For Immediate Release | Kigali, 17 December 2025 The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) is proud to announce the official launch of the revamped Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Qualification, marking a major milestone in the transformation of professional accountancy education in Rwanda.

This new CPA qualification is more than a syllabus update — it is a strategic re-design of how accountants are trained, assessed, and prepared for leadership in a fast-changing global economy. It reflects ICPAR’s commitment to developing competent, ethical, digitally-enabled, and work-ready professionals who can drive value in both the public and private sectors.

Why a New CPA?

The accounting profession is evolving rapidly. Employers now demand professionals who can do more than apply technical rules — they need accountants who can think critically, use data and technology, exercise sound judgment, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

The new ICPAR CPA qualification has been developed to: