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THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF RWANDA
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) is the only Professional accountancy Organization (PAO) mandated by law number 11/2008 to regulate the Accounting profession in the Republic of Rwanda.
The Institute exists to serve public interest and has wide-ranging responsibilities including promotion and adherence to financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards.
The Institute has a responsibility for regulating and promoting efficient accounting practices in public interest.
iCPAR was admitted as an associate member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) in 2012.
STUDENTS
Entry Requirement – CPA & CAT
1. CPA
a) Senior Six Examination Score of 30 points and above or its equivalent
b) Holders of Certified Accounting Technician Certificate
or
c) Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Accounting Certificate from a recognized University/ Tertiary institution or Professional body.
d) Third Year University students specializing in Accounting or Business studies
2. CAT
a) Senior Six Examination Score of 15 points or more
b) Work Experience and Other certificates from recognized institutions (on case by case basis)
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
We have described below a non exhaustive list of the benefits expected to accrue to ICPAR Students. These benefits will require establishment of structures that ensure that they are delivered by the team that will be mandated to oversee the programs.
Industry recognition
After Student completes and become Members of ICPAR are allowed to use the professional designations CPA(R) and CAT(R) after their name. This qualification/designation will be aggressively branded and marketed to employers to enhance its recognition and value locally and internationally.
Job recruitment and advice
A job recruitment platform/ job placement arm caters for placement of the accountants. This function also offer advice on careers.
Discounts on Products and Services
Student will have access to negotiated discounts for services such as holidays, health clubs, insurance schemes etc. These will be arranged by secretariat staff.
Networking and events
Student can attend events organized by the secretariat and this will offer a variety of networking benefits with theirs future employers.
After successful completion of the program, the following avenues are available:
Accounting, Auditing, Tax Consultants, Management Consultants, Finance Directors, Budget Analysts, , Risk Managers, Lecturers,CEOs, CFOs, Finance Managers etc…
APPLICATION REGISTRATION
Student Registration Form
You can download the student registration form by clicking here.
APPLICATION ID
Student Identification Card
Click here to download the Student Identification Card Form.
APPLICATION EXEMPTION
Student Exemption Form
click here to download the application form for exemption
APPLICATION ENTRY FORM
Student Examination Entry Form
You can download the student examination entry form by clicking here.
EXAMS CPA
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination:
For persons who wish to quality and work as professional accountants, auditors, finance managers, tax specialists and financial consultants.
The CPA Examination is held twice a year in June and December.
The examination has 18papers divided into Three levels.
- Foundation Level 1 (8 papers)
- Intermediate Level 1 (4 papers)
- Advanced Level 1 & 2 (6 papers)
NB: One must complete the papers in each level before proceeding to the next level.
EXAMS CAT
Certified Accounting Technicians (CAT)Examination:
For persons who wish to qualify and work as middle level accountants and technical support specialists in auditing, taxation and other related fields
The CAT Examination is held twice a year in June and December.
The examination has 10 papers divided into two levels.
- Level 1 (5 papers)
- Level 2 (5papers)
NB: One must complete the papers in each level before proceeding to the next level.
CPA/CAT SYLLABUS
CPA and CAT Syllabus can be downloaded on the links below
FEES STRUCTURE
| CAT (Frw) | CPA (Frw) | ||
| a | Registration fee | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| b | Annual membership renewal fee | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| c | Registration Reinstatement | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| d | Student ID Card | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Examination Fee CAT | |||
| 1 | Single paper CAT Level 1 | 30,000 | |
| 2 | Single paper CAT Level 2 | 30,000 | |
| Exemption Fees CAT | |||
| 1 | CAT Level 1 Single Paper | 30,000 | |
| 2 | CAT Level 2 Single Paper | 30,000 | |
| Examination Fee CPA | |||
| 1 | Foundation level 1 -Single Paper | 30,000 | |
| 2 | Foundation level 2 – Single Paper | 30,000 | |
| 3 | Intermediate level – Single Paper | 40,000 | |
| 4 | Advance level 1 – Single Paper | 50,000 | |
| 5 | Advance level 2 – Single Paper | 50,000 | |
| Exemption Fees CPA | |||
| 1 | Foundation Level – Single Subject | 30,000 | |
| 2 | Intermediate Level – Single Subject | 40,000 | |
| 3 | Advanced Level – Single Subject | 50,000 | |
| Late Examinations registration fee | 25% above Normal fee | 25% above Normal fee |
