BEWARE OF WRONG PAYMENT
NOTE THAT ANY WRONG PAYMENT FOR EXEMPTION WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CONFIRM THE CORRECT AMOUNT BEFORE PAYMENT.
| Academic Qualification | Exemptions | Fee N | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ph.D.(Accounting) with M.Sc. (Accounting) and B.Sc.(Accounting) | All subjects in Foundation and Skills Levels |
135,100.00 |
| B | M.Sc. (Accounting) obtained from ICAN accredited institutions in addition to B.Sc. in Accounting.) |
|
91,100.00 |
| C | M.Sc. (Accounting) obtained from ICAN accredited institutions but without B.Sc. in Accounting. |
|
38,400.00 |
| D | M.Sc. (Accounting) obtained from non-accredited institutions in addition to B.Sc. in any accounting related discipline. |
|
38,400.00 |
| E | B.Sc/HND (Accounting) obtained under the Mutual Co-operation Agreement with Tertiary Institutions (MCATI) |
|
135,100.00 |
| F | ATSWA (from year 2010) |
|
91,100.00 |
| G | ATS II (pre-2010) |
|
38,400.00 |
| H | B.Sc./HND (Accounting) obtained from ICAN- accredited institutions in Nigeria. |
|
80,100.00 |
| I | B.Sc./HND (Accounting) obtained from recognised institutions in Nigeria but not yet accredited by ICAN |
|
38,400.00 |
| J | B.Sc./HND (Accounting) obtained from foreign recognised institutions |
| 31,600.00 |
| K | B.Sc./HND (Accounting)/ Masters in Accounting and Finance (MAF) obtained from foreign recognised institutions. |
| 38,400.00 |
| L | B.Sc./HND (Accounting) obtained from recognised institutions in Nigeria and M.Sc./MBA Finance or Financial Management. |
|
91,100.00 |
| M | B.Sc./HND (Accounting) obtained from recognised institutions in Nigeria but not yet accredited by ICAN plus M.Sc./MBA Finance or Financial Management. |
|
73,300.00 |
| N | B.Sc./HND Taxation obtained from Nigeria accredited Institutions |
|
73,300.00 |
| O | B.Sc. Economics | A1. Business Environment | 24,750.00 |
| P |
|
A1. Business Environment | 24,750.00 |
| Q | B.Sc. Actuarial Science |
|
31,600.00 |
| R | B.Sc./HND (Insurance) |
|
31,600.00 |
| S | B.Sc./HND/B.A Business Admin/Management/Public Administration |
|
31,600.00 |
| T | B.Sc./HND Banking and Finance |
|
31,600.00 |
| U | B.Sc./HND Marketing |
|
31,600.00 |
| V | MBA/MBF in addition to B.Sc./HND in non- accounting discipline |
|
31,600.00 |
| W | B.Sc. (Ed.) Accounting or B.Ed. Business Education (Accounting option) |
|
38,400.00 |
| X | B.Ed. Education Management (Accounting Option) |
|
38,400.00 |
| Y | B.Ed(Business Education |
|
24,750.00 |
| Z | B.Sc./B.A Commerce |
|
31,600.00 |
| AA | B.Sc./HND Cooperative and Rural Development |
|
31,600.00 |
| AB | LL.B/LL.M/LL.D | A4. Corporate and Business Law | 24,750.00 |
Professional qualifications |
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| Qualifications | Exemptions | Approved Rate N |
|
| a | Associate Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (ACIBN) |
All subjects in Foundation Level and |
80,100.00 |
| b | Associate Institute of Financial Services, UK (Formerly Chartered Institute of Bankers, London) |
|
31,600.00 |
| c | Associate Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers of Nigeria (ACIS) |
|
38,400.00 |
| d | Associate Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (AICSA) |
|
38,400.00 |
| e | Associate Chartered Institute of Insurance of Nigeria (ACIIN) |
|
31,600.00 |
| f | Associate Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACITN) |
All subjects in Foundation Level except Management Accounting (A3.) plus |
73,300.00 |
| g | Certified National Accountant of Nigeria (CNA) |
