To register as a student member with the Association, an applicant must be an undergraduate or a graduate of any College or University or its equivalent.

Membership is limited to 4 years in total within which the student member is expected to have become an Associate member of ACCSA Global by Examination.

Entry requirements

i. Student Membership Fee & Registration $50 (USD)

ii. Provisional Admission letter or Statement of Result/Discharge Certificate,

iii. Letter from the university verifying enrollment, and/or  a valid ID Card.

Benefits of Student Membership

ACCSA Global Student members have access to a wide range of member programs, networking and educational opportunities, including:

An applicant can become an Associate Member of the Association by Examination or Exemption.

1. Membership by Examination

Qualified applicants are the Student Members of the Association or Graduates of Accounting-related fields in any recognized Colleges and Universities, who has postgraduate experience and no professional qualification.

Entry Requirements
– Certified copies of graduate/postgraduate certificates (not applicable to student member).
– Photocopied or scanned copy of receipt evidencing payment into the Association’s bank account – For offline payment.

The professional examination courses to be written are:

i. Cloud Accounting Applications

ii. Spreadsheet Applications

iii. Forensic Technology Applications

iv. Contemporary Issues and Digital Innovