The Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana

 
 
 

The Institute of Chartered Accountants

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) was established by an Act of parliament, Act 170, in 1963.  It is the sole body charged with the regulation of the accountancy profession in Ghana.  Its members are the only persons recognized under the Companies Code (Act 179) 1963, for the purpose of audit of company accounts.  It is governed by a council of eleven chartered accountants.  The Council, headed by a President, holds office for a period of two (2) years.


Institute currently runs two distinct programmes.
(a) The Professional Programme.
(b) The Technician programme, known as Accounting Technician Scheme West Africa (ATSWA).

A candidate who successfully completes the professional programme and obtain a working experience in accountancy, approved by the Council of the |Institute., qualifies to use the designatory letter ‘CA’ after his/her name.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)

NOTICE TO EXAMINATION CANDIDATES - AUTHORITY TO SIT IS NOW ACCESSED ONLINE

NOTICE TO EXAMINATION CANDIDATES - AUTHORITY TO SIT IS NOW ACCESSED ONLINE

This year, the Institute is making efforts to streamline the examination process. In that vein, from the May examination onwards, students would be required to access their AUTHORITY TO SIT online.

Since this is the first time we are beginning this process, we wish to appeal to all students to cooperate with the Secretariat. Anytime you encounter a challenge while in the process of accessing your AUTHORITY TO SIT, kindly send an email via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for prompt assistance.

As you are aware, eligible examination candidates may write their examinations at any ONE of the following examination centres:

  • Accra
  • Takoradi
  • Koforidua
  • Ho
  • Kumasi
  • Sunyani
  • Tamale
  • Wa
  • Bolgatanga
  • Cape Coast
  • Liberia
  • New York
  • London

AUTHORITY TO SIT ACCESS PROCEDURE

Please follow the instructions below to access Authority to Sit for May 2011 Exams

  1. Click on the Examination tab on the main menu of the homepage.
  2. Select Examination Centres on the sub-menu.
  3. Check if the examination centre you have chosen is listed.
  4. On the right hand side of the same screen is a login in form.
  5. Enter examscenter as username and examscenter as password. (Please note the spelling of center)
  6. Click on Authority to Sit.
  7. Follow the instructions on the page to obtain an outline of your Authority to Sit.
  8. Wait for your Authority to Sit to load.
  9. Check if all the papers you wish to write are correctly stated.
  10. Simultaneous press ctrl and p to pop-up the print screen.
  11. Click print to print a copy.
  12. Click logout to complete the process.

2013 Continuing Professional Development Programme

As part of its continuing efforts to update and maintain the technical knowledge of members, preserve the standards and maintain public confidence in the profession, the Institute of Chartered

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May 2013 Professional Examinations Time Table

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March 2013 Examination Time - Table

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Students’ Intervention

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), as part of effort to assist its Students prepare adequately for examinations is organising intervention for its Students of May 2013 examinations. The details are as follows:

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2013 CPD Calendar

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Past Questions and Solutions

  • 2010 Professional Examination
  • 2011 Professional Examination
  • 2012 Professional Examination
 

Forms and Downloads

Draft ICAG Bill - For Review by Members Draft ICAG Bill - For Review by Members 12.08.11 - THE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS BILL, 2009 Me...
Professional Affiliation Professional Affiliation 02.02.11 - Application Forms -  Professional Aff...
Application Form Application Form 01.02.11 - Application Form -  Practising Member...
Application Form Application Form 01.02.11 - Application forms CA Members. Click he...
Exemption Form Exemption Form 06.12.09 - Exemption Form. Click here to download
 

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