Notes:
1. Fee structure has changed to a fee per single subject/paper. If a student wants a level he/she takes the number of papers that level has multipy its single paper
2. Late registration charges are 25% of total examination fees
3. Every 1st July the student pays the Annual Student Membership Renewal as specified
TIME TABLE
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) FOUNDATION LEVEL I & II
| DATE | MORNING SESSION | AFTERNOON SESSION | ||
| Code | Paper Name | Code | Paper Name | |
| 28th Nov.. | F1.1 | Business Mathematics and Quantitative Methods | ||
| 29th Nov.. | F2.4 | Taxation | F1.2 | Introduction to law |
| 30th Nov.. | F1.3 | Financial Accounting | F2.2 | Economics and the Business Environment |
| 01st Dec.. |
NO EXAMINATION |
F2.3 | Information Systems | |
| 02nd Dec.. | F2.1 | Management Accounting | F1.4 | Business Management, Ethics and Entrepreneurship |
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
| DATE | MORNING SESSION | |
| Code | Paper Name | |
| 28thNov.. | I1.2 | Financial Reporting |
| 29th Nov.. |
NO EXAMINATION |
|
| 30th Nov.. | I1.1 | Managerial Finance |
| 01st Dec.. | I1.3 | Company Law |
| 02nd Dec.. | I1.4 | Auditing |
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) ADVANCED LEVEL
| DATE | MORNING SESSION | AFTERNOON SESSION | ||
| Code | Paper Name | Code | Paper Name | |
| 28th Nov.. | A2.3 | Advanced Taxation | A1.1 | Strategy and Leadership |
| 29th Nov.. | A1.2 | Audit Practice and Assurance Services | ||
| 30th Nov.. | A1.3 | Advanced Financial Reporting | ||
| 01st Dec.. | A2.1 | Strategic Corporate Finance | ||
| 02nd Dec.. | A2.2 | Strategic Performance Management | ||
CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CAT) LEVEL I & II
| DATE |
MORNING SESSION |
AFTERNOON SESSION |
||
| Code | Paper Name | Code | Paper Name | |
| 28th Nov.. | L1.1 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | L2.2 | Information Systems |
| 29th Nov.. | L2.3 | Management Accounting | L1.5 | Economics and Business Environment |
| 30th Nov.. | L1.4 | Business Mathematics | L2.5 | Auditing |
| 01st Dec.. | L2.4 | Taxation | L1.3 | Business Management, Ethics and Entrepreneurship |
| 02nd Dec.. | L2.1 | Financial Accounting | L1.2 | Business Law |
MATERIAL
Study Material CPA
CPA FOUNDATION LEVEL 1
F1. 1 Business Mathematics and Quantitative Methods – Click Here
F1. 2 Introduction to law – Click Here
F1. 3 Financial Accounting – Click Here
F1. 4 Business Management, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship – Click Here
CPA FOUNDATION LEVEL 2
F2. 1 Management Accounting – Click Here
F2. 2 Economics and Business Environment – Click Here
F2. 3 Information Systems – Click Here
F2. 4 Taxation – Click Here
CPA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
I1.1 Managerial Finance – Click Here
I1.2 Financial Reporting – Click Here
I1.3 Company Law – Click Here
I1.4 Auditing – Click Here
CPA ADVANCED LEVEL 1
A1.1 Strategy and Leadership – Click Here
A1.2 Audit practice and assurance services – Click Here
A1.3 Advanced Financial Reporting – Click Here
CPA ADVANCED LEVEL 2
A2.1 Strategic corporate Finance – Click Here
A2.2 Strategic Performance Management – Click Here
A2.3 Advanced Taxation – Click Here
Study Material CAT
CAT LEVEL 1
L1.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting – Click Here
L1.2 Business law – Click Here
L1.3 Business Management, Ethics and entrepreneurship – Click Here
L1.4 Business Mathematics – Click Here
L1.5 Economics and the Business Environment – Click Here
CAT LEVEL2
L2.1 Financial Accounting – Click Here
L2.2 Information Systems – Click Here
L2.3 Management Accounting – Click Here
L2.4 Taxation – Click Here
L2.5 Auditing – Click Here
REVISION GUIDE CPA
CPA FOUNDATION LEVEL 1
F1. 1 Business Mathematics and Quantitative Methods – Click Here
F1. 2 Introduction to law – Click Here
F1. 3 Financial Accounting – Click Here
F1. 4 Business Management, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship – Click Here
CPA FOUNDATION LEVEL 2
F2. 1 Management Accounting – Click Here
F2. 2 Economics and Business Environment – Click Here
F2. 3 Information Systems – Click Here
F2. 4 Taxation – Click Here
CPA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
I1.1 Managerial Finance – Click Here
I1.2 Financial Reporting – Click Here
I1.3 Company Law – Click Here
I1.4 Auditing – Click Here
CPA ADVANCED LEVEL 1
A1.1 Strategy and Leadership – Click here
A1.2 Audit practice and assurance services – Click here
A1.3 Advanced Financial Reporting – Click Here
CPA ADVANCED LEVEL 2
A2.1 Strategic corporate Finance – Click Here
A2.2 Strategic Performance Management – Click Here
A2.3 Advanced Taxation – Click Here
REVISION GUIDE CAT
CAT LEVEL 1
L1.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting – Click Here
L1.2 Business law – Click Here
L1.3 Business Management, Ethics and entrepreneurship – Click Here
L1.4 Business Mathematics – Click Here
L1.5 Economics and the Business Environment – Click Here
CAT LEVEL2
L2.1 Financial Accounting – Click Here
L2.2 Information Systems – Click Here
L2.3 Management Accounting – Click Here
L2.4 Taxation – Click Here
L2.5 Auditing – Click Here
CPA/CAT PAST PAPERS DECEMBER 2012
Below are past papers for CPA/CAT December 2012 Exams.
