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Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

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You are entitled to be enrolled as a registered Accountant if you pass the qualifying examination for membership conducted by the Council of the Institute and completes any prescribed training.

The Scheme comprises of four (4) Levels – Foundation, Intermediate, Professional Examination 1 and 2. These are all designed to test the knowledge, skills and understanding you will need to work as a chartered accountant.

Members of the Institute are entitled to use one of the following designatory letters after his name:

In the case of a Fellow, the letter ‘FCA’ (representing the words ‘Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants’.
In the case of the Associate, the letter ‘ACA’ (representing the words ‘Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants’).
In the case of Registered Members, the letters ‘RA’ (representing the words ‘Registered Accountant’).

Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)

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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.

Professional Examination ‘B’ are written in the first week of May each year after nine months of intensive studies.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA.)(UK)

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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is one of the world’s leading accountancy organisations. Its members are internationally recognised in public practice, industry, commerce and the public sector. ACCA membership also allows you to obtain status as a Registered Auditor.

There are 2 exam sittings each year:
-June
-December

All students who wish to sit for the ACCA examinations must: Register as a student with ACCA , Register to sit specific exams with ACCA (you will be sent an exam entry form once you have registered with ACCA).

Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN)

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This an institution that aims to provide and maintain a central organisation for the promotion of efficiency, progress and general development of persons employed in Insurance business, with a view to rendering the conduct of such business more effective.

To qualify to enter the examinations, candidates must have passed the West African School Certificate or GCE Ordinary level examinations with credits in four subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings.

Holders of higher national Diploma, other professional qualifications, and university degrees from institutions recognized by the institute may be granted exemptions from some subjects as approved by the Governing Council.

Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)

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The Institute’s Membership is open to: 1. Persons employed in Banks and 2. Other financial institutions or engaged in a non-banking and/or a non-finance related organizations 3. Self-employed or unemployed person provided they are holders of a University First Degree in any discipline, or an Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate or a Council recognized Professional Qualification of which final examinations must have been passed).

Objective of the Exam

One of the basic objectives of the Institute is promoting Banking Education in Nigeria through conducting banking examinations. The objective of promoting banking education is to amongst others:

Keeping abreast of latest developments in the banking industry;
Promote and ensure highest level of adherence to sound and generally accepted banking practices; and
Uphold the integrity of the banking profession in order to instill public confidence in the banking system.

Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) (Nigeria)

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The Institute is the professional body statutorily responsible for regulating the practice of stockbroking in Nigeria. Interested candidates stand the chance of becoming professional stockbrokers. To become a registered student of the Institute, you must meet the minimum qualification for registration.

You can study for ACS qualification if you have a minimum of first university degree or an HND in any subject. If you have a professional business qualification approved by the CIS Council for student registration, you will be able to study for ACS qualification and you may also qualify for exemption from some or all subjects in Level 1 of the current examination. You do not need to have studied finance or related subject at degree level.

The new ACS examination comprises two levels, Level 1 and Level 2 of twelve subjects each.

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) (Nigeria)

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The Institute is a corporate body charged with the general duties of: Determining what standard of knowledge and skill are to be attained by persons seeking to become registered as personnel management practitioners and raising these standards from time to time as circumstances may permit; Securing in accordance with the provisions of the decree, the establishment and
maintenance of a register of members and publication from time to time of the list of those person; Regulating and controlling the profession in all its aspects and ramifications; Performing through the Council under the Decree the functions conferred on it by the Decree.

The Institute’s enabling charter provides for three broad categories of membership. These are: individual, Corporate and honourary membership.

Professional grade member use the following letters to show their status.
Fellow FCIPM
Full Member MCIPM
Associate ACIPM

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (UK)

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If you wish to develop a successful and diverse career in financial and business management, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification is ideal.

Recognised and respected throughout the world, the CIMA qualification offers you the opportunity to develop not only accountancy skills, but also key decision making, management, strategic and analytical skills.

These skills will be your passport to professional success in a variety of business fields including commerce, financial services, consultancy, government, the public sector and manufacturing.

There are a number of entry routes which take into account previous school leaver and graduate qualifications and allow you to study for the CIMA qualification, provided you are 18 or over. You will need to have reached a good standard in mathematics and English before commencing your studies.

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) (UK)

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As the qualifying body for company secretaries and senior administrators, ICSA offers professional qualification covering business, company law, corporate governance, management, finance/accounting, administration and company secretarial practice. No other professional body in the business area offers the breadth of knowledge which the ICSA Qualifying Scheme provides.

The Scheme comprises of two Levels. These are all designed to test the knowledge, skills and understanding you will need to work in your profession.