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Overview
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is a professional accounting body established in 1965 with the primary aim of regulating the practice of accountancy and certifying accountants in the country.
To start your journey towards becoming a chartered accountant, you need to pass either of ICAN Professional Examinations or ATSWA Examinations.
- The ICAN Professional Examinations consist of 3 stages, with each stages offering 5 Subjects before moving to the next stage. They are:
- Foundation Level
- Skill Level
- Professional Level
- The Accounting Technicians Scheme for West Africa (ATSWA) examinations, offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), This also consists of three stages and they are:
- ATSWA Part I
- ATSWA Part II
- ATSWA Part III
While these examinations cover fundamental accounting concepts, principles and ethics of Accounting as a profession, a candidate may decide to sit for just one paper at a time for sake of flexibility but not exceeding 10 Diets & 6 diets for ICAN Professional Exams and ATSWA Exams respectively, otherwise, all prior paper passed will be cancelled. This is where we come in, to help you with a hassle-free ride on your journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant with our unrivaled online lectures tailored to fit into your busy life.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse real-world challenges confronting business and society, and propose innovative solutions.
- Evaluate potential solutions to real-world challenges and negotiate them with stakeholders.
- Implement optimal solutions in a responsible and sustainable manner in a bid to blast ICAN exams at one sitting.
- Engage professionally in diverse teams to advance organisational and social goals.
- Utilise digital technologies effectively in identifying and executing managerial and policy solutions.
Career Pathways
Pathways To Becoming A Chartered Accountant
- ATSWA ROUTE: This is one of the pathways to becoming a Chartered Accountant in Nigeria. It is designed for those who haven’t attended any tertiary institution, but suitable for those who have completed their Secondary school education.
- PROFESSIONAL ROUTE: This route is designed for Graduates of ICAN recognized tertiary institutions whether they have prior knowledge in Accounting or not.
Accounting Graduates: Those with a BSc or HND in Accounting can start from the Skills Level of ICAN, with exemptions that may be applied based on their degree.
- Non-Accounting Graduates: Those with a BSc or HND in disciplines outside Accounting will begin from the Foundation Level and they will have to pass all relevant exams before they can become Chartered.
Career information
By becoming a Chartered Accountant in Nigeria, you'll unlock career opportunities in sectors such as banking, corporate finance, consulting, and public accounting, contributing to financial accountability and transparency in the Nigerian economy.
The Program
ATSWA Classes & Their Subjects
| ATSWA Part I | ATSWA Part II | ATSWA Part III |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Accounting Processes and Systems (BAPS | Public Sector Accounting | Principles of Audit |
| Business Law | Quantitative Techniques | Cost Accounting & Budgeting |
| Economics | Information Technology | Preparing Tax Computations & Returns (Taxation) |
| Communication Skills | Principles and Practice of Financial Accounting | Principles of Management |
ICAN Classes & Their Subjects
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| Foundation Level | Skills Level | Professional Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Management & Finance | Finance Reporting | Corporate Reporting |
| Financial Accounting | Performance Management | Advanced Audit and Assurance |
| Management Information | Public Sector Accounting and Finance | Strategic Financial Management |
| Business Law Methods | Management, Governance, and Ethics | Advanced Taxation |
| Public Sector Accounting and Finance | Corporate Strategic Management and Ethics | *CASE STUDY |
Available Sections
You have the liberty to choose anyone of 4 Lecture Sections (Morning Section, Afternoon Section, Evening Section or Weekend Section).
These sections are designed with a Study Load of 15-hrs/week and they shall each span through a period of 5 Months for comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. This is tailored to fit into your busy schedule.
| Morning Section (Mon – Fri) | Afternoon Section (Mon – Fri) | Evening Section (Mon – Fri) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 12 Noon | 12 Noon – 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Weekend Section (Sat & Sun) | Sat(9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Sun(12:00 PM – 7:00 PM) |
Tuition Fees
Lecture fee payments are invoiced & paid monthly, while access to your Lecture Portal shall be automatically enabled the moment fees are paid.
Please see table below for applicable fees...
| Program | Lecture Fee (1 Paper) | Lecture Fee (2 Papers) | Lecture Fee (3 Papers) | Lecture Fee (4 Papers) | Lecture Fee (5 Papers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATSWA Part I | 6,000 NGN | 8,000 NGN | 10,000 NGN | 12,000 NGN | *** |
| ATSWA Part II | 7,000 NGN | 9,000 NGN | 11,000 NGN | 13,000 NGN | *** |
| ATSWA Part III | 8,000 NGN | 10,000 NGN | 12,000 NGN | 14,000 NGN | *** |
| Foundation Level | 9,000 NGN | 10,500 NGN | 12,000 NGN | 13,500 NGN | 15,000 NGN |
| Skills Level | 10,000 NGN | 11,500 NGN | 13,000 NGN | 14,500 NGN | 16,000 NGN |
| Professional Level | 11,000 NGN | 12,500 NGN | 14,000 NGN | 15,500 NGN | 17,000 NGN |
Note
- 1. The duration of programs is flexible and can be adapted on an individual basis into any of our sessions upon enrollment.
- 2. Program fees are priced and invoiced in Nigerian Naira (NGN).
- 3. Payment in other currencies will be converted to NGN as processed by our Payment Processor.
- 4. Lectures, Timetable, Fee invoices, Attendance, Assignment, Noticeboard, Class Exams, Study Materials etc, are all actionable via the Lecture Portal.
- 5. Lesson Fee varies per class and are subject to change without notice.
- 6. A student needs to register seperately with ICAN for taking up examinations for respective papers. Need help with this? Click Here!
Entry requirements
Lecture requirements
While you may need to fulfill some requirements before you can apply and sit for the ICAN Examinations, you DO NOT need any such requirements to enroll into our Online Classes and start equipping yourself with relevant materials.
Be as it may, candidates enrolling classes with us should have some basic knowledege of computer skills and English language proficiency.
Steps to apply
- 1. Click on the Yellow "Apply Now" button below.
- 2. Make payment for the Online Registration Form of 5,000 Naira.
- 3. Fill all required field carefully after payment. Upon redirection, explore your entry options by selecting your Program & the Subjects you wish to take classes for.
- 4. Submit Form and make payment for your Lecture Fee to gain access into our dedicated Lecture Management Portal(LMP) and start receiving classes immediately.
- 5. Should You need to ask any further question, please first see our FAQs Page or click on the Green "Chat With Us" button below to chat with our Academic Advisor.
