ICAN — Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

ICAN Past Questions & Practice — Foundation, Skills, Professional.

CBT practice for all 15 papers across Foundation, Skills and Professional level — built around the actual May/November diet, not just a generic question dump.

ICAN Quick Facts
Conducted byICAN Council
LevelsFoundation (4) · Skills (6) · Professional (5)
Total papers15
DietsMay & November
Format3 hrs/paper · Objective + Case Study
Pass mark50% per paper
On ExamPassObjective component
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Diet
November 2026
May 2027
Level
Foundation
Skills
Professional
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Full Syllabus

All 15 papers, three levels

Matches ICAN's current syllabus structure, effective November 2025 diet onward.

Level 1

Foundation

4 papers
  • Business Environment
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Corporate and Business Law
Level 2

Skills

6 papers
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit, Assurance and Forensics
  • Taxation
  • Financial Management
  • Performance Management
  • Public Sector Accounting and Finance
Level 3

Professional

5 papers
  • Corporate Reporting
  • Advanced Audit, Assurance and Forensics
  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Advanced Taxation
  • Case Study
Why ExamPass

Built for how ICAN actually tests you

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Real 3-Hour CBT Timing

Practice under the same time pressure as the actual paper — not a generic 30-minute quiz.

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Explanations, Not Just Answers

Every question comes with a worked explanation referencing the relevant standard or provision — so you learn the "why," not just memorize an option.

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Per-Paper Weak Spot Report

See exactly which topics inside each paper are costing you marks — Audit Ethics vs. Substantive Testing, not just an overall score.

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Diet-Aligned Practice

Question sets are organized by diet so your revision matches the exam you're actually sitting, not a random mixed bank.

FAQ

Before you start

Does ExamPass cover the Case Study paper at Professional level?
ExamPass covers the objective-question component of ICAN's papers. Case Study is a scenario-based written paper — use ExamPass to strengthen your grasp of the underlying topics, alongside your own written-practice revision for that paper specifically.
Can I practice papers from more than one level?
Yes — select any level and any combination of papers above. Most candidates preparing for an upcoming diet focus on the specific papers they're sitting.
How many questions are in the ICAN exam?
Each ICAN paper is typically a mix of multiple-choice and short-answer/essay questions, varying by paper and level. ExamPass focuses on the objective (multiple-choice) component so you can drill fast, accurate recall before moving to written practice for the rest of the paper.
How do I prepare for ICAN in 3 months?
Most candidates split their time between the ICAN study texts for core theory and repeated past-questions-style practice to build speed and pattern recognition — the same approach behind ICAN Pathfinder revision. A realistic 3-month plan is roughly 6 weeks of topic-by-topic study followed by 6 weeks of full-paper timed mock practice, tracking your weak papers as you go.
Is ICAN hard to pass?
ICAN has a reputation for being demanding, especially at Skills and Professional level, but pass rates improve significantly with structured past-questions practice rather than reading alone. Consistent timed practice across all your registered papers, not just the ones you find easy, is what most repeat candidates say they wish they'd done from the start.
Is this affiliated with ICAN?
No. ExamPass is an independent exam preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
How often does ICAN hold exams, and where are the centres in Nigeria?
ICAN runs two diets a year — May and November — over three consecutive days (Tuesday to Thursday), with computer-based exam centres across Nigeria's states. Registration opens roughly three months before each diet and closes several weeks ahead, so confirm the current timetable on icanig.org or the ICAN student portal before you plan your study schedule.
Can non-accounting graduates register for ICAN in Nigeria?
Yes. Any university or polytechnic graduate, regardless of discipline, can register for the ICAN Professional pathway, while non-degree holders can start through the ICAN AAT pathway. Registration and exam entry are both handled through the ICAN student portal.

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ExamPass is an independent exam preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).