I. Training Budget
- 2025 carryover: $5,000
- New budget allocation: $20,000
II. Training Plan
1. Training Objectives
- Equip participants with essential practical accounting skills.
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of Kenyan tax laws and regulations.
- Enhance participants’ ability to prepare and file taxes efficiently.
- Build confidence in using accounting software for small businesses.
2. Training Modules
- Module 1: Fundamentals of Accounting
- Introduction to financial statements.
- Basic bookkeeping principles.
- Module 2: Practical Applications
- Recording transactions and reconciling accounts.
- Preparing balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
- Module 3: Kenyan Tax Compliance
- Understanding PAYE, VAT, and other tax obligations.
- Filing taxes using iTax.
- Module 4: Accounting Software Training
- Introduction to tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage.
- Setting up and managing financial records digitally.
3. Marketing Plan
- Digital Campaigns:
- Advertisements on Google and social media platforms.
- Regular email newsletters to potential participants.
- Community Support/Partnerships:
- Collaborate with local businesses for discounts and sponsorships.
- Offer group discounts to organizations and educational institutions.
- Wide-Scale Awareness:
- Billboards in high-traffic areas.
- Flyers distributed in key business hubs.
- Local Engagement:
- Workshops at universities and local organizations.
- Quarterly webinars to promote training benefits.
4. Training Materials
- Comprehensive eBooks and physical manuals.
- Access to video tutorials and online resources.
- Practice cases for hands-on learning.
5. Training Schedule & Delivery
- Duration: 6 weeks.
- Mode of delivery: Hybrid (In-person and online).
- Weekly assessments to track progress.
6. Target Audience
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Accounting students and recent graduates.
- Professionals looking to enhance their tax compliance knowledge.
