
Years of Training Accountants
10+
Are Satisfied With
Tutor Support
95%
Students Each
Year
10K
Job Placement
95%
Purpose of the CPA Uganda Course
The CPA (U) Course is designed to produce competent professional accountants, capable of making a positive contribution to the accounting profession and the national economy in general.
The graduates of this course are expected to serve as Accountants, Finance Officers, Finance Managers, Auditors, tax and financial consultants, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers among others. Examinations are set and marked by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
Entry Requirements
To register as a CPA student, one must have one of the following qualifications;
1. Degree
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Degree from a recognised University
2. Certificate / Diplomas
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An Accounting Technicians Certificate/Diploma from a professional accountancy body such as ICPAU, KASNEB, NBAA, ICPAR, etc
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A diploma pursued in period of at least two years from a recognised University or Institution of Higher Learning.
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A professional certificate offered by another body such as KASNEB, CIPS, CIM etc.
3. A-level
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At least two principle passes at A-level with at least 5 credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.
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A qualification obtained from Outside Uganda, must be accredited by the respective government and NCHE or UNEB may have to validate it.
4. Foreign Accountancy Qualifications (FAQs)
Holders of FAQs must sit for Business and Company Law – Paper 5, Advanced Taxation – Paper 17 and Public Financial Management – Paper 13 as a minimum. One may be required to sit for other papers which he/she may not have covered in their courses of study. Examples of FAQs include CIMA, CA, ACCA et
The CPA Uganda Syllabus Structure
✅ Level 1: Test of Competence
Paper 1 – Financial Accounting
Paper 2 – Economics and Entrepreneurship
Paper 3 – Quantitative Techniques
Paper 4 – Management and IS
Paper 5 – Business and Company Law
Paper 6 – Cost and Management Accounting
✅ Level 2: Testing of Technical Skills
Paper 7 – Financial Reporting
Paper 8 – Financial Management
Paper 9 – Auditing, Ethics and Assurance
Paper 10 – Management Decision and Control
Paper 11 – Taxation
✅ Level 3: Testing of Professional Skills
Paper 13 – Advanced Financial Reporting
Paper 14 – Public Financial Management
Paper 15 – Strategy, Governance and Leadership
Paper 16 – Audit Practice and Assurance
Paper 17 – Advanced Taxation
✅ Level 4: Testing Professional Expertise
Paper 18 – Integration of Knowledge
TESTIMONIALS
What our Students are saying
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At ATAS, each student has access to high quality and expert approved study materials including; study textbooks, revision kits, lecture videos and presentation slides.
Mr. Ezra Aturinda
Top Student - CPA
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"The institution stands as a beacon for those pursuing professional courses in accounting. The exceptional CPA instructors, provide an excellent learning environment that fosters growth and success.”
Miss. Consolate Isagaite
Top Student - CPA

The reading materials combined with a dedicated team of lecturers at Apex Tax and Accounting School enabled me to become a four-time CPA(U) top student.
Mr. Mwesige Tom,
Top Student - CPA