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ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by Chudoify: 12:51pm On Jun 11, 2012
Please,my dear friends i need urgent answer to the following questions:1.The location of Ican training school in kano state.2.is it possible for a graduate of engineering to pass ican since he does basic knowledge of account.3.finally, if it is possible where and how do i start?
Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by deenee: 6:59am On Jun 12, 2012
What do you need "ICAN" or "ACA" for, as a graduate of engineering? What is your area of specialism in engineering and what grade did you finish with? If you ask me, I will say that there are more chances for you in the haul, if you stick to your engineering course of study. There are more chances for you say in oil and gas, construction, telecomms, real estate, etc if you decide to concentrate on engineering. But bear in mind that this will also be subject to your post secondary school grade.

Quite frankly, ACA which is the designation for the ICAN qualification will not automatically "open doors" for you in the labour market. There is already a glut for people with this kind of skill set and many "ACAs" are not working at full potential or rarely make use of their qualification. Hence, it might end being another "qualification" in your kitty.

If you are still convinced that taking the ICAN route is the best alternative available then,all the answers that you seek except for one is available on the ICAN website. Just "google" it. You only will be able to decide if is it "possible for a graduate of engineering to pass ICAN".All the best!

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Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by chikaliki: 9:11am On Jun 12, 2012
chudoify,follow your heart be what you want to be. There are a alot of people that studied different courses who have succeeded in acquiring the ICAN certificate through determination and hard work. All you have to do is to be deligent in your studies have a positive mind set. Accounting is not difficult, is all about practice,pratice,pratice then you will see yourself knowing the whole principles guiding it at your finger tips.

As for the ICAN exams I suggest you should start from foundation in so doing you will be able to learn all the basic principles which will guide you in every other level of the professional exam. I believe you know the worth of a professional Accountant and ICAN is one of the professional institution that is known for its integrity and good reputation here in our country and even out side the country. GO FOR IT, IT WORTH IT.

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Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by Chudoify: 9:13am On Jun 12, 2012
Thanks for your reply.i studied metallurgy and materials engineering and graduated with 2-2.But since i finished my youth service two years i have not gotten any job.therefore i am thinking obtaining professional certification to enable me get a job.please i need more advice for i am confuse.thanks
Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by chikaliki: 9:20am On Jun 12, 2012
To register go to ICAN web site all the details that you need to guide you is there. But if you are not able to get all that you need ask for ICAN liaison office in any state where you reside they will guide you. But its very important you enroll for a class and make sure you pay 100% attention during the lectures avoid every form of distraction, revise every topic at the end of each class and solve past questions.

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Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by Chudoify: 9:49am On Jun 12, 2012
Thank you my sister for your reply.you are so encouraging.please can you post their website? Is this ICAN relevant in the labour market? I am very much ready to spend all i have on something that is relevant.thank you
Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by deenee: 11:02am On Jun 12, 2012
@chikaliki, I really appreciate your efforts at motivating the poster. However, there are some certain facts that you need to consider. This is not a "Nollywood" script or movie where fairy tales happen. This is not a church service where the pastor will come preach a "prosperity message" filled with grandiose promises of a better tomorrow nor a motivational seminar where the speaker or facilitator provides a "one off" scenario and expects it to be applicable to all and sundry. This is the poster's FUTURE under review and in the long haul. So offering a "one cap fits all approach" with fairy tales promises is not doing the poster any justice. Our views might be harsh but please let's give them with a sincerity of purpose in mind.

For the poster, I empathize with your predicament. A 2.2 in this present economic climate is not the best grade that I would recommend for an undergrad. However, all hope is not lost. Your line of study is still a lucrative one despite the downturn. There are certain questions I want to ask you.

Which companies are you applying to and what is your method of application? Is it online or submission of hard copies of your resume?

I want to assume that you are in Kano and quite frankly you might need to consider a relocation in the near term to a more favorable location if you want to maximize and expand your job hunting prospects.

Also what about your resume? As cited earlier, a 2.2 is a minor setback but quite often, a well structured resume can give you an edge over other in the labour market. What about your resume? Does it tell a story, will it make you stand out of the pile amongst others applying for the same job openings?

ICAN, 2.2, engineering or not, I am afraid that you might end up back at "square one" if you don't get the fundamentals correct. More so, it will take you about three years to have the "ACA" designation, provided you pass all levels at one sitting. What will you be doing before then? Will you wait till you pass all levels and hope that it will provide a "leeway" and automatically open doors for you in the job market bearing in mind, the fact that the odds will be more against you then in terms of age, long periods of un-employement or lack of related experience? The truth is there is a serious glut in the market. There are young graduates under the ages of 23-24 with stellar grades, foreign MSc qualifications and even ACA/ACCA designations yet without meaningful jobs or no jobs at all!

You really need to think through your actions so long as they are about your long term career commitments so that you don't take decisions that you might regret in the future. I will suggest you explore opportunities related to your course of study and take it from there.

However, if you still decide to take the ICAN route, google ICAN Nigeria and this should provide you with access to the information you seek. May God open our eyes of understanding.

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Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by yamakuza: 12:05pm On Jun 12, 2012
Chudoify: Thanks for your reply.i studied metallurgy and materials engineering and graduated with 2-2.But since i finished my youth service two years i have not gotten any job.therefore i am thinking obtaining professional certification to enable me get a job.please i need more advice for i am confuse.thanks

1. Why did you pick ICAN/Accounting in particular?

2. Why not some other professional or vocational course(s) ?

3. What type of vacancies have you been seeing in your locale?
Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by Chudoify: 1:52pm On Jun 12, 2012
Thanks for your reply.i think i am good in calculation.And i think ICAN is relevant in the labour market.thank you.pls more reply.
Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by yamakuza: 2:11pm On Jun 12, 2012
Chudoify: Thanks for your reply.i think i am good in calculation.And i think ICAN is relevant in the labour market.thank you.pls more reply.

in your shoes, i would have considered Data Analysis/Mgt. Goes well with your engineering background.

Business Intelligence, Purchasing & Supply, Logistics, etc also come to mind.

Dont let me confuse you further as you've not provided other answers.
Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by Chudoify: 2:25pm On Jun 12, 2012
Please,tell me more about data analysis/management.thank you.
Re: ICAN Training School In Kano. Should I? by yamakuza: 2:45pm On Jun 12, 2012
Chudoify: Please,tell me more about data analysis/management.thank you.
yamakuza:
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1. Why did you pick ICAN/Accounting in particular?
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2. Why not some other professional or vocational course(s) ?

3. What type of vacancies have you been seeing in your locale?

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