Certificate in CPA

📘 Certificate in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Foundation Level

Duration: 1 Year
Study Mode: On-Demand (Flexible online learning with dedicated tutor support)

🧾 Course Overview

The Certificate in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Foundation Level at the Somali Institute of Technology and Professional Studies (SITPS) provides a strong foundation in accounting principles, business law, public finance, and communication. It is tailored for students aiming to become professional accountants, auditors, or financial consultants in both public and private sectors.

Through practical simulations, tutor-led mentorship, and engaging case studies, this course helps learners transition into CPA Intermediate with confidence.

📚 Semester 1 – Core Foundations

• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Entrepreneurship and Communication
• Business Law
• Economics

📚 Semester 2 – Applied Concepts

• Management Accounting
• Public Finance and Taxation
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Foundation Case Study & Practical Accounting Workshop

🛠️ Practical Experience

Students work with accounting tools (like spreadsheets and cloud ledger apps), participate in mock exams, and receive personalized tutor feedback to sharpen their skills. Hands-on learning is at the heart of this certificate.

📈 Assessment & Completion

Evaluation includes:

• Continuous Assessments & Weekly Quizzes
• End-of-module Practice Exams
• Real-world Case Study Reports
• Final Certification Project

Successful learners progress to the CPA Intermediate Level or enter the workforce with solid accounting credentials.

💼 Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can explore opportunities as:

• Accounts Clerk
• Audit Trainee
• Finance Assistant
• Tax Filing Support Officer
• CPA Intermediate Candidate