Developing Chartered Accountants and Business Leaders

CA ZAMBIA
Not just an Accountant but a
“CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT”
 If you are thinking about a career in accountancy and
desire to develop a successful, respected, distinctive, and
globally recognized career in business and finance, then
the Chartered Accountant Zambia will help you achieve
your career aspirations.

Make the Right Choice!

CA ZAMBIA PQ
Not just an Accountant but a
“CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT”

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Why the CA Zambia?
The Chartered Accountant (CA) brand is an internationally recognised
professional accountancy designation. It is a globally respected brand
that will open doors to many opportunities. The CA Zambia is a premier
professional accountancy qualification suitable for those that seek to be
professionally qualified in finance and business. The CA equips individuals
to think outside the box as graduates will serve as business advisors, finance
experts, game changers, problem solvers, thought leaders and decision
makers in both private and public sectors of the economy. The rich blend
of courses guarantees graduates with technical skills to help organisations
thrive regionally and globally.

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 Career Options
CA Zambia is designed to ensure that
graduates are highly trained to hold
innumerable senior and advisory roles
in both private and public sectors of
the economy.

A CA can be a Finance Manager, Senior

Auditor, Tax Manager, Financial Analyst,
Finance Director, Audit Senior, Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer
or Chief Executive Officer. Graduates of
CA Zambia will definitely join the leading
network of business leaders of today
and the future.

Chartered Accountants are destined to

be the most versatile, influential and
highly trained professionals working in
the business of tomorrow.

Endorsements
Various organisations have endorsed
the CA Zambia including State Owned
Enterprises, public practice firms such
as the Big 4, the Office of Auditor
General, Office of Accountant General,
Office of Controller Internal Audit, Bank
of Zambia, and the mining industry
among others.

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What makes the CA Zambia Professional
Qualification different?
The CA Zambia PQ is a versatile, all- Competitive pricing that is second
inclusive and fit for purpose qualification to none
that trains talented and the best The registration and examination fees
accounting and business professionals. and study materials of the CA Zambia
The CA Zambia PQ is globally respected
PQ are highly competitive.
and equips members with professional
expertise needed to succeed in the
World of business.
Helps to uphold the highest ethical
standards
The programme teaches values that
Recruitment of the best talent
enable professional accountants to
Attracts the best and outstanding talents
make the right choices and good
who desire a prestigious qualification.
judgement as they uphold the highest
ethical standards.
Access to accredited learning
institutions
ZICA has partnerships with accredited
Professional designation
Individuals who complete the CA Zambia
colleges and universities to offer CA
PQ will automatically be admitted
Zambia.
into the professional ranks of the
Institute. They will immediately use the
Membership with leading
designation CA (ZM) after their names
accountancy bodies and will be Associate members of
ZICA is recognised by leading Chartered
ZICA. After the CA Zambia completion,
Accountancy bodies such as Chartered
a member shall have met the three
Accountants Worldwide.
years of practical training which is a
ZICA is also a member of IFAC and PAFA.
requirement for admission into the
professional ranks as prescribed by
Competence and Skills the International Education Standard
acquisitions (IES) of the International Federation of
The CA Zambia PQ develops highly Accountants (IFAC).
competent business and finance
professionals who are skilled to lead
Compulsory Practical Training
and provide advice on how to manage
Under the CA Zambia PQ, candidates
businesses.
will be expected to commence their
practical training immediately they
enroll for CA Advisory Professional
in Accountancy programme. While
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candidates will be pursuing the CA Advisory Professional in Accountancy of the CA
Zambia PQ, they will also be undergoing mentored or supervised practical training
to gain the necessary prescribed competencies. Practical training will be conducted
in public practice, public and the private sectors. By the time the student completes
CA Advisory Professional in Accountancy, at least one year of practical training will
have been completed.

Registration and Recognition Quality Assurance

The CA Zambia program certifications namely CA Zambia Certificate in Accountancy,
CA Zambia Application Advanced Diploma in Accountancy and the CA Zambia
Advisory Professional in Accountancy are quality assured as they are duly registered
and accredited by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) as level 4 ( certificate
qualification type), level 7 ( Bachelor’s degree qualification type) and level 9 ( Master’s
degree qualification type) on the Zambia Qualifications Framework respectively.

Accredited Tuition Centres

The CA Zambia Students will attend classes at accredited tuition providers. To get
the best quality tuition, visit the ZICA website www.zica.co.zm for the latest listing
of accredited tuition centres.

Accredited Examination Centres

The Accredited Examination Centres, are in all provincial centres as shown below:

Students will be required to sit for

examination at any of our ZICA accredited
examination centres. For further details
on the centres and centre codes, visit the
ZICA website on: www.zica.co.zm nORTHERN

LUAPULA MUCHINGA

nORTH-wESTERN cOPPERBELT
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cENTRAL

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SOUTHERN
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Entry Requirements for the CA Zambia Professional
Qualification

LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CA CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTANCY School leavers: Grade 12 School Certificate

or its equivalent with five (5) O’level Credit
Grades or better including Mathematics and
English

CA APPLICATION ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CA Certificate in Accountancy, Diploma in

ACCOUNTANCY Accountancy or any other level 4, Level 5 or
Level 6 qualification approved by the Institute,
with 5 O’level credits or better including
Mathematics and English

CA ADVISORY PROFESSIONAL IN CA Application Advanced Diploma in

ACCOUNTANCY Accountancy or any other equivalent level 7
or level 8 or level 9 qualification recognised by
the institute and Grade 12 School Certificate
or its equivalent with five (5) O’level credits
or better including Mathematics and English
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Programme outline and structure
CA Certificate In Accountancy accountancy work which requires
making professional judgements and
The programme opens doors to your evaluations. It has two (2) compulsory
career to work in positions such as models in Advanced Financial
a Cashier, Bookkeeper, Accounts Reporting and Advanced Audit and
Clerk and Accounts Assistant. It has 6 Assurance. With the three (3) option
modules. routes in the programme, the CA
Advisory Professional in Accountancy
Education Pathway programme develops Accountants and
The CA Certificate in Accountancy Business leaders capable of providing
enables graduates wishing to undertake appropriate advice to both private and
further studies in accountancy to study public sector organizations in Zambia
the ZICA Diploma in Accountancy and globally.
level or as an entry qualification for
the CA Application Advanced Diploma CA Zambia Programme Practical
in Accountancy or other relevant Training
accountancy qualifications offered by
recognised Institutions of learning. The three (3) year compulsory practical
training Programme is a requirement
CA Application Advanced of IFAC for admission as a Professional
Diploma in Accountancy Accountant. The practical training
framework is in compliance with
CA Application Advanced Diploma prescribed requirements for training
in Accountancy programme aims at of professional accountants. On the
developing Accountants with extensive commencement of the CA Zambia
knowledge and skills in business and Advisory Professional in Accountancy
core accountancy functions needed to stage, candidates simultaneously are
perform the role of an accountant or expected to commence their practical
auditor in both the private and public training program. The mentored
sectors of the economy. This level has practical training will be offered at
6 modules. approved training partners which may
be offered in industry, public practice
CA Advisory Professional in or public sector. Upon the successful
Accountancy completion of the practical training
program, candidates are awarded the
The CA Advisory Professional in CA Zambia Program Charter designation
Accountancy covers four (4) modules and admitted to the membership of the
prepares graduates for high advisory Institute as Associate Members.

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Course Structure
CA CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTANCY

CA 1.1 Financial Accounting CA 1.4 Commercial and Corporate Law

CA 1.2 Business Statistics CA 1.5 Management Theory and Practice

CA 1.3 Business Economics CA 1.6 Business Communication

CA APPLICATION ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY

CA 1.1 Financial Accounting CA 2.1 Financial Reporting

CA 1.2 Business Statistics CA 2.2 Management Accounting

CA 1.3 Business Economics CA 2.3 Auditing Principles and Practice

CA 1.4 Commercial and Corporate CA 2.4 Taxation

CA 1.5 Management Theory and CA 2.5 Financial Management

Practice
CA 1.6 Business Communication CA 3.3 Strategic Business Analysis
CA ADVISORY PROFESSIONAL IN ACCOUNTANCY

CA 3.1 Advanced Financial Reporting

CA 3.2 Advanced Audit and Assurance

Choose any one of the following routes:

Public Practice Route Public Sector Route

CA 3.4 Advanced Taxation CA 3.7 Public Sector Audits and

Assurance
CA 3.7 Public Sector Audits and CA 3.8 Public Sector Financial
Assurance Management
Business Route

CA 3.5 Advanced Management Accounting

CA 3.6 Advanced Financial Management

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Three (3) year compulsory practical training period covering Technical and Non-
technical skills under the supervision of a qualified professional accountant
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 Duration
The CA Zambia programme can be completed within five (5) years covering all
modules as outlined in the course structure. Upon completion of the taught
components, candidates are expected to complete the mandatory three (3)
years practical training to be confered with the CA (ZM) Charter designation.

Exemptions
There are NO exemptions under the CA Advisory Professional in Accountancy.
However exemptions are available for practical training
period to a maximum period of 2 years if a student has
over five (5) years of Manager level experience in a
relevant accounting role.

ZICA Learning support

ZICA has affordable learning resources and study
guides which are available to all CA Zambia students
regardless of the chosen mode of study. The study
packs include e-versions of the study manuals and
revision kits, past examination questions and answers
and examiners’ reports.

Flexible Study Modes

The study modes available to CA Zambia
students are flexible.
These include the following:

Full Time Study:

Students on full-time are required to enrol at
a CA Zambia accredited tuition provider and
attend tuition classes.

Part Time Study:

Students on part-time are required to
enrol at a CA Zambia accredited tuition
provider and attend tuition classes.
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Important Dates and Deadlines:
ACTIVI TY MARCH JUNE SEPTEMBER DECEMBER
EXAMS EXAMS EXAMS EXAMS

Registration/ Re- Last Week of Last Week of Last Week of Last Week of
Registration Fees January March July August

Annual 1st January 1st January 1st January 1st January

Subscription

Examination/ First Week of First Week of First Week of First Week of

Exemption Fees February May August November

Student Fees:
The entry, subscription and Examination fees are revised annually and can be
obtained from the ZICA website on: www.zica.co.zm/student-fees/

Examinations
There are Four (4) Examination sessions for the CA Zambia annually: March, June,
September and December.

How to register
Learners wanting to register for the CA Zambia PQ should obtain Registration
Forms from ZICA offices in Lusaka and Kitwe or from any accredited CA Zambia
accredited tuition provider. Alternatively, the forms can be downloaded from the
ZICA website, www.zica.co.zm. All prospective students are encouraged to complete
the registration form and attach all relevant documents as stipulated, with the proof
of the relevant payments. All statement of results or qualifications attached must
be certified.

Please note that candidates who pursued and completed other ZICA qualifications are exempted
from submitting certified copies of their ZICA qualifications when applying for exemptions.

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Contact Details

For any clarifications, you may contact the following:

The Director – Education and Training The Regional Office- North

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
Plot Number 2374/a Thabo Mbeki Road 2nd Floor Mukuba Pension House, Room 333
P.O. Box 32005 President Avenue
Lusaka P.O. Box 23593
Phone: +260 211 374551/9 Kitwe
Fax: 0211 374560 Tel: +260 212 222002
Email: education@zica.co.zm
Email: kitwe@zica.co.zm