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About CPA (T) | Procedures and Requirements for Becoming a CPA (T)

This post explains the procedures and requirements for becoming a CPA (T). The abbreviation CPA (T) stands for Certified Public Accountant (Tanzania) and it is an award offered by the National Board of Accontants and Auditors of the United Republic of Tanzania.

The Board also offers another certification known as Accounting Technician under the Accounting Technician Examinations Scheme. However, this post does not cover explanations related to Accounting Technician Examinations Scheme, at least for now.

Overview of NBAA : The National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) of the United Republic of Tanzania was established in 1972 by the authority of the Auditors and Accountants (Registration) Act No. 33 as amended by Act No. 2 of 1995, to among other things, promote and provide opportunities and facilities for the study of, and training in accountancy, auditing and allied subjects. In executing such responsibilities, the Board conducts accountancy examinations twice in a year May and November.

Th Professional Examination Scheme is the one that leads to Certified Public Accountant qualification. The scheme consists of three stages (Foundation Stage, Intermediate Stage, and Final Stage).

Foundation Stage

• Module A
  • P.01 : Financial Accounting
  • P.02 : Business Economics
  • P.03 : Business Law
  • P.04 : Business Mathematics and Statistics
• Module B
  • P.05 : Auditing Theory and Practice
  • P.06 : Cost Accounting
  • P.07 : Business Information Systems Management
  • P.08 : Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Intermediate Stage

• Module A
  • P.09 : Financial Repoprting I
  • P.10 : Research, Consultancy and Reporting
  • P.11 : Quantitative Techniques for Decision Making
• Module B
  • P.12 : Management Principles and Practices
  • P.13 : Corporate Finance
  • P.14 : Entrepreneurship

Final Stage

• Module A
  • P.15 : Financial Reporting II
  • P.16 : International Finance
  • P.17 : Public Finance and Taxation
• Module B
  • P.18 : Auditing and Assurance Services
  • P.19 : Management Accounting and Control
  • P.20 : Contemporary Issues in Accounting