CPA Requirements In Uganda
What Is CPA?
A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals. Whatever those goals-saving for a new home, opening a new office, or planning a multi-billion dollar merger-CPAs can help.
CPA Requirements In Uganda
To register as a CPA(U) student, one must have at least one of the following qualifications.
DEGREE
A degree from a recognised University. If the qualification is obtained from outside Uganda, it must be accredited by the respective government.
CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMAS
Accounting Technicians Certificate from recognised professional bodies such as ICPAU, KASNEB, etc. Diplomas pursued in a period of at least two years from recognised universities or institutions of higher learning. If the qualification is obtained from outside Uganda,it must be accredited by the respective government. Certificates from other professional courses such as ICSA, CPS(K), CIPS, CIM etc.
A-LEVEL
A Uganda Advanced Certificate of Educaton(UACE) with at least two principal passes plus a Uganda Certificate of Educatoin (UCE) with atleast 5 credits, including English Language and Mathematics or the Equivalent.
How Much Does CPA Cost In Uganda?
Tuition Fees
200,000 per paper for Level 1;Shs. 250,000 per paper for Level 2 and Shs. 300,000 papers for Level 3 for every examination sitting. These costs are in addition to Examination Fees which are payable directly to ICPAU.
How Long Does CPA Take In Uganda?
2 years
CPA Alex Chips Ocitti was recognized at the 11th graduation ceremony of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) for completing the Certified Public Accountants of Uganda [CPA-U] course in a record 2 years. He is a full member of ICPAU.