All subjects in Foundation and Skills Levels | 135,100.00 |
| h | Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered) |
|
24,750.00 |
| i | Executive Management in Accounting (EMA) obtained from Federal Treasury Academy with effect from 1987 (Formerly Federal Treasury Training School) |
|
80,100.00 |
| j | ICAEW |
|
222,000.00 |
| k | CIPFA, UK | All levels except the following subjects in each of the level: |
203,400.00 |
| l | CIMA, UK | All levels except |
210,200.00 |
| m | ACCA, UK CPA, USA ICAS, UK ICAI, UK |
All levels except the following subjects in each of the level: |
192,400.00 |
| n | ACCA, UK CPA, USA ICAS, UK ICAI, UK in addition to B.Sc in Accounting Obtained from Nigeria |
All levels except the following subjects in each of the level: |
199,100.00 |
| o | AIA (Final) with effect from 1994 AAT (UK) |
|
73,300.00 |
| p | AIA (Pre-1994) |
|
38,400.00 |
| Levels |
Rates |
|||||
|
|
1 paper |
2 papers |
3 papers |
4 papers |
5 papers |
6 papers |
|
Foundation |
24,750.00 |
31,600.00 |
38,400.00 |
45,200.00 |
- |
- |
|
Skills |
34,900.00 |
45,900.00 |
56,900.00 |
67,900.00 |
78,900.00 |
89,900.00 |
|
Professional |
37,900.00 |
50,300.00 |
62,700.00 |
75,100.00 |
87,500.00 |
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BEWARE OF WRONG PAYMENT
NOTE THAT ANY WRONG PAYMENT FOR EXEMPTION WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CONFIRM THE CORRECT AMOUNT BEFORE PAYMENT.
ATS EXEMPTION FEES |
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S/N |
QUALIFICATION |
LEVEL OF EXEMPTION |
CURRENT RATE(₦) |
| 1 | OND Accounting (Accredited Institution) | Part I & II (All Subjects) | 28,300.00 |
| 2 | NCE Accounting (Accredited Institution) | Part I & II (All Subjects) | 28,300.00 |
| 3 | OND Fin. Studies/Banking & Fin. | Part I & PPFA in Part II | 23,200.00 |
| 4 | OND Bus. Studies/Bus. Admin. | Part I (All Subjects except Law) | 11,950.00 |
| 5 | AAT U.K | Parts I, II & III (Except Bus Law [I] Govt. Acctg [II] & PTCR [III]) | 40,000.00 |
| 6 | OND Statistics | Q/A | 9,800.00 |
| 7 | OND Computer Science | I.T | 9,800.00 |
| 8 | OND Insurance | Q/A | 9,800.00 |
| 9 | OND Marketing | Economics | 9,800.00 |
| 10 | Diploma in Accounting (Uni. Ben.) | Parts I & II (Except Govt. Acctg) | 26,550.00 |
| 11 | Diploma in Public Accounting (Kad. Poly) | Parts I & II (All Subjects) | 28,300.00 |
| 12 | Diploma in Public Accounting (Kwara Poly) | Parts I & II (All Subjects) | 28,300.00 |
| 13 | Diploma in Accounting (Uni. P/H) | Part I & PPFA in Part II | 23,200.00 |
| 14 | OND Accounting (NASFA) | Parts I & II (All Subjects) | 28,300.00 |
| 15 | OND (Petroleum Marketing & Bus. Studies) | Business Law | 9,800.00 |
| 16 | Diploma in Accounting (Olabisi Onabanjo Uni.) | Parts I & II (All Subjects) | 28,300.00 |
| 17 | OND Accounting (Non Accredited Institution) | Part 1 Only | 13,400.00 |
| 18 | OND Accounting & ATS1 | Part11 only | 14,850.00 |
Do I require an application letter to apply for a transcript?:
YES. Hard copy applications are not acceptable as all applications are online. All applications should be directed to the Registrar/Chief Executive or the Director (Examinations) stating the destination of the transcript, physical and email addresses of the recipient and other required documents as mentioned above be attached. The completed applications should be sent to the Institute via the following email:
How much do I need to pay for a transcript?:
Payment of processing fee of N15, 000 (The payment can be made through pay direct at any commercial bank (deposit money banks) in Nigeria or through POS at ICAN office).
