Client Background

A Kigali-based education initiative founded by Rwandan ACCA-certified accountants, addressing the shortage of qualified finance professionals in East Africa. Finnacco partners with global bodies like ACCA and CPA to democratize access to premium accounting education, targeting students in rural areas and working professionals upskilling remotely.

The Challenge

70% of Rwandan accounting students failed international exams due to outdated study materials. Limited access to tutors outside Kigali and expensive data costs for online resources forced 58% of learners to abandon preparation. ACCA exam registration required manual bank visits, causing delays and errors.

Our Approach

We built a hybrid learning platform combining offline-first course delivery with live tutor matching, integrating Rwanda’s mobile money ecosystem for seamless exam logistics.

Key Features

• Smart Syllabus: AI-curated study plans adapt to daily progress, prioritizing weak areas like IFRS 16 or audit ethics.
• Exam Simulator: Timed mock tests with instant grading, replicating ACCA’s CBE (Computer-Based Exam) environment.
• Tutor Connect: Book 1:1 sessions via USSD codes; auto-schedules Zoom calls with Kinyarwanda/English bilingual experts.
• TaxBot: WhatsApp-based chatbot explains complex topics (e.g., VAT calculations) via interactive scenarios.
• Mobile Proctoring: Students record practice exams on basic smartphones; AI flags time management issues.

Technical Breakthroughs

• Offline Sync: Download full ACCA F5-F9 syllabi via 15MB compressed “knowledge packs” updated weekly via SMS.
• MTN Integration: Pay exam fees directly via Mobile Money with auto-generated ACCA registration codes.
• Voice Notes: Convert dense textbook paragraphs into 2-minute Kinyarwanda audio summaries for bus commutes.
• Plagiarism Firewall: Detected 120+ copied SBR (Strategic Business Reporting) submissions using blockchain timestamping.

Impact

• 44% pass rate improvement vs. national average for ACCA Applied Skills exams.
• 92% of rural users completed courses offline, studying 35 mins/day avg.
• Reduced exam registration time from 14 days to 8 hours.
• Partnered with 23 Rwandan accounting firms for internship placements.

Client Testimonial

“Finnacco turned our living room into a lecture hall. My sister and I passed F6 Taxation together while farming—this app understands Africa’s hustle.”
— Diane U., Finnacco User & ACCA Candidate

Client Note

Launching AI-powered “Career Pathfinder” in 2025, matching students with roles in Kigali’s growing fintech sector.

Technologies Used

ReactJS, Moodle Offline, Python Django, Twilio API, Xero Practice Manager, TensorFlow JS for Low-Bandwidth ML