ICAN stages and courses to undertake

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria is rightfully considered one of the most authoritative educational institutions for obtaining professional skills and a special professional diploma of accountants. Almost every graduate who managed to finish ICAN stages and courses has a good chance of getting an excellent job in the best companies in Nigeria.



Stages for Accountant graduates Accountant graduates should go through the two stages of exams, and pass the ICAN skill level courses namely: Skills and Professional level.




Skills Level 
A1.Financial Reporting 
A2.Performance Management 
A3.Public Sector Accounting and Finance 
A4.Management, Governance, and Ethics 

Professional Level 
B1.Corporate Reporting
B2.Advanced Audit and Assurance 
B3.Strategic Financial Management 
B4.Advanced Taxation 
B5.Case Study 



Stages for Non-Accounting Graduates They pass the exams in three stages. The so-called: Knowledge, Skills and Professional. 

Knowledge Level
E1.Quantitative Techniques in Business 
E2.Business and Finance 
E3.Financial Accounting 
E4.Management Information
E5.Business Law 

Skills Level 
F1.Financial Reporting 
F2.Audit and Assurance 
F3.Taxation 
F4.Performance Management 
F5.Public Sector Accounting and Finance 
F6.Management, Governance, and Ethics 


Professional Level 
G1.Corporate Reporting 
G2.Advanced Audit and Assurance 
G3.Strategic Financial Management 
G4.Advanced Taxation 
G5.Case Study 


Approximately ICAN professional courses for non-accounting graduates can be completed in 18 months.