CPFM Course: Certified Professional Financial Manager (CPFM) is one of the post professional courses administered by the KASNEB (Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board). Notably, this course is placed at Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF)

Level 8. The CPFM examination is administered in two modules (Module One and Module Two), with an integrated case study at the end of the course. Specifically, this course is designed to take one (1) year.

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Who Should Pursue CPFM?

The course is designed for individuals seeking skills and knowledge in financial management, planning, control, and decision-making in organizations. These individuals include:

  • Accountants looking to specialize in financial management
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs
  • Finance officers, managers, and executives
  • Professionals in different fields including; banking, investment, and corporate finance

 

Objectives of CPFM Course

The CPFM course aims to impart skills and knowledge which will enable students to:

  • Apply the fundamentals of political philosophy to analyze social and public policy.
  • Apply the tenets of ethical governance and leadership in the public sector.
  • Prepare budgets and manage the inflow and outflow of cash in public sector entities.
  • Prepare financial reports in conformity with the requirements of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs).
  • Undertake financial management in the public sector.
  • Undertake public sector audit and assurance assignments.
  • Undertake strategic management in public sector entities.
  • Undertake the procurement and disposal of assets in the public sector.

 

Structure of the CPFM Program

The CPFM course comprises two (2) modules as follows:

Module One

PFM 11: Political Philosophy, Social and Public Policy

PFM 12: Strategic Management in the Public Sector

PFM 13: Budgeting, Revenue and Cash Management

PFM 14: Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets

PFM 15: Public Sector Accounting and Reporting – I

Module Two

PFM 21: Public Sector Accounting and Reporting – II

PFM 22: Public Sector Audit and Assurance

PFM 23: Public Sector Financial Management

PFM 24: Governance, Leadership and Ethics

PFM 25: Integrated Case Study

 

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the CPFM course are as follows:

  1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
  2. KASNEB professional qualification.
  3. Any other qualification recognized as equivalent to the above

 

Examination and Registration

  1. Exams are administered twice a year
  2. Registration is done through the KASNEB portal

 

Career Opportunities

With a CPFM certification, you can work in:

  • Corporate Finance (Financial Manager, Finance Officer, CFO)
  • Investment Banking (Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager)
  • Public Sector Finance (Government Finance Manager)
  • Consultancy & Advisory Services

 

RCM Online College CPFM Classes

RCM Online College has recently in introduced CPFM classes at pocket friendly rates. This is a must-do post-professional course for anyone with a KASNEB qualification, degree, or equivalent in accounting or finance. Students who enroll for CPFM at RCM Online College will enjoy a number of benefits including:

Here is a sample of RCM online class lectures

Enroll for CPFM classes at RCM Online College for the January 2025 intake and advance your career in financial management with expert training.

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