Accounting technician Diploma Daystar university
Requirements
A person seeking to be registered as a student for the above Diploma examination must be a holder of the following minimum qualifications:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with a mean grade of at least C- (C Minus) or equivalent qualifications
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination grade D
- Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS)
- Any other KASNEB technician or Diploma examination certificate
Bachelor of Commerce JKUAT
Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean grade C+ with C in Maths and English or two principal passes in KACE or Credit in relevant Diploma.
Remember you can also study for an accounting course in some TVET accredited institutions in Kenya
