By Ibrahim Muhammad
Kano State chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has resolved to support the people of the state in areas where it has expertise in accounting.
The aim of the initiative is to ensure that all the needs of the members are met and to also work toward providing comfort and welfare for them.
The chairman of institute in the state, Alhaji Jamilu Abullahi Daihur said ICAN was facing some challenges, especially lack of a permanent office.
He said the place they were currently using was temporary, adding that it was provided to them by the state government at the Murtala Muhammad Library complex.
He added that they were also facing a challenge from the people of the state as they lack interest in joining the institute.
Alhaji Dahiru said the chapter in the state was for the people there, but many were still not interested in joining.
He called on the people of the state to join the organization.
He said it was very beneficial, adding that both the government and the community stand to gain a lot from it.
He said the process of joining institute was very easy, stating that its lectures were free.
“Even for those at the entry level, we offer free lectures.
“For those at the professional level, we even help source for sponsors to assist people by paying their exam fees,” he said.
According to him, the requirements to join the institute at the first level are: a WAEC or NECO Senior Secondary School certificate with at least five credits, including Mathematics and English.
He said: “And any course of study is accepted as long as it includes Mathematics and English.
“Once a person comes, we will register him/her.”
He further explained that at the higher level, which is for degree or HND holders, anyone with a degree or HND certificate can become a member.
“There is no requirement that you must have studied Accounting, Economics, or any course related to Accounting, Science, Technology, or Engineering.
“Once you have a degree or HND, you will be registered,” he said.
He lamented that considering the population of the state and the number of business people, there are still not enough accountants.
“That is why ICAN is making efforts to sensitize the public to join,” he said.
Alhaji Daihur, said that even now when people were complaining about unemployment, the jobs were actually there.
He added: “But people are refusing to embrace it.
“That is why,” he said “anyone who wants a job, if they become an accountant, God willing, they will have a job in their hands.”