In order to register as a student in this regard with ICAN, an applicant must hold:
- The degree of any University or Higher National Diploma of any Polytechnic accredited by
the Council, or
- Any other qualification for the time being approved by the Council.
- The final examination of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
Administrators
- The final examination of the former Corporation of Secretaries.
- The final examination of the Association of International Accountants
- The final examination of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
- The final examination of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
- The final examination of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
- The final examination of the Association of Accounting Technicians, U.K.
- The final examination of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria
(ANAN)
- Executive Management Accountancy (Federal Treasury Training School, Stage
III)
- The final examination of Accounting Technicians Scheme, West Africa (ATSWA).
Joining ICAN as a Professional Student is divided into three levels:
- Foundation
- Skills
- Professional
The Subjects to be attempted in the different Levels are:
- Business Environment
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Corporate And Business Law
- Financial Reporting
- Audit, Assurance And Forensic
- Taxation
- Performance Management
- Financial Management
- Public Sector Accounting And Finance
- Strategic Business Reporting
- Advanced Audit And Assurance
- Strategic Financial Management
- Advanced Taxation
- Case Study
However, pursuant to established Standards, guidelines and schedules, applicants and prospective
students /students a get exemption with regards to some Subject and in some courses from ICAN.