BECOME A MEMBER
BECOME AN ACA MEMBER

To become an ACA, you must first register as ICAN Professional Student, sit for and pass all requisite examinations. Read More .

After passing the examinations you must possess at least 36 months working experience before applying for induction as a new member. Pay the sum of N100,000 only at any commercial bank through paydirect and go online to complete your application using the link at the top of the receipt received from the bank. Click on membership application procedure below for details.

  • Pay Induction fee of N100,000 through PAYDIRECT at any commercial bank in Nigeria.
  • Obtain Payment Receipt and proceed with your registration on ICAN Website: https://www.icanonline-ngr.com/paydirect.
  • Enter your DEPOSIT SLIP NUMBER and RECEIPT NUMBER.
  • New PIN and SERIAL NUMBERS would be generated.
  • Enter your Student Registration Number, PIN and SERIAL Numbers into the registration page.
  • Complete the form, upload a CLEAR passport photograph on white background and submit online.
  • Print the completed Membership Form for your Referees to sign.
  • ICAN Final Examination Number should be BOLDLY WRITTEN ON HARD COPY OF FORM.
  • Attach the original Confirmation/Attestation letter(s) on Company’s letter head, from present and previous employers.

    The Confirmation/Attestation letter(s) should be signed by a Partner (for those in Practising Firms) or by a Chartered Accountant in the organisation (Financial member of ICAN)/External Auditor (for those in Commerce & Industry and Government Parastatals). The letter should state the duration of employment (month and year) and detailed scope of duties.

  • Attach a copy of credentials (BSc/HND/AAT) certified by one of the Referees on your application form for induction with name and membership number.
  • Attach one recent passport size photograph (on a white background).
  • Application form for Induction will not be collected from you if necessary documents are not attached.

    The completed application form should be downloaded and submitted to The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Plot 16, Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. YOU WILL NOT BE INDUCTED IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM FOR VETTING ON OR BEFORE THE STATED CLOSING DATE. The Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay.

    An Inductee should ensure he/she does not have any outstanding subscription either as a Student or Graduate member.

  • NOTE: Only qualified candidates who have relevant accounting related working experience should apply for the membership of the Institute in line with the period stated below:

    Graduates of Accounting 36 Months

    Graduates of other Disciplines 48 Months

    AAT 48 Months

    Enquiries: Contact 'membership@ican.org.ng' OR Membership DL :01-4542097

    Chidi: 08033336599

    Victoria: 07018029402

    Sunkanmi: 08028611102

    Adams: 08067908190

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