As part of the fulfilment of its long-term objectives, ZICA finally introduced a Processional Accountancy programme. The programme will enable a student start with the Technician level, move into the Licentiate level and finally undertake the Professional level accountancy training. It is designed in such a way that on completion the graduate should be able to carry out all accounting and financial strategic management functions and operations. The new programme has a number of features, which differentiate it from other accounting programmes. In taking this step to introduce full professional accounting, ZICA is alive to many accounting challenges.

Exemptions relating to students wishing to pursue the Accountancy Programme will be awarded by ZICA on an analysis basis: The entry syllabus will be made of twenty

Introductory level and intermediate examinations may also be taken as Computer Based.

Course Structure

Technician Level

T1: Financial Accounting

T2:  Cost Accounting

T3:  Business Mathematics and Statistics

T4:  Economics

T5:  Taxation

T6:  Management

T7: Information Technology and Communication.

Entry Criteria

• Five ‘O’ Level Credits which must include English Language and mathematics

• Mature Age Entry: Aged at least twenty one (21) years or: At least three years working experience in accounting related functions.

• Holders of any other qualification which may be approved by ZICA

Licentiate Level

L1: Financial Reporting

L2: Management Accounting

L3: Advanced Taxation

L4: Auditing

L5: Decision Making Techniques

L6: Corporate Financial Management

L7. Business and Company Law

L8: Management Information Systems

Entry Criteria

• Holders of NATech or Equivalent qualifications

• Holders of other qualifications as determined by ZICA

Professional Level

P1: Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting

P2: Advanced Management Accounting

P3: Strategic Financial Management

P4: Advanced Audit and Assurance Services

P5: Strategic Management

P6: Thesis/Dissertation.

 

Entry Criteria

• Licentiate Level Qualification or Equivalent

• Accounting Degree or Equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

• Penultimate Level of a professional accountancy body recognized by ZICA

• Any other qualification as may be approved by ZICA

Duration

The minimum time required to complete each level for a student without any exemption is 12 months or two (2) examination sessions. Therefore cumulatively the minimum time required to complete the whole programme is three (3) years.

Key Dates

Commencement of classes: second week of January and July each year.

Closing dates for registering with ZICA.

• For December exams-                                                               31 August
• For June exams-                                                                       31 March

Closing dates for examination fees payment

• For December exams                                                                 30 September
• For June exams                                                                         30 April

Key Features

• Qualified and dedicated team of lecturers
• State-of-the art networked computer laboratories
• Free internet access with prior booking
• Most recently updated course materials
• Continuous quality control assessment tests
• Excellent teaching facilities
• Availability of study rooms in the evenings and at weekends for private study
• Campus and off