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:

• For ATS: atsexamtranscript@ican.org.ng
• For ACA: profexamtranscript@ican.org.ng

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:

• Pay Direct: Make payment into ICAN e-Collection Account through PAY DIRECT at any commercial bank branch nationwide. Collect your payment teller & receipt and attach it with the application
• Naira Debit Card: Pay online using your Naira Debit Card.
• Quick Teller
• Webpay
• Webpay International
• Pay into Zenith Bank Acct. No. 1012148456 and indicate if it is for ACA or ATS transcript for ease of reconciliation.

What documents should I attach to my application?:
Applicant must attach the following documents to the application before submission:

• Photocopy of exemption certificate (if applicable).
• One recent passport photograph.
• Duplicate copy of receipt of payment/teller.

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

• Basic Accounting
• Business Law
• Economics
• Communication Skills

• Financial Accounting
• Public Sector Accounting
• Quantitative Analysis
• Information Technology

• Principles of Auditing & Assurance
• Cost Accounting
• Taxation
• Management

How do I register as ATSWA student?:

ATSWA Students Registration Procedures

• Obtain pin voucher from any commercial bank with N7,500 on pay-direct platform (bank charges exclusive);
• Follow the instruction on the pin voucher and log on to www.icanonline-ngr.com/paydirect;
• Use the PIN & S/No generated to complete the application online;
• Scan your coloured passport photograph on the form;
• On completion of the form, double-click to submit the application online;
• Print out a copy of the application form and sign together with your referee;

• Original copy of the pin voucher;
• A passport photograph;
• A self addressed envelope with postage stamp affixed on it;
• Original copy of the bank teller;
• Certified copies of academic & birth certificate/sworn affidavit;
• Certified copies of WAEC/NECO Certificate or Computer Print out where you are using Statement of result, OND, NCE;
• Marriage certificate & newspaper advert is required for married women.

How do I claim ATSWA Exemption with my OND or NCE or Diploma Certificate?:
ATSWA Exemption Procedures?

• Study the Exemption Guidelines in the Syllabus or on the website to determine your Exemption status;
• Pay through Pay-direct at any Commercial Bank with the appropriate Exemption fee;
• Use the pay-direct receipt to access the ICAN website on the Internet;
• Log onto ICAN website: www.icanonline-ngr.com/paydirect;
• Click on Students’ ATSWA Exemption;
• A Box will appear requesting you to put in your pin and serial numbers, after which you click on submit to input your data;
• Click twice on submit to submit the application on-line;
• Print-out a copy of the application form;
• Append your signature on the form;
• Get a Chartered Accountant or AAT member as your Referee/Sponsor;
• Provide his/her membership number, name and phone number;
• Take the printed copy of the completed application form and the photocopy of your credentials to your Referee/Sponsor for certification.

• Original copy of the pay-direct receipt
• Certified photocopies of your Educational Certificates by your Referee
• Original copy of the bank teller.
You will be expected to submit completed hard copy of your form with the above documents to the Students Affairs Department in ICAN Annex office at 82, Murtala Mohammed way, Ebute Metta, Lagos.

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:

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:

• Proceed with your application for the exam at ICAN website: www.icanonline-ngr.com/paydirect
• Enter your Deposit Slip Number on the payment receipt
• Enter your receipt number
• Click on the SUBMIT button to generate eVoucher containing 12 digits and 6 digits PIN and Serial Number respectively required for your online registration
• Proceed to the web address on the e-voucher i.e. www.icanexamsonline.org/ats to register for the examination.

• Enter your Registration Number to view your Financial Status.
• Select “Pay/View Online on Verve/ MasterCard” OR “ Pay/View Online on VISA Debit Card” (under methods of payment on financial status page)
• Click on “sign on” to set up your account or enter your password if you had set up your account before.

How do I register online for the ATSWA Examination after payment?:
Online registration:
Requirements:

• Scan a copy (JPEG format, 20kb maximum file size) of your passport photograph (white background) for the online registration before commencement of online examination registration.
• Scan a copy of your signature. (JPEG format, 20kb maximum file size)

• Complete the Online form at ICAN website: www.icanexamsonline.org/ats and click on submit.
• Print the following after clicking on submit:
1. Completed online examination form;
2. Examination Time table, centres and their addresses;
3. Examination offences and disciplinary measures;
4. Examination warning to all candidates

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?:

• Applicant must write an application indicating the destination of the transcript/verification (Include your Phone number and e-mail address)
• Payment of processing fee of fifteen Thousand Naira Only (N15,000)

• Applicant must attached the following to the application before submission:
• Photocopy of passed Results and Exemption certificate if any
• One recent passport photograph
• Duplicate/photo copy of payment or pay direct receipt or bank teller

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

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

• Pay Direct: Make payment into ICAN e-Collection Account through PAY DIRECT at any commercial bank branch nationwide. Collect your payment teller & receipt and proceed with your on-line registration as stated in (item 3) below
• Naira Debit Card: Pay online using your Naira Debit Card by selecting the relevant pay type and following the steps enumerated below
  1. - Go to ICAN website www.icanig.org
  2. - Click on Students
  3. - Click on Professional (Check Exams/Financial status)
  4. - Enter your Registration Number to view your Financial Status.
  5. - Select “Pay/View Online on Verve/ MasterCard” OR “ Pay/View Online on VISA Debit Card” (under Methods of payment on financial status page)
  6. - Click on “sign on” to set up your account or enter your password if you had set up your account Before.
  7. - Proceed to make separate payments for subscription and examination fees
  8. - Print out the transaction receipt for examination fees
  9. - Proceed to on-line registration
• QuickTeller
• Webpay
• Webpay Internation

What are the requirements for On-line registration?:

• Scanned soft copy (JPEG format, 20kb maximum file size) of your passport photograph (on white background)
• Scanned soft copy of your signature. (JPEG format, 20kb maximum file size)
• Pin and Serial Numbers (Kindly keep your PIN for checking of Exam results)

What is the procedure for On-Line registration?:

• Complete the Online form on ICAN website: www.icanexamsonline.org/professional
• Read the examination rules and guidelines and if you agree to abide by them, select “Agree” and click on “Submit”.
• 1. Completed online examination form:
  2. Examinations time table, centres and their addresses
  3. Examinations rules and regulations & offences and disciplinary measures
  4. Examinations warning to all candidates

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