How do I make payment for a transcript?:
Applicant can make payment for transcripts through the Institute's various payment portals as Follows:
What documents should I attach to my application?:
Applicant must attach the following documents to the application before submission:
Do I need to be financially up to date to apply for a transcript?:
Yes. Applicants must pay all indebtedness (i.e. student, graduate or membership Annual Subscription and Development levy) before transcript is processed.
Can I submit my transcript application online?:
Yes. Applicants can submit soft copy through: profexamtranscript@ican.org.ng
How long does it take for a transcript to be ready for collection?:
Once application is submitted, it will take 10 working days to process the transcript provided the applicant attached all the relevant documents stipulated above. Where candidates fail to attached the relevant documents, it will take additional 10 working days to process the transcript.
CAN I collect transcript by hand (Delivery of Transcripts)?:
Transcripts are confidential documents expected to be delivered by the Institute to the destination provided by the applicant through the NIPOST. Applicants, who wish to use Courier service, can designate a Courier service provider to pick the transcript and send to the recipient.
I provided wrong address for the recipient of the transcript, can I correct the mistake?:
Yes, by written letter or email to profexamtranscript@ican.org.ng or atsexamtranscript@ican.org.ng (as applicable) stating the correct address/email, provided the correction tallies with the recipient's physical address, otherwise, you will be expected to pay another N15,000. Each processing fee of N15,000 covers a destination of a transcript applied for.
This means that you are free to request as many transcripts as possible, for as long as you are ready to pay N15,000 x the number of the transcripts you are requesting for.
Where can I find more information about my transcript?:
ICAN website or through phone call to examination department (09053847526, 09053847528)
When I request for my transcript, is ICAN required to give me a copy?:
No
What is ATSWA?:
The acronym ATSWA means Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa. It was introduced in 1989 by the Institute to facilitate the production of middle level manpower needed by the nation in the development process. The certificate has been certified by the Federal Ministry of Establishment in Nigeria as equivalent of the National Diploma of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology in the Federal Scheme of Service.
ATS Examinations are now being conducted under the aegis of Association of Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA) as ATS West Africa (ATSWA) to enhance mobility of middle level manpower within the West African Sub-region.
Currently, the ATSWA Examinations are conducted in 6 West Africa countries namely: Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Cameroon.
What are the approved qualifications for Registration as ATSWA student?:
Five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in the SSCE, GCE, and NECO in not more than two sittings, Ordinary National Diploma of any Polytechnic recognized by the Council of the Institute, Diploma from recognized Universities and National Certificate of Education (NCE) from recognised College of Education.
How many stages are there in ATSWA Examinations?:
The Examination is made up of 3-Parts Structure with 12 Subjects. Each Part (I, II, & III) is made up of 4 subjects.
Part I
How do I register as ATSWA student?:
ATSWA Students Registration Procedures
How do I claim ATSWA Exemption with my OND or NCE or Diploma Certificate?:
ATSWA Exemption Procedures?
When are ATSWA Examination dates?:
Examinations are conducted in March and September each year.
How much is ATSWA Examinations fee?:
The current examination fees are:
| LEVELS | AMOUNT (N) | AMOUNT (N) | AMOUNT (N) | AMOUNT (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PAPERS | 3 PAPERS | 2 PAPERS | 1 PAPER | |
| PART 1 | 30,900 | 26,900 | 22,800 | 18,800 |
| PART 11 | 33,700 | 29,200 | 24,700 | 20,200 |
| PART 111 | 37,900 | 32,600 | 27,200 | 21,900 |
How do I make payment for ATSWA Examination?:
Pay directly into ICAN e-Collection Account at any Commercial bank in Nigeria through pay direct. Obtain your payment Receipt and thereafter:
How do I register online for the ATSWA Examination after payment?:
Online registration:
Requirements:
When is the closing date for online registration for the ATSWA examination?:
February ending for March diet and August ending for September diet examinations
What is the time limit for the completion of the ATSWA examinations?:
No time limit is set for the completion of examinations but it can be completed within 11/2 to 2 years.