Click on the link below to download CAT 2012 December exams as follows :
L1.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting
L1.2 Business Law
L1.3 Business Management
L1.4 Business Mathematics
L1.5 Economics and Business Environment
Click on the link below to download CPA 2012 December Exams.
F1.1 Business Mathematics and Quantitative Methods
F1.2 Introduction to Law
F1.3 Financial Accounting
F1.4 Business Management CPA
CPA/CAT PAST PAPERS JUNE 2013
Below are past papers for June 2013 Exams.
Click on the links below to download CAT 2013 June exams as follows :
CAT Foundation Level 1
L1.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting
L1.2 Business Law
L1.3 Business Management
L1.4 Business Mathematics
L1.5 Economics and Business Environment
Click on the links below to download CPA 2013 June exams as follows :
CPA Foundation Level 1
F1.1 Business Mathematics and Quantitative Methods
F1.2 Introduction to Law
F1.3 Financial Accounting
F1.4 Business Management CPA
CPA Foundation Level 2
F2.1 Management Accounting CPA
F2.2 Economics CPA
F2.3 Information Systems CPA
F2.4 Taxation CPA
CPA/CAT PAST PAPERS DECEMBER 2013
Below are past papers for December 2013 Exams.
Click on the links below to download CAT 2013 June exams as follows :
CAT Foundation Level 1
L1.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting
L1.2 Business Law
L1.3 Business Management
L1.4 Business Mathematics
Click on the links below to download CPA 2013 December exams as follows :
CPA Foundation Level 1
F1.1 Business Mathematics and Quantitative Methods
F1.2 Introduction to Law
F1.3 Financial Accounting
F1.4 Business Management CPA
CPA Foundation Level 2
F2.1 Management Accounting CPA
F2.2 Economics CPA
F2.3 Information Systems CPA
F2.4 Taxation CPA
CPA Intermediate Level
I1.1 Managerial Finance
I1.2 Financial Reporting
I1.3 Company Law
I1.4 Auditing
ICPAR EXAMS PAST PAPERS JUNE 2014
Below are past papers for June 2014 Exams
Click on the links below to download 2014 June exams as follows :
CAT LEVEL 1
+L1.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting
+L1.2 Business Law
+L1.3 Business Management, Ethics and entrepreneurship
+L1.4 Business Mathematics
+L1.5 Economics and the Business Environment
CAT LEVEL 2
+L2.1 Financial Accounting
+L2.2 Information Systems
+L2.3 Management Accounting
+L2.4 Taxation
+L2.5 Auditing
CPA Foundation Level 1
>F1. 1 Business Mathematics and Quantitative Methods
>F1. 2 Introduction to law
>F1. 3 Financial Accounting
>F1. 4 Business Management, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship
CPA Foundation Level 2
>F2. 1 Management Accounting
>F2. 2 Economics and Business Environment
>F2. 3 Information Systems
>F2. 4 Taxation
CPA INTERMEDIATE
* I1.1 Managing Finance
* I1.2 Financial Reporting
* I1.3 Company Law
* I1.4 Auditing
ICPAR EXAMS PAST PAPERS DECEMBER 2014
Below are past papers for December 2014 Exams
Click on the links below to download 2014 December exams as follows :
CAT LEVEL 1
+L1.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting
+L1.2 Business Law
+L1.3 Business Management, Ethics and entrepreneurship
+L1.4 Business Mathematics
+L1.5 Economics and the Business Environment
CAT LEVEL 2
+L2.1 Financial Accounting
+L2.2 Information Systems
+L2.3 Management Accounting
+L2.4 Taxation
+L2.5 Auditing
CPA Foundation Level 1
>F1. 1 Business Mathematics and Quantitative Methods
>F1. 2 Introduction to law
>F1. 3 Financial Accounting
>F1. 4 Business Management, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship
CPA Foundation Level 2
>F2. 1 Management Accounting
>F2. 2 Economics and Business Environment
>F2. 3 Information Systems
>F2. 4 Taxation
CPA INTERMEDIATE
* I1.1 Managing Finance
* I1.2 Financial Reporting
* I1.3 Company Law
* I1.4 Auditing
CPA ADVANCED LEVEL 1
+ A1.1 Strategy and Leadership
+ A1.2 Audit practice and assurance services
+ A1.3 Advanced Financial Reporting
