Accountancy Programmes

ZICA ACCOUNTANCY PROGRAMME STUDENT MATTERS

Student Matters

The ZICA Programme student matters Student matters are handled by the Education department. This is headed by the Education Secretary who is assisted in his duties by the Examinations Officer and a Student Liaison Officer in Lusaka and Kitwe offices.

About The ZICA Accountancy Programme

The ZICA Accountancy Programme is a result of unprecedented co-operation among various stakeholders that included Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ), Technical Education Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA), Copperbelt University (CBU), ministry of Finance and National Planning, (MFNP) and training providers such as the Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS), Zambia Institute of Management (ZAMIM), NIEC School of Management, National Institute for Public Administration (NIPA), Evelyn Hone College (EHC), Zambia Insurance Business College (ZIBC), and the University of Zambia (UNZA).

The ZICA Accountancy Programme evolved from the need to offer a full accountancy professional qualification of international standing which would be well administered and well supported with texts and other materials.

Entry Requirements

A full School Certificate or its equivalent with at least five(s) credits or better including English and Mathematics.

GCE holders can also register through the Mature Age Entry Route (MAER). These will be required to initially sit and pass Financial Accounting and Mathematics & Statistics only before attempting the remaining subjects at the ZICA Technician Level.

Registration forms are available for down loading but they can also be obtained at the Secretariat or from colleges offering the course. They are also available at the ZICA Kitwe Office.

Method of Study

The method of study for the programme may either be on Full time, Part time, or Self Study basis.

Important dates

Registration for:-
June session 31st March December session 31st August
Examination entries for:-
June session 30th April December session 30th September

Fees for:-

LEVEL	INITIAL REG(K)	EXAMfees per Subject(K)	EXEMPTIONfees per subject(K)	REG FORMfees(K)	REPRINT OF RESULTS fees (K)
TECHNICIAN	170 000	120 000	120 000	5 000	20 000
LICENTIATE	180 000	180 000	180 000	5 000	20 000
PROFESSIONAL	190 000	350 000	350 000	5 000	20 000

 

 

 

 

 

These fees maybe reviewed annually.

Exemptions

Exemptions are given for qualifications of good standing such as CABS. Qualifications such as ATD, CIA, AAT e.t.c will only be granted exemption upon assessment in subjects with grades of 50% and above. Note that no exemptions are given at the final stage of the ZICA Programme.
Structure of ZICA Accountancy Programme
SubjectCode Subject name/Level

Technician Level

T1 Financial Accounting
T2 Cost Accounting
T3 Business Mathematics & Statistics
T4 Economics
T5 Taxation
T6 Management
T7 Information Technology & Communication

Licentiate

L1 Financial Reporting
L2 Management Accounting
L3 Advanced Taxation
L4 Auditing
L5 Decision Making Techniques
L6 Corporate Financial Management
L7 Business and Company Law
L8 Management Information Systems

Professional

P1 Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
P2 Advanced Management Accounting
P3 Strategic Financial Management
P4 Advanced Audit & Assurance Services
P5 Strategic Management
P6 Thesis/Dissertation

Career Progression

The ZICA Accountancy Qualification provides prospects for graduates to work in any organisation including the public sector. The graduates’ scope and depth of knowledge, skill and attitude is comparable to any quality world class accountancy qualification.

The ZICA Accountancy Programme qualification provides an opportunity for students to seek exemptions in other qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA. A full ZICA qualification is also a stepping stone for higher qualifications such as an MBA Degree at Copperbelt University.

ZICA Membership

Upon completion of the Technician Level one can apply for ZICA Technician membership. On the other hand upon completion of the Licentiate level one can apply for ZICA Licentiate membership. Finally upon completion of Professional Stage and with adequate experience one can apply for Associate membership.

Mode of Payment
Payments for initial registration, exemptions, examinations, subscriptions and for any other services, may be made through:-

- Bank transfers - ZANACO Centre Branch Lusaka; A/c - # 0520210019279
- Company cheques
- Direct cash payments

Examination Rules and Regulations

- No candidate shall be allowed to sit for more than four (4) subjects at any one sitting.
- A candidate with more than two (2) arrears at any level, shall NOT be allowed to attempt any subjects at the next stage.
- A candidate shall not be allowed to attempt a subject at a high level if s/he has not passed the foundation subject at a lower level.
- A candidate registered through the Mature Age Entry Route (MAER) will only be allowed to attempt two subjects only i.e. Financial Accounting and Mathematics and Statistics at any one sitting at the ZICA Technician Level.
- Credit shall be given for any subject passed with a grade of 50% and above.

ZICA Examination Centres

ZICA has twenty (20) approved examination centres spread evenly across the country. Examinations are conducted at the same time in all these centres. Plans are underway to create formal linkages with other accountancy bodies in the region through the establishment of strategic partnerships. It is envisaged that additional examination centres will be opened up in other countries as soon as the partnerships are formalised.
Below are details of the current centres.

CENTRE CODE	CENTRE NAME	ABBREVIATION	LOCATION
001	ZAMIM Trust - Chilanga Campus	Zamim	Lusaka
002	Niec School of Business Management	Niec	Ndola
003	National Institute for Public Administration	N.I.P.A	Lusaka
004	Mongu Trades Training Institute	M.T.T.I	Mongu
005	Zambia Institute for Business Studies and Industrial Practice	ZIBSIP	Kitwe
006	Luanshya Vocational and Training Centre	T.V.T.C	Luanshya
007	ZAMIM Trust – Chingola Campus	Zamim-Chingla	Chingola
008	Chipata Adult Centre		Chipata
009	Evelyn Hone College	E.H.C	Lusaka
010	Solwezi Trades Training Institute	S.T.T.I	Solwezi
011	Mulungushi University	M.U	Kabwe
012	Co-operative College	Cooperative	Lusaka
013	Mansa Trades Training Institute	M.T.T.I	Mansa
015	Livingstone Institute for Business and Engineering Studies	L. I. B. E. S	Livingstone
016	ZAMTEL Staff Training College	ZAMTEL	Ndola
017	Nkumbi International College	Nkumbi	Kapiri
018	Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies	Z. C. A. S	Lusaka
019	Lusaka Business and Technical College.	L. B. T. C	Lusaka
020	Choma Trades Training Institute	C.T.T.I	Choma

ZICA Accountancy Programme Enquiries

You can now make enquiries concerning your ZICA Accountancy Programme on student matters using the following e-mail address:- zstudent@coppernet.zm This address will facilitate a response in the quickest time possible.

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