Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)

What Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS) does

Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS) is a private tertiary education institution established by an Act of Parliament in 1989 and headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia. It operates a dual-entity structure: ZCAS Professional delivers globally recognised accountancy and business qualifications through partnerships with ACCA (Platinum Approved Learning Partner), CIMA, ZICA, ABE, CILT, CIPS, and the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), while ZCAS University offers BA, BSc, MBA, MSc, and MA degrees validated by the University of Greenwich, UK. The institution serves approximately 900 students across full-time, part-time, and online study modes, supported by a 122-person staff.

Its technology platform centres on a Moodle-based E-Learning Portal for online classes, an internal Student Information System (sis.zcas.edu.zm) for applications and records, Mimosa Scheduling Software for timetables, and a DSpace-powered digital library. The institution operates as an authorised Pearson VUE and PSI computer-based exam delivery centre for professional body examinations. Additional services include research, consultancy, and corporate training delivered through a dedicated Research, Consultancy & Advocacy division.

ZCAS generates revenue through recurring tuition fees charged per semester across its professional and university programmes, supplemented by corporate training, consultancy, and exam delivery services. Marketing and student acquisition run primarily through the institutional website, the SIS self-serve application portal, and Facebook and LinkedIn channels. There is no public disclosure of revenue, no external shareholders, and no venture or private equity investment; the institution functions as an independent statutory body governed under its founding Act of Parliament.

Name

Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)

Legal name

Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies

Website

https://zcas.ac.zm

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ZCAS is a Zambian tertiary education institution established by Act of Parliament in 1989, delivering ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, and other professional qualifications plus University of Greenwich-validated degrees to approximately 900 students via on-campus and online modes in Lusaka.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Accountancy Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAANAD

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDANAIAD

Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

Keywords

• Accountancy education
• Professional qualifications
• Chartered accountancy
• Business degrees
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: ZCAS generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for professional qualification programs and university degree programs. Fee schedules are published per semester, with the approved fee schedule for Semester I 2026 available on the website.
2. Professional Qualifications: Revenue from professional accounting and business qualifications including ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, ABE, CILT, and CIPS programs offered at various certification and diploma levels.
3. University Degrees: Revenue from University of Greenwich validated degree programs including BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MBA, MSc, and MA programs delivered in partnership with the UK university.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS) is a tertiary education institution that delivers internationally recognised professional accountancy and business qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, ABE, CILT, CIPS, CII) and University of Greenwich-validated university degrees (BA Hons, BSc Hons, MBA Global, MSc Finance & Investment, MA Logistics and Supply Chain Management) through full-time, part-time and online study modes. It additionally provides research, consultancy, corporate training and computer-based exam delivery services to organisations and individuals in Zambia.

