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Ican Program in EAIBS.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is Nigeria’s foremost professional accountancy body, established in 1965. ICAN provides a globally recognized platform for aspiring and practicing accountants to achieve professional competence in accountancy, auditing, taxation, and financial management. With a reputation for excellence, ICAN is instrumental in fostering ethical and skilled professionals who contribute to the development of Nigeria’s economy.

Ican Professional Qualification

ICAN’s professional qualification is the most prestigious accounting credential in Nigeria. It consists of three levels of examination, designed to build expertise in accounting, auditing, taxation, and strategic decision-making.

Structure of ICAN Papers:

    Foundation Level (5 papers):
  • Financial Accounting
  • Business Management and Finance
  • Management Information
  • Business Law
  • Quantitative Techniques
    Skills Level (6 papers):
  • Financial Reporting:
  • Performance Management
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Public Sector Accounting and Finance
  • Business, Management, and Strategy
    Professional Level (5 papers):
  • Corporate Reporting:
  • Reporting
  • Advanced Audit and Assurance
  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Advanced Taxation
  • Case Study


ATSWA Qualification

ICAN also offers the Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA), designed for individuals aiming to pursue mid-level accounting roles or prepare for the professional level.

Special ICAN Certifications

    ICAN also offers post-qualification certifications, such as:
  • Forensic Accounting Certification
  • IFRS Training and Certification


Why Choose ICAN?

  • Recognition as the leading professional accounting body in Nigeria.
  • Structured progression from foundational knowledge to strategic skills.
  • Emphasis on ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Pathways to international accounting bodies through reciprocal agreements.
  • Broad opportunities in various industries, including public and private sectors.

For more details kindly complete our inquiry form or email us at info@eaibs.org