The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Global) has made history as it has admitted premier Nigerian accounting body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), to the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Challenge Exam pathway.
The recognition, which took effect from March 1, 2026, marked the first time a Nigerian professional accounting body has been formally approved by IIA Global for eligibility under the CIA Challenge pathway.
The Certified Internal Auditor certification is regarded as the world’s only globally recognised certification for internal auditors and is widely respected across multinational corporations, financial institutions, regulatory agencies and public institutions.
Under the new arrangement, eligible ICAN members will now have access to the CIA Challenge Exam, an accelerated pathway designed for qualified accounting professionals seeking to obtain the globally recognised CIA designation.
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