Product overview

ZCAS operates as a dual-entity institution offering professional qualifications and university degrees through two main divisions: ZCAS Professional (delivering ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, ABE, CILT, CIPS, and CII professional qualifications) and ZCAS University (partnering with the University of Greenwich to offer BA, BSc, MBA, MSc, and MA degrees). The institution provides a technology platform ecosystem including a Student Information System (SIS) for applications and records, a Moodle-based E-Learning Portal for online learning, a Timetables System powered by Mimosa Scheduling Software, Library Services with DSpace digital repository, and Computer-Based Exams through Pearson VUE and PSI. Additional services include Research, Consultancy & Corporate Training for organisations. The institution serves over 900 students and has been operating since 1989 under an Act of Parliament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACCA Professional Qualification Globally recognised chartered accountancy qualification opened to ZCAS students as an ACCA Approved Learning Partner (Platinum), preparing them for finance and business careers worldwide.
• CIMA Professional Qualification Management accounting qualification delivered in partnership with CIMA, specialising in management accounting for careers in business and finance.
• ZICA CA Zambia Nationally recognised Zambian chartered accountancy qualification equipping graduates for practice within Zambia's financial sector.
• ABE Business Qualifications Globally recognised business qualifications covering accounting, business administration, marketing and human resources at certificate and diploma levels.
• CILT Logistics and Transport Qualifications International qualification in logistics and transport delivered in three progressive levels from Introductory Certificate to Advanced Diploma.
• CIPS Procurement and Supply Internationally recognised qualification in procurement and supply chain management at Levels 2 through 6, essential for modern business operations.
• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Qualifications Professional insurance qualifications building technical expertise and careers across the insurance sector.
• ZICA Diploma in Accountancy Downstream and intermediate-level accounting qualification preparing graduates to produce statutory returns and reports for private and public sector organisations.
• ZICA Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation Advanced taxation qualification for professionals seeking deeper expertise in tax practice and compliance.
• BA (Hons) Business Studies Final-year top-up BA (Hons) Business Studies degree validated by the University of Greenwich, UK, building practical skills for business development, project management and finance.
• BA (Hons) Business Studies (Finance) Combines business and finance study — banking, business analysis and financial systems — for careers spanning both disciplines, validated by the University of Greenwich, UK.
• BA (Hons) Business Studies (Marketing) Blends broad business skills with a strategic marketing grounding for specialist marketing careers, validated by the University of Greenwich, UK.
• BA (Hons) Business Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Builds in-demand procurement and purchasing skills for careers across retail, manufacturing, service and fashion supply chains, validated by the University of Greenwich, UK.
• BSc (Hons) Computing Covers core computing theory and practice with options to specialise in network or information systems, validated by the University of Greenwich, UK.
• MBA Global Globally focused MBA validated by the University of Greenwich, UK, for those pursuing senior leadership roles.
• MSc Finance & Investment Master's degree covering financial markets, analysis, valuation and investment management for graduates pursuing senior financial careers, validated by the University of Greenwich, UK.
• MA Logistics and Supply Chain Management Explores supply chain networks in global and domestic contexts covering procurement, production, distribution and customer service, validated by the University of Greenwich, UK.
• Research, Consultancy and Corporate Training Services Advisory services, applied research and tailored corporate training programmes delivered to organisations seeking workforce development, professional certification support and consultancy engagements.
• Computer-Based Examination Services Examination delivery service operated through Pearson VUE and PSI for professional qualifications, with ZCAS acting as an authorised test centre.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZCAS is an ACCA Approved Learning Partner — Platinum status, the highest level of partnership, delivering the globally recognised chartered accountancy qualification. The partnership enables ZCAS students to pursue ACCA certification.
• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZCAS delivers CIMA programmes as a partnered institution, offering specialisation in management accounting through the world's largest professional body for management accountants.
• ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZCAS delivers ZICA professional qualifications including the ZICA CA Zambia chartered accountancy programme and ZICA Diploma in Accountancy, the nationally recognised accountancy qualifications.
• University of Greenwich, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZCAS offers University of Greenwich validated degree programmes including BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MBA Global, MSc Finance and Investment, and MA Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• ABE (Association of Business Executives)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZCAS delivers ABE globally recognised business qualifications covering accounting, business administration, marketing, and human resources at various certificate and diploma levels.
• CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZCAS delivers CILT international qualifications in logistics and transport, offered in three progressive levels from Introductory Certificate to Advanced Diploma.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZCAS delivers CIPS internationally recognised qualification in procurement and supply chain management at Level 2 through Level 6.
• Pearson VUEsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPearson VUE is listed as an accreditation/approval partner, likely providing computer-based examination services for professional qualifications.
• PSIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPSI is listed as an accreditation/approval partner, likely providing computer-based testing services for professional examinations.
• ZCAS UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZCAS University is a related institution under the ZCAS umbrella, offering academic programmes as a complementary offering to the professional programmes at ZCAS.
• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZCAS delivers CII professional insurance qualifications for those building technical expertise and careers across the insurance sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• London School of Business and Finance (LSBF): LSBF is a private business and accountancy school offering ACCA, CIMA, and other professional qualifications with global campuses including Africa. ZCAS and LSBF share a professional-accountancy curriculum portfolio and target aspiring accounting/business students.
• University of South Africa (UNISA): UNISA is Africa's largest open distance learning university with extensive accountancy and business offerings. ZCAS compares on multi-modal (full-time/part-time/online) delivery and broad professional credential stack.
• Strathmore University: Strathmore is a leading Kenyan private university offering professional accountancy and business programmes (including ACCA, CIMA) and validated degrees. It is structurally similar to ZCAS in offering UK/internationally validated programmes plus professional qualifications.
• Makerere University Business School (MUBS): MUBS is a leading East African tertiary institution offering business and accountancy programmes including ACCA pathways. It is directly comparable to ZCAS as a regional specialist business/accountancy school in East Africa.

Regional players

• University of Zambia (UNZA): UNZA is Zambia's largest public university and offers accountancy and business degrees. It competes with ZCAS for Zambian students seeking formal accountancy credentials, though UNZA is public and broader in scope.
• Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA): GIMPA is a leading West African institution delivering professional accountancy, management, and public administration programmes. Comparable to ZCAS as a regional specialist in professional credentials and corporate training.
• Copperbelt University: Copperbelt University is a major Zambian public university offering accountancy, business, and procurement programmes. It is a domestic competitor within Zambia for the same student segment ZCAS targets.

Others

• Association of Business Executives (ABE): ABE is a UK-based awarding body offering business qualifications that ZCAS delivers. It is comparable as an ecosystem participant: ABE provides curricula/credentials, while ZCAS delivers them—an enabling/partner relationship within the same value chain.

Emerging players

• Nexford University: Nexford is an online-first business university offering accredited MBAs and business degrees to working professionals globally, including African markets. It competes with ZCAS on accessible online business credentials.
• African Leadership University (ALU): ALU is a pan-African higher education institution offering business, leadership, and STEM programmes with campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda. ALU and ZCAS both target African professionals seeking globally competitive qualifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/officialzcas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zcas-professional

Compliance6 records

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