The qualification that opens
every door in Ethiopian finance.
Study notes, worked examples and exam guides for the CPA and ATQ qualifications — written for Ethiopian finance professionals, wherever you are in the world.
Why ETICPA is the qualification Ethiopian professionals must hold
ETICPA — the Ethiopian Institute of Certified Public Accountants — is Ethiopia's national professional accountancy body. Its qualifications are the benchmark for finance professionals working in or with Ethiopia.
Whether you are building a career inside Ethiopia, managing finances for a diaspora business, or advising clients with Ethiopian operations — the CPA and ATQ qualifications give you the credibility, legal standing and technical expertise that employers and regulators demand.
Nationally
Recognised by all Ethiopian regulators
2 Routes
ATQ Foundation → Advanced → CPA Professional
Global
Valued by diaspora employers worldwide
Who this is for
- Finance professionals employed in Ethiopian companies or government bodies
- Diaspora accountants advising businesses with Ethiopian operations
- Graduates seeking a nationally recognised professional qualification
- Bookkeepers and accounting technicians building towards CPA status
- Business owners who want to understand Ethiopian financial reporting standards
Two levels. Real-world ready.
The ATQ is ETICPA's employer-oriented qualification — designed to close Ethiopia's middle-level finance skills gap and produce work-ready accounting professionals for both public and private sectors.
Level 1
Foundation Technician
The entry point into Ethiopian professional accountancy. Builds the core financial and legal knowledge needed to work in any accounting environment.
Modules
Introduction to Accounting
Principles of double-entry bookkeeping, the accounting equation and preparation of basic financial statements.
Cost Accounting
Cost classification, costing methods, and how cost information supports business decision-making.
Business Skills
Professional communication, workplace competencies and the skills required in a modern finance function.
Ethiopian Business Law
Ethiopian commercial law, contract law, business organisations and the legal framework governing financial practice.
Level 2
Advanced Technician
Develops deeper technical competence across financial reporting, taxation and assurance — preparing candidates for senior technician roles.
Modules
Financial Accounting
Preparation of financial statements under Ethiopian GAAP, accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
Management Accounting
Budgeting, variance analysis, performance measurement and management reporting for organisations.
Assurance, Controls & Ethics
Internal controls, audit procedures, professional ethics and the assurance framework.
Ethiopian Taxation
ERCA requirements, income tax, VAT, customs duty and tax compliance for individuals and businesses.
Ethiopian Public Sector Accounting
Government accounting standards, public financial management and reporting for public sector entities.
The professional summit
The pinnacle of Ethiopian professional accountancy. The CPA qualification covers approximately 13 papers including globally aligned standards and Ethiopian-specific requirements. ETICPA is currently finalising the full syllabus.
01
Eligibility & Registration
Meet entry requirements and register with ETICPA.
02
Examinations
Complete structured assessments across all required papers.
03
Practical Experience
Supervised training in a recognised accounting environment.
04
Certification
Obtain the CPA designation awarded by ETICPA.
05
Continuing Development
Maintain competence through annual CPD requirements.
ETICPA is finalising the full CPA syllabus. We will publish complete study notes as soon as the official papers are confirmed.
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All 9 ETICPA ATQ modules — select your subject to access study notes, worked examples and exam guides.
Introduction to Accounting
Principles of double-entry bookkeeping, the accounting equation and preparation of basic financial statements.
Browse notesCost Accounting
Cost classification, costing methods and how cost information supports business decision-making.
Browse notesBusiness Skills
Professional communication, workplace competencies and the skills required in a modern finance function.
Browse notesEthiopian Business Law
Ethiopian commercial law, contract law, business organisations and the legal framework governing financial practice.
Browse notesFinancial Accounting
Preparation of financial statements under Ethiopian GAAP, accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
Browse notesManagement Accounting
Budgeting, variance analysis, performance measurement and management reporting for organisations.
Browse notesAssurance, Controls & Ethics
Internal controls, audit procedures, professional ethics and the assurance framework for Ethiopian entities.
Browse notesEthiopian Taxation
ERCA requirements, income tax, VAT, customs duty and tax compliance for individuals and businesses in Ethiopia.
Browse notesEthiopian Public Sector Accounting
Government accounting standards, public financial management and reporting for public sector entities.
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