Nairobi, May 13 -- The accountancy profession in Kenya has come a long way since the early days when the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification was the primary and often the only pathway into the field.

Today, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) boasts more than 40,000 members and an additional 50,000 potential members, many of whom hold undergraduate degrees, master's qualifications and even PhDs.

The modern Kenyan accountant is no longer defined solely by the CPA certificate but by a blend of academic grounding and professional training.

Yet despite this evolution, the entry requirements for the CPA qualification remain anchored in an era when global mobility was not a priority and when professiona...