In order to register as a student with the Institute, an applicant must hold a qualification not below University degree or its equivalent.

The Council has accepted the following qualifications for the purpose of entry requirements:

(a) The degree of any University or Higher National Diploma of any Polytechnic recognised by the Council.

(b) Any other qualification hereafter to be approved by the Council.

Approved meanwhile are:

(i) The final examination of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators;

(ii) The final examination of the former Corporation of Secretaries;

(iii) The final examination of the Association of International Accountants;

(iv) The final examination of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria;

•  The final examination of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers;

•  The final examination of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria

(vi) The final examination of the Association of Accounting Technicians U.K.;

(vii) The final examination of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN);

(viii) Executive Management Accountancy (Federal Treasury Training School, Stage III)

(ix) The final ATS Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria;