The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria is one of regulatory body for Accountants in Nigeria. It is fondly called ICAN. The body was formed in September, 1965 with the aim of encouraging professionalism in accountancy in the country. Today, ICAN is the most pronounced accountancy regulatory body.
To become a member of this professional body, you must have passed through at least one of the stages. There are three (3) stages which include foundation level, skills level and professional level. Each of these levels has sub levels and you are required to write and pass examination as you glide from one sub level to another.
For ICAN membership, there are two main types of membership. We have the chartered member and registered members. Chartered members may be designated as either fellow, associate or just ordinary member. Take note that your acquired training and ability to pass the examinations will put you into designations.
In this review, we shall take a look at how to go about the online ATSWA registration process and how to get different study materials. If this looks like your search, please read through carefully.
ATSWA Requirements
Before you begin the online ATSWA registration, there are requirements you need to possess. These requirements include five credit passes in O level results in not more than two sittings, Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from any polytechnic recognised by ICAN, National Certificate of Education (NCE) from any ICAN recognized College of Education and any other relevant qualification as approved by ICAN.
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Online ATSWA Registration
To take part in the ATSWA examination, below are the steps to follow;
- Visit any commercial bank to make payment of six thousand naira (N6000) via pay direct platform
- Then log on to www.icanonline-ngr.com/paydirect
- Input Deposit Slip Number and Receipt Number/PIN
- Fill the application form and verify that the details are correct
- Upload coloured passport photograph
- Print the application form and append your signature at appropriate place
- Give it to your referee to sign as well.
- You are required to submit the form along with other documents such as
- The original PIN voucher
- One passport photograph
III. The original bank teller.
- One self addressed envelope with postage stamp affixed on it.
- Birth Certificate or sworn affidavit
- Copies of Academic certificate
VII. Statement of results or WAEC/NECO certificate
VIII. For married woman, Marriage certificate and newspaper advert for change of name.
With this, you are enrolled for the ICAN ATSWA.
How To Get Study Packs
Getting the study packs has always been an issue. This is because it is usually made available for registered students. So intending students are often kicked out of the equation. One good advice is for people that fall into such category to join forums online.
For the ATSWA study packs, kindly visit here, www.icanig.org/ican/list.php to download them. If you are a registered student, you can use the ICAN portal, https://portal.ican-ngr.org/studypack/index.asp input your Student Registration Number and Surname to gain access.
For further enquiry or assistance, kindly call 07098002893 or forward an email to professionalexams@ican.org.ng
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