CPA ADVANCED LEVEL 2
+ A2.1 Strategic corporate Finance
+ A2.2 Strategic Performance Management
+ A2.3 Advanced Taxation
ICPAR EXAMS PAST PAPERS JUNE 2015
Below are past papers for June 2015 Exams
Click on the links below to download 2015 June exams as follows :
CAT LEVEL 1
+L1.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting
+L1.2 Business Law
+L1.3 Business Management, Ethics and entrepreneurship
+L1.4 Business Mathematics
+L1.5 Economics and the Business Environment
CAT LEVEL 2
+L2.1 Financial Accounting
+L2.2 Information Systems
+L2.3 Management Accounting
+L2.4 Taxation
+L2.5 Auditing
CPA Foundation Level 1
>F1. 1 Business Mathematics and Quantitative Methods
>F1. 2 Introduction to law
>F1. 3 Financial Accounting
>F1. 4 Business Management, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship
CPA Foundation Level 2
>F2. 1 Management Accounting
>F2. 2 Economics and Business Environment
>F2. 3 Information Systems
>F2. 4 Taxation
CPA INTERMEDIATE
* I1.1 Managing Finance
* I1.2 Financial Reporting
* I1.3 Company Law
* I1.4 Auditing
CPA ADVANCED LEVEL 1
+ A1.1 Strategy and Leadership
+ A1.2 Audit practice and assurance services
+ A1.3 Advanced Financial Reporting
CPA ADVANCED LEVEL 2
+ A2.1 Strategic corporate Finance
+ A2.2 Strategic Performance Management
+ A2.3 Advanced Taxation
QUALIFICATION FAQ’S
1. What is iCPAR?
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) is the Professional Accountancy Organization (PAO) established in 2008. iCPAR is mandated by law number 11/2008 to regulate the Accounting profession in the republic of Rwanda. ICPAR is the only body authorized by law to register and grant practicing certificates to Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Rwanda. Certified Public Accountant Certificate holders that are registered as members of ICPAR are entitled to the CPA (R) designation.
2. What are the qualifications for one to become a student of iCPAR?
1 CPA a Senior Six Examination Score of 30 points and above or its equivalent b Holders of Certified Accounting Technician Certificate or c Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Accounting Certificate from a recognized University/ Tertiary institution or Professional body. d Third Year University students specializing in Accounting or Business studies
2 CAT a Senior Six Examination Score of 15 points or more. b Work Experience and Other certificates from recognized institutions (on case by case basis).
3. What are the fees charged by iCPAR?
The fees and related charges are available on a separate brochure and our website.
4. What are the dates for the examinations and the annual registration renewals?
Examinations are held twice a year in June and December. Annual registration renewals are due on 1st July of every year.
5. How can I get exempted in a particular paper?
Exemptions are granted on paper by paper basis upon application with supporting documents and payment of requisite exemption fees.
6. How long does it take to get a certificate after successful completion of the examinations?
Between Three months and six months. Successful candidates are notified in writing when the certificates are ready for collection.
7. Can one send somebody else to collect a certificate for him/her?
In view of the sensitivity of certificates, candidates are required to collect their certificates in person. However, a certificate may be posted to a candidate on request through registered mail using the address provided by the candidate upon fulfilling the conditions specified in the letter advising candidates that certificates are ready for collection.
8. Does iCPAR give copies of certificates?
iCPAR does not issue copies of certificates but provides a confirmation letter of the candidates pass history on request.
9. Is fees once paid refundable for withdrawals from examination sitting?
It is the policy of the Institute not to refund fees paid.