Can I register for one or two papers/subjects?:
No, except you have passed the other subjects in the level you intend to apply for or you have been exempted in some of the subjects.
Are there any learning materials from the Institute for the ATSWA Examinations?:
Yes, you can download for free the soft copies of ATSWA STUDY TEXTS and INSIGHTS from our website https://icanig.org/students/atswa-learning-materials
Where can I collect the hard copies of the ATSWA Study Texts?:
You can download for free the soft copies of ATSWA STUDY TEXTS and INSIGHTS from our website https://icanig.org/students/atswa-learning-materials
How many Examination centres do you have for ATSWA?:
We have various centres across the country. Kindly visit our website as stated above for further details.
Please I bought pin through pay direct, while trying to register for the ATSWA examination online I discovered I have short/over paid, what do I do?:
If it is short payment, kindly go back to the bank to pay the balance, scan the two paydirect slips to phd@ican.org.ng for merging. If it is overpayment, kindly scan the paydirect slip to the same email for downgrading of the pin voucher and apply for the refund of the balance thereafter.
How do I apply for Transcript/verification of ATSWA Result and what are the requirements?:
Who qualifies to download the study materials (study packs)?:
ICAN Study materials (Soft copy) are available online for free to students who have registered for the Institute’s examination.
Can I collect study pack for previous diets examination?:
No. Soft copies of the current Study packs are available online on the website. However, hard copy of the old study packs is available to be given to the registered students for the current examination on request. Please note that the hard copies are not the current study pack.
How much is the examination fees?:
The examination fees is as stated below for the various levels and number of papers
| LEVELS | 1 PAPER | 2 PAPERS | 3 PAPERS | 4 PAPERS | 5 PAPERS | 6 PAPERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION | 26,570 | 33,920 | 41,270 | 48,510 | - | - |
| SKILLS | 37,490 | 49,250 | 61,110 | 72,870 | 84,740 | 96,500 |
| PROFESSIONAL | 40,740 | 53,970 | 67,310 | 80,540 | 93,870 | - |
Can I register for examinations without paying my outstanding subscriptions?:
No. Students must clear all subscription arrears to qualify to register for any examinations.
Can examination registration be done by proxy?:
Students are advised not to use third parties or proxies to register for Institute’s examinations
How do I make payment for ICAN professional examination?:
BEFORE PAYMENT: Students should check their Examination/Financial Status on www.icanig.org to
confirm the number of paper(s) to be written, amounts payable for the examination fees and annual subscription.
Payment of subscription should be made on separate deposit tellers. Please note that examination fees once paid are
not refundable.
What are the Modes of Payment?:
The following are methods available
What are the requirements for On-line registration?:
What is the procedure for On-Line registration?:
Where can I check for ICAN examination centres?:
Log on to https://icanig.org/students/documents/MAY 2024 DIET TIMETABLE & EXAMINATION CENTERS.pdf
When can I check and download my examination docket?:
Candidates are advised to visit and download their examination dockets from the Institute’s website 3 days
to the examination dates.
I want to write my examination in London?:
Candidates who wish to write the examination at London, United Kingdon centre must make payment in United Kingdom Pounds Sterling (GBP).
Please, contact our UK representative:
Mr. Omusa Baba Ohyoma, FCA on +447766252595, omusa@ohyoma.com
Student writing the examination in Beau, Cameroun should make payment in (CFA) and forward payment receipt to professionalexams@ican.org.ng, ithelpdesk@ican.org.ng