ATD Section I

Course Overview

Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) course level 1 is a KASNEB diploma course that is the first part of the ATD course. It covers four papers. These four papers include:

Paper No. 1 Introduction to Financial Accounting

Paper No. 2 Introduction to Law and Ethics

Paper No. 3 Entrepreneurship and Communication

Paper No. 4 Information Communication Technology

Finstock Evarsity College offers a 6month online program examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate is issued upon completion of the course. This program aims at preparing you for the ATD exams prepared externally by KASNEB. After passing the KASNEB exams you will be able to get a ATD certification.

The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to;

• Prepare financial and management accounts.
• Prepare financial statements for small and medium sized enterprises.
• Compute basic taxes for a business.

What is the minimum required grade required to do ATD level 1?

For you to enroll for the course you should show evidence of being a holder of one of the following minimum qualifications:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with an aggregate average of at least grade C- (C minus) or its equivalent.
• Such other certificates and other higher qualifications from recognized institutions as may be approved by Kasneb.

Mode of Delivery

Finstock Evarsity College offers you an online platform to ease your studies. A student is provided with Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials.  We also offer an optional online meeting via zoom and google meet when you need clarification as you study. If the student has questions, they may also contact their lecturer on the platform. Therefore, study time as well as duration is flexible and fits into the student's convenience.

Career opportunities

The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work as;

Middle level accountants providing technical support to professional accountants, auditors, tax practitioners and related areas.

Reasons why you should study this course

• Gain knowledge on maintaining financial accounts for businesses
• Gain knowledge, skills and competencies on applying law and ethics in an organization
• Learn how to identify concepts of entrepreneurship and concepts of business communication to manage an organization
• Learn to demonstrate foundational concepts of computers and secure data in computer devices

What we offer

Now that you have a better idea of where ATD can take you-it's time to start dreaming big. These careers only represent the baseline of the kind of work you can do.

Are you passionate about money and accounting? Do you feel drawn to making big moves in the accounting world? Many employers prefer to middle level accountants who possess ATD certification.

But it all starts with completing the ATD course from ATD level 1 to ATD Level 3. Get your journey started by enrolling at Finstock Evarsity college and learning more.

We also have resources that you may use as you study for your ATD and other KASNEB courses. Follow this link KASNEB Resources Archives - Finstock Evarsity Resources to view them

Things to note

The ATD examination set by KASNEB is held twice yearly in June and December.

The examination is divided into 3 levels. A candidate must pass the lower level before ascending to the next level. Pass ATD level 1 before proceeding to level 2.

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ATD SECTION 1

Paper No. 1 Introduction to Financial Accounting

Paper No. 2 Introduction to Law and Ethics

Paper No. 3 Entrepreneurship and Communication

Paper No. 4 Information Communication Technology

Diploma examinations

A person seeking to be registered as a student for any of the diploma examinations must show evidence of being a holder of one of the following minimum qualifications:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with an aggregate average of at least grade C- (C minus) or its equivalent.
• Such other certificates and other higher qualifications from recognized institutions as may be approved by Kasneb.

The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.

• All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs.
• Digital (downloadable) certificates are available. Printing and shipping of hardcopy certificate can be done at a cost of KES 2,000 ($ 20).