The Association is a truly national accountancy body with education and training program reflecting the national environment which would meet internationally accepted accountancy standards. It was born out of a burden shared by a number of well meaning Nigerians for a home grown and home spun professional body. It sought a thoroughly Nigerian and community based approach to the definition of accountancy standards and practices

All accountancy graduates with B.Sc. and HND from Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics, are eligible to commence a three-year training programme to qualify with the Association and earn the designation Certified National Accountant (CNA). This is similar to the system adopted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

 

The Association also accepts specific overseas professional qualifications which are recognized under ANAN Act #76 of 1993 Schedule 4.  

 

All students aspiring to become members of the Association must attend the Nigerian College of Accountancy, Jos in preparation for the Association's examination program.

 

Professional Examination 'A' are written in the last week of January and five months of intensive studies.

 

Professiona Examination 'B' are written in the first week of May each year after nine mnths of intenesive studies