Association of National Accountants of Nigeria

What Association of National Accountants of Nigeria does

The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) is a chartered professional accountancy body founded in 1979 and formally chartered by Act 76 of 1993, operating as a non-profit professional membership association headquartered in Abuja with a regional office in Lagos. Its core offering is the Certified National Accountant (CNA) designation, produced through a proprietary Collegiate system of training delivered via the Nigerian College of Accountancy (NCA), a residential college in Kwall, Plateau State, and ANAN University, a specialised institution for accounting education and research — assets ANAN claims make it the only accountancy body globally to operate both a residential college and a university. ANAN serves over 58,000 nominal members across 47 branches in Nigeria, the UK, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire, spanning professional accountants, government organisations, corporate entities, and universities.

The business model combines recurring annual membership fees, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) program fees, training and residential fees from NCA and ANAN University, conference revenue, and academic journal subscriptions (CNA Journal and ANAN Journal of Accounting). Members access services through a Members Portal (portal.anan.org.ng) for profile and fee management, a Digital Hub for online learning, and the Members Practitioners' Forum (MPPF) for peer engagement. Distribution occurs through the 47-branch physical network, the portal, and international mutual recognition agreements with CPA Australia, CIMA, IPA Australia, SAIPA, IFA UK, and CITM. Marketing is conducted via the organisational website, social channels, journals, newsletters, the annual national conference, and MCPD events.

ANAN maintains board or council seats on the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA), Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA), and the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), and its current leadership comprises President Chief Hajia Zuwairat Talatu Kishimi and Acting CEO Alhaji Tijani Mohammed Musa, succeeding Dr. Kayode Olushola Fasua. Recent operational indicators include the induction of 667 new members in October 2024 and 407 in February 2026, reflecting a steady pipeline of new CNAs from NCA training.

Name

Association of National Accountants of Nigeria

Legal name

Association of National Accountants of Nigeria

Website

https://anan.org.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) is a chartered professional accountancy body that certifies Certified National Accountants (CNA) and serves over 58,000 members across 47 branches in Nigeria, the UK, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire, delivering training through its residential Nigerian College of Accountancy and ANAN University.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues from over 58,000 nominal members across 47 branches
2. Professional Development Programs: Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) programs and training sessions
3. Educational Services: Training at Nigerian College of Accountancy and ANAN University

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) is a chartered professional accountancy membership body that awards the Certified National Accountant (CNA) qualification and provides ongoing professional development to its 58,000+ members. It delivers this through a homegrown Collegiate System of Training, a residential college (the Nigerian College of Accountancy in Kwall), and ANAN University — making it the only accountancy body in the world to operate both a residential college and a university.

Product overview

ANAN is a premier professional accountancy organization in Nigeria offering a portfolio of membership services, educational institutions, and professional development programmes. The core offering centres on the CNA (Certified National Accountant) qualification, supported by two flagship training institutions: the Nigerian College of Accountancy (NCA) in Kwall, Plateau State — a world-class residential college — and ANAN University, a specialised accounting-focused university. These are complemented by the Members Portal for fee payments and profile management, the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) programme for continuous skills upgrading, and the Members Practitioners' Forum (MPPF) for professional networking. ANAN also publishes two academic journals (the ANAN Journal of Accounting and the CNA Journal), distributes regular newsletters, and hosts an Annual National Conference. A Digital Hub provides online learning resources, and a dedicated pathway programme enables CPA Australia members to obtain CNA status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nigerian College of Accountancy (NCA): A residential college in Kwall, Plateau State providing professional accounting training and education through the collegiate system developed by ANAN.
• ANAN University
• CNA (Certified National Accountant)

Products and services

• Members Portal Online portal enabling ANAN members to update profile information and pay annual membership fees.
• ANAN University Specialized university dedicated to accounting education and research, located in Kwall, Plateau State, operating as ANAN's higher-learning institution.
• Nigerian College of Accountancy (NCA) World-class residential college operated by ANAN in Kwall, Plateau State, delivering professional accountancy training and certification preparation — the only residential college operated by an accountancy body globally.
• Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Mandatory continuing professional development programme providing workshops, webinars, seminars and skills training for ANAN members.
• Members Practitioners' Forum (MPPF) Practitioners' forum programme for ANAN's professional accountant members.
• Digital Hub Digital learning and resource hub providing online educational resources for ANAN members.
• ANAN Journal of Accounting Peer-reviewed journal of accounting published by ANAN.
• CNA Journal Journal of the Certified National Accountant (CNA) published by ANAN.
• Annual National Conference Annual national conference bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss governance, sustainability and digital innovations in accounting.
• ANAN CPA Australia Pathway Pathway programme enabling CPA Australia full members to obtain ANAN CNA membership upon completing Public Sector Accounting and Forensic Accounting subjects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 58,000 nominal members served

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• African Professionalisation Initiative (API)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2024API seeks partnerships with institutions and individuals to enhance capacity of professional accountants and auditors in Africa's public sector.
• Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANAN is an active Board Member of PAFA, contributing to the advancement of the accounting profession across Africa.
• Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANAN serves as Council Members of ABWA, participating in regional accounting body coordination.
• Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANAN is a member of APBN, collaborating with other professional bodies in Nigeria.
• Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for professional development and knowledge exchange in taxation.
• Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in forensic accounting and fraud investigation training.
• The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) providing pathway for CPA Australia members to obtain ANAN CNA status.
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for management accounting professional development.
• Institute of Public Accountants Australia (IPA Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for professional accountant development.
• South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border collaboration with South African professional accountants.
• Institute of Financial Accountants UK (IFA UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UK-based financial accounting professionals.
• Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in treasury management professional development.
• Ebonyi State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapacity building partnership for student development, research collaboration, and potential accounting laboratory placement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): UK-headquartered global accountancy body with hundreds of thousands of members worldwide. Competes for the same Nigerian accountancy students and corporate employer recognition, but at a much larger international scale.
• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA): US-headquartered management accounting association. Indirect competitor for the same corporate finance and management accounting talent pool with a global credential focus.
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Global management accounting body that ANAN partners with. Competes for the same students and members in the management accounting segment but at significantly larger international scale.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): Long-established UK chartered body with a global footprint. An alternative credential that Nigerian accountants and multinational employers consider for international credibility and mobility.

Direct peers

• CPA Australia: Has a formal Mutual Recognition Agreement with ANAN providing a pathway for CPA Australia members to obtain CNA status. Functions as both a partner and a competitor for Nigerian and diaspora members in the Asia-Pacific corridor.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN): The legacy statutory accountancy body in Nigeria (founded 1965). The most direct competitor for accounting credentials, members, and continuing professional development revenue in the same Nigerian market.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG): West African counterpart providing chartered accountant designation in Ghana. Co-member with ANAN in ABWA and serves overlapping corporate and public-sector clients in the region.
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK): National PAFA/ABWA peer body for Kenya. Comparable in scope and role to ANAN within East Africa, useful as a benchmark on membership economics and training delivery.

Others

• International Federation of Accountants (IFAC): Global umbrella organization for accountancy bodies, connected to ANAN via PAFA. Not a direct competitor, but the apex body that frames the international standards ANAN members adopt.

Regional players

• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA): Largest African accountancy body based in South Africa with a similar statute, training, and CPD model. A useful comparable regional benchmark on member services and CPD delivery economics.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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