10. What is the time range when one wants to change an examination centre?
Requests for change of examination centers should be submitted at least two weeks before the examination dates. However, special consideration may be given to late requests on a case by case basis.
11. What documents should candidates produce in the examination room?
Authority to sit the examination letter (timetable).
iCPAR student identification card.
National Identity card / Passport/Driving permit.
Birth certificate in special cases.
12. Which institutions offer training in iCPAR examinations?
Universities.
Private / Commercial colleges.
iCPAR is in the process of accrediting training institutions and will publish a list of accredited institutions from time to time.
13. How can one obtain a reading list of the recommended text books?
The reading list of the recommended text books is available on a separate brochure.
14. Can one pay fees through the iCPAR bank account?
Yes, payment can be made at any branch of the following banks:
Bank of Kigali Account Number 00040-0335616-29
Ecobank Account Number 110-04413101-72
15. Is it possible for iCPAR to post the forms for registration, student identity card, registration renewal, examination entry and exemption to a student or a prospective student?
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Yes on request. The forms are also available on the homepage of iCPAR website www.icparwanda.com the forms are also available at any University offering accounting and business oriented courses.
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16. Is it possible to confirm results via email and iCPAR website?
It is not yet possible to access results via email. However, results may be accessed on the homepage of iCPAR website. iCPAR is currently working on mechanisms to enable candidates access results via email.
17. Can a student sit for iCPAR examinations outside Rwanda?
Not at present, however in future we shall be able to offer iCPAR examinations in countries having Rwanda embassies or High commission.
18. Does iCPAR provide model answers for examination questions to students?
iCPAR will in future provide feedback on examination questions in the iCPAR journal.
iCPAR is working on modalities to enable students obtain model answers to examination questions
19. How long does a student identification card take to be processed?
One to two months from the date of registration.
20. What are iCPAR operating hours?
Weekdays Monday –Friday from 8:00 Am to 5:00 Pm.
21. What is credit retention?
The credit retention system is an examination regulation which allows a candidate who attempts papers in a level and passes some of the paper(s) in the level to retain as credit(s) the paper(s) passed. A candidate is therefore required to sit for the failed paper(s) only. However, a candidate must pass the failed paper(s) in a level within the next two and a half years or five consecutive sittings. Otherwise, the credits will be withdrawn and the candidate required to re-sit all the papers in the level.
22. Where is iCPAR located and does it have branches
iCPAR is located 1st Floor, Prester Building, Kacyiru, Opposite Top Tower Hotel. Currently, iCPAR does not have branches. However, students may obtain the relevant forms and other information from the iCPAR website.
23. How many papers are there in the iCPAR examination?
There are 18 papers in CPA divided into three Levels (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced)
| FOUNDATION LEVEL 1 | |
| F1.1 | Business Mathematics and quantitative methods |
| F1.2 | Introduction to law |
| F1.3 | Financial Accounting |
| F1.4 | Business Management, Ethics and entrepreneurship |
| FOUNDATION LEVEL 2 | |
| F2.1 | Management Accounting |
| F2.2 | Economics and the Business Environment |
| F2.3 | Information Systems |
| F2.4 | Taxation |
| INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
| I1.1 | Managerial Finance |
| I1.2 | Financial Reporting |
| I1.3 | Company Law |
| I1.4 | Auditing |
| ADVANCED LEVEL 1 | |
| A1.1 | Strategy and Leadership |
| A1.2 | Audit practice and assurance services |
| A1.3 | Advanced Financial Reporting |
| ADVANCED LEVEL 2 | |
| A2.1 | Strategic corporate Finance |
| A2.2 | Strategic Performance Management |
| A2.3 | Advanced Taxation |
There are 10 papers in CAT divided into two levels (Level 1 &level 2):
| LEVEL 1 | |
| L1.1 | Introduction to Financial Accounting |
| L1.2 | Business law |
| L1.3 | Business Management, Ethics and entrepreneurship |
| L1.4 | Business Mathematics |
| L1.5 | Economics and the Business Environment |
| LEVEL 2 | |
| L2.1 | Financial Accounting |
| L2.2 | Information Systems |
| L2.3 | Management Accounting |
| L2.4 | Taxation |
| L2.5 | Auditing |
24. When was the first examination held after launch of syllabus?
First examination was held in December 2012
25. What was the performance rate in the first examination?
OVERALL PASS RATES
|
CAT |
CPA |
|
| Total who attempted |
27 |
108 |
| Total Pass (All) papers |
3 |
6 |
| Percentage Pass Rate |
11% |
5% |
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