Programme
The Institute has developed training programmes designed to enhance productivity and efficiency for all members whose job involve accounting, auditing and financial management aspect of the public/private sector management. They include:
Professional Examination
The Institute’s professional full examinations are normally held twice a year in June and December in designated centers in Nigeria.
June Examination
Examination Application Closing Date April
December Examination
Examination Application Closing Date October
Any application for examination entry received after the closing date will be retained and entered in the next examination. Confirmation of examination entry is by the examination summons including the examination time table, which is sent out one month before the examination. The Institute’s full examinations comprises of four levels, namely: Professional Examination Level 1 – 4
Use of Calculators Etc In Examination Hall
Candidates may use quiet and battery operated pocket calculators, slide rules, pencil (s), erasers and pen (s). Bringing of Bags into the examination hall is strictly prohibited.
Exemptions
Registered students whose qualifications merit exemptions will be encouraged to apply for these exemptions on a separate and prescribed form and will be required to pay a prescribed fee as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Regent/Council. Exemption is only for level one.
Procedure
The Exemption form should be completed in full and returned to the institute with the following: (1.The appropriate fee (2. Certified photo copies of the following by the sponsor who must be a member of the Institute (2a. Relevant educational credentials (2b. Letter of registration with a professional accountancy body if applicable (2c. Statement of the last examination result. (3. Supporting evidence of practical experience if applicable (4. Letter of recommendation from the sponsor.
Diploma Examination
The ICPAN Diploma Scheme’s examinations are held twice in a Calendar year, April and October
April Examination
Examination Application Closing Date March
October Examination
Examination Application Closing Date September
Objective Of ICPAN Certified Diploma In Accounting & Finance ICPAN certified Diploma scheme is designed to meet the yearnings of the candidates who are aspiring to become members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria who are unable to possess the required qualification to pursue the professional level of the Institute’s examinations. This scheme leads to award of certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance (C.Dip.AF)
Eligibility
To register for the scheme, candidate are eligible to possess: (a. West African School Certificate (WASC) or equivalent in at least 5 papers including English Language and Mathematics, or Accounting on credit level (b. R.S.A or equivalents (c. Ordinary National Diploma In Accountancy.
Exemptions
Ordinary National Diploma/Certificate. Holders of approved Ordinary National Diploma (OND) awarded by any recognized Nigerian Polytechnic or College of Technology, or Diploma awarded by any of Nigeria Universities will be granted exemption from parts 1 and 11. No exemption shall be granted in part 111
Application Forms
Candidates whishing to present themselves for examination must complete the ICPAN Diploma Scheme’s official examination form and return to the Institute together with the appropriate fee not later than March for April examinations and September… for October examinations. No late form will be accepted. Any candidate who after payment of the examination fee, withdraws his/her name or fail to present himself/herself for the examination, shall not be refunded with any part of the fee paid. However, council in its absolute discretion may transfer the fee to the next examination, if in it’s opinion the circumstances warrant the course of such permit