The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has officially concluded its administration of the Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) examinations, marking the end of an era with the December 2025 diet.
The responsibility for the course has now been fully transferred to the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB).
CPA Nancy Amuge Owino, Chairperson of the Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB), announced that 47 candidates sat for the final ATD examinations, presenting 106 scripts. Of these, 48 scripts were passed, representing a 45.3% success rate, up from 41.2% in the May 2025 sitting. Female candidates dominated the passes, accounting for 58.3% of successful scripts.
“The ATD course has now been fully transferred to UVTAB. Students who did not complete the course in this final ICPAU diet are advised to integrate into UVTAB’s examination regime,” CPA Owino said. She noted that all ATD graduates remain eligible for exemptions when they pursue the CPA qualification under ICPAU, starting from Level II.
Top performers in the final ATD diet included Alfred Ogaba in Principles of Cost and Management Accounting, Able Damalie Kuteesa in Business Management, and Pius Omuna in both Financial Accounting and Principles of Auditing. Of the 12 students who completed the ATD course, two-thirds were female, highlighting the growing participation of women in professional accounting pathways.
In addition to the ATD results, ICPAU also released results for the Certified Tax Advisor (CTA) and Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA) courses.
A total of 117 candidates sat for the CTA examinations, presenting 203 scripts, of which 96 (47.3%) passed. Female candidates accounted for 38.5% of passes. Six candidates completed the CTA course in December 2025, bringing the cumulative number of CTA graduates to 112.
Meanwhile, the CPA examinations saw 6,145 candidates sit across four levels, presenting 10,449 scripts. Of these, 3,713 scripts were passed, representing a 35.5% success rate. Female candidates submitted 58.1% of scripts and had a slightly higher pass rate at 36.4% compared to 34.3% for male candidates. Twelve candidates completed the CPA course, bringing the total number of graduates to 5,559.
CPA Owino congratulated all candidates who attempted the December 2025 examinations, emphasising the importance of resilience, preparation, and engagement with ICPAU’s student support activities. She also acknowledged the work of examiners, invigilators, and all service providers who facilitated the smooth conduct of the examinations.
With the handover of ATD to UVTAB, ICPAU now focuses fully on CPA and CTA examinations, while supporting graduates to advance toward professional membership, practical experience training, and contribution to Uganda’s accountancy profession.
