What To Do While Waiting for KASNEB Exam Results

While waiting for Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) exam results, you can use the time productively and strategically. Here are practical and relevant things you can do, especially if you are pursuing Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Secretaries (CS), Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA), Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) and Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS) or related courses.

• Start Preparing for the Next Level

It is important to ensure readiness for the next level while waiting for KASNEB results. Although there is a probability of failing a paper or, two, students who were well prepared for exams will pass, thus their no need to wait. In doing so, students should:

• Begin pre-reading the next section/unit in case you pass.
• Download the KASNEB syllabus and study texts and familiarize yourself with new topics.
• Create a light study timetable to stay in the study rhythm.
• Enroll for the next level- in most instances results will be released when the semester has started. To avoid wasting valuable study time enroll for next level before exam are released.

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• Strengthen Practical Skills

KASNEB values practical competence. Use the time before exams are released to:

• Improve Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF functions).
• Practice QuickBooks, Sage, or Pastel Accounting.
• Learn iTax (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax returns) basics.
• Practice bookkeeping using real business documents

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• Attend Short Courses and Webinars

To ensure competency in the modern-day workplace it is critical to build your skill set. In doing so, students should:

• Enroll in short courses on:
  • Advanced Excel for Accounting
  • Tax compliance and filing
  • Audit working papers
  • Financial reporting (IFRS basics)

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• Attend ICPAK, KASNEB, or professional webinars to stay updated.

• Save and Plan Financially

Often times lack of finances and poor financial planning leads to stress and even drop out. Therefore, KASNEB students should:

• Set aside funds for registration, renewal, or exam re-sits if needed.
• Budget for study materials and tuition for the next level. It also important to secure funding for fees for online or physical classes for the next semester to take advantage of early bird offers and avoid unnecessary delays.

Update Your CV and LinkedIn Profile

KASNEB students should ensure preparedness for the job market by updating their CV and LinkedIn profile. In doing so, they should:

• Update your CV to show “Awaiting KASNEB results”
• Highlight software skills and practical exposure.
• Optimize your LinkedIn profile and start connecting with professionals in finance, accounting and audit.

Gain Work or Attachment Experience

It is critical for KASNEB students to gain work and attachment experience. In doing so, students should:

• Look for internships, attachments, or volunteer roles in accounting, audit, or finance offices.
• Offer bookkeeping services to SMEs, churches, SACCOs, or small traders.
• This experience strengthens your CV even before results are released.

  Apply for Jobs Strategically

It is also important for KASNEB students to start looking for job opportunities strategically. Often times most positions require work experience thus it is important to apply for jobs. As thus, students should:

• Apply for entry-level accounting roles such as trainee auditor, accounts assistant, or finance intern positions.
• Many employers are open to candidates awaiting results, especially if you show competence.

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