Our Qualifications

Professional pathways that develop competent, ethical, and globally aligned accountants for Ethiopia’s future.

Developing high-calibre accounting professionals

ETiCPA qualifications are designed to raise standards, strengthen financial reporting, and produce skilled accountants capable of supporting Ethiopia’s growth.

Our qualification framework supports students, practitioners, regulators, employers, and the wider financial ecosystem.

The curriculum is under development.

CPA

A professional accounting credential that certifies an individual’s competence in accounting, auditing, taxation, and ethical standards.

Professional Pathway

How qualification works

01. Eligibility & Registration

Students meet entry requirements and register with ETiCPA.

02. Examinations

Candidates complete structured assessments that test knowledge and competence.

03. Practical Experience

Supervised training ensures readiness for real-world professional roles.

04. Certification

Successful candidates obtain professional designation awarded by ETiCPA.

05. Continuous Development

Members maintain competence through CPD requirements.

ATQ

An employer-oriented qualification designed to address Ethiopia’s critical middle-level financial skills gap and to build a pipeline of ethical, work-ready finance professionals for both the public and private sectors.

The Levels and Modules:

Level 1

Foundation Technician

Introduction to Accounting

Cost Accounting

Business Skills

Ethiopian Business Law

Level 2

Advanced Technician

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Assurance, Controls and Ethics

Ethiopian Taxation

Ethiopian Public Sector Accounting

How CPD Works

The process is as follows.

1. Enroll in approved CPD activities

2. Participate and complete the learning program

3. Upload attendance or certificates

4. CPD hours reflected in your member profile