Foreign Accountancy Qualifications FAQ Holders Master Class

Your 5-step Guide to ICPAU Membership

1. Register as a student
2. Receive study materials
3. Attend the Masterclass
4. Write corresponding examinations
5. Qualify to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Background

In September 2011, the East African Community Institutes of Accountants (EACIAs) signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).

With the signing of the MRA, the Council of ICPAU exercised their mandate (Sec 5 (3) ) determined that all Professional Accountancy Qualifications obtained outside EAC will be referred to as FAQs and would be required to sit some examinations for them to enrol as members of the institute.

There are holders of FAQ in Uganda who missed the opportunity to apply for ICPAU membership in the moratorium window of 2011- 2013. Council is cognizant of those FAQ holders who are unable to go through the normal examinations system to become members.

ICPAU put a masterclass for FAQ holders to simplify the route to become members.

Council has organised yet another masterclass in 2025 as the last masterclass for those who failed to attend the 2024 edition.

Opportunities for CPAs

• Achieve an enhanced professional profile with the CPA professional designation
• Become eligible for leadership opportunities on the ICPAU Council, Committees of the Council and global advisory and technical boards
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda annual general meetings.
• Qualify for accountancy practice
• Enhance your credibility for c-suite positions
• Get first-hand access to updates in accounting standards
• Explore abundant opportunities for networking and career advancement