Training on CPA Exam Preparation Essentials
Strengthen your CPA exam readiness with comprehensive training in accounting, auditing, taxation, finance, and effective examination strategies.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
10 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This comprehensive course is designed to equip CPA candidates with the knowledge, strategies, and practical techniques required to prepare effectively for professional accounting examinations. The course covers key CPA subject areas, examination techniques, financial reporting, taxation, auditing, management accounting, and revision strategies. Through expert-led sessions, practical exercises, mock examinations, and performance assessments, participants will strengthen their technical competence, improve examination confidence, and enhance their chances of success in CPA examinations.
Who Should Attend:
- CPA students and candidates
- Graduate accountants
- Finance and accounting professionals
- Internal auditors
- Accounts officers
- Financial analysts
- Recent university graduates pursuing CPA
- Professionals seeking CPA certification
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Strengthen understanding of core CPA examination topics.
- Apply effective examination and time management strategies.
- Improve problem-solving and analytical skills for CPA exams.
- Master financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting concepts.
- Practice examination questions using CPA standards.
- Build confidence for successful CPA examination performance.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: CPA Examination Framework and Study Strategies
- CPA examination structure
- Effective study and revision techniques
- Time management for examinations
- Practical: Developing a personal study plan
Module 2: Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards
- Financial statement preparation
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Accounting adjustments and disclosures
- Practical: Financial reporting exercises
Module 3: Cost and Management Accounting
- Costing techniques
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Performance measurement
- Case Study: Cost management applications
Module 4: Financial Management
- Capital budgeting
- Working capital management
- Investment appraisal
- Practical: Financial decision-making exercises
Module 5: Auditing and Assurance
- Audit planning and procedures
- Internal controls
- Audit evidence and reporting
- Practical: Audit case scenarios
Module 6: Taxation
- Income tax principles
- Corporate and personal taxation
- VAT and tax compliance
- Practical: Tax computation exercises
Module 7: Business Law and Corporate Governance
- Commercial and contract law
- Company law
- Corporate governance and ethics
- Case Study: Legal and ethical scenarios
Module 8: Public Finance and Economics
- Public sector finance
- Economic principles
- Fiscal policy and budgeting
- Practical: Public finance case studies
Module 9: Integrated Revision and Mock Examinations
- Comprehensive topic review
- CPA-style mock examinations
- Performance analysis
- Practical: Examination feedback sessions
Module 10: Examination Readiness and Success Strategies
- Managing examination pressure
- Advanced question-answering techniques
- Final revision framework
- Practical: Personalized exam improvement plan
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Improved mastery of core CPA examination subjects.
- Enhanced examination confidence and problem-solving skills.
- Increased readiness for professional accounting certification.
Organizational Impact
- Better-qualified finance and accounting professionals.
- Improved financial reporting and compliance capabilities.
- Enhanced organizational capacity through professionally certified staff.
- Stronger financial management and governance practices.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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