ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Accountants (Examinations) Rules
42. Accreditation Standards
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
42. Accreditation Standards
(1)An institution intending to offer training in subjects examinable by the Examinations Board in Kenya, shall apply to the Examinations Board in the form set out in the Fourth Schedule.(2)An application under this Part shall be accompanied by a statement setting out the following particulars —(a)the name, physical, postal and electronic addresses of the institution;(b)the governance and management structures of the institution;(c)membership of the institution;(d)aims and objectives for which the institution has been established and the programmes of instruction and courses of study that are to be offered;(e)the number, qualifications and competence of the manager and trainers;(f)layout designs and specifications of available infrastructure and equipment;(g)a statement on the suitability, ownership or lease arrangement for premises as evidence of the structural soundness of buildings and capacity in accordance with the Public Health Act (Cap. 242)(h)a statement of financial ability and fees to be charged; and(i)such other information as may be required by the [Examnination Board.(3)The Examinations Board shall, within such period as it may determine, after the receipt of an application under sub rule (2)—(a)examine the documents submitted; and(b)inspect and assess the facilities available for use in respect of the institution.(4)The Examinations Board shall make a detailed accreditation report and return it to the applicant.(5)Where the Examinations Board is satisfied that the institution meets the conditions for accreditation, the Examinations Board shall enter the particulars of the institution in its register and issue the institution with a certificate to offer training in the form determined by the Examinations Board.(6)Where the Examinations Board is of the opinion that the application does not meet the conditions for the accreditation, it may —(a)reject the application; or(b)advise the applicant to make the necessary adjustments or modifications to meet the threshold set by the Examinations Board.(7)Where the Examinations Board issues an advisory sub rule (6)(b), the applicant may submit a revised application within a period of six months.(8)Upon receipt of a revised application under sub rule (7), the Examinations Board shall make a decision and if satisfied, accredit the institution in accordance with these Rules.(9)The Examinations Board shall maintain a register indicating the particulars of institutions accredited under the Act and these Rules.(10)The register under sub rule (9) shall be open for inspection by members of the public during office hours free of charge or be available on the Examinations Board’s website.(11)The Board shall grant two types of accreditation based on the extent of compliance by an institution with the set standards —(a)interim accreditation for a period of eighteen months; or(b)full accreditation for a period of five years.(12)Where an accredited institution does not meet the set standards during subsequent assessment, the Examinations Board may consider the following further action —(a)withdrawal of accreditation for a period to be specified by the Examinations Board;(b)require the institution to provide a comprehensive compliance plan; or(c)withdraw the accreditation certificate, where the institution fails to implement the comprehensive compliance plan submitted under paragraph (b) within the timelines set out therein.(13)The Examinations Board shall charge the fees set out in the Fifth Schedule for the assessment of accreditation.(14)Pursuant to rule (2)(e), a trainer shall hold —(a)relevant qualifications related to the subject and level or part of the examination in which he or she provides training;(b)a qualification that is one level above the qualification for which he or she provides training as prescribed by the relevant authority on qualifications;(15)A trainer for professional level examinations shall be required to have a professional qualification and an undergraduate degree.(16)A trainer for specialised courses which the Examinations Board does not offer professional qualifications shall be required to hold a relevant undergraduate degree in the area of specialization.(17)Trainers—(a)shall be registered with the relevant professional bodies governing their field of specialisation and be in good standing; or(b)shall be required to undertake relevant courses as may be determined by the Examinations Board from time to time, where a relevant professional body is not in place; and(c)shall undertake a course on pedagogy and andragogy every year as determined by the Examinations Board in consultation with the relevant professional or academic institutions;(d)shall undergo refresher courses on emerging issues at least once a year or as determined by the Examinations Board in consultation with the relevant professional or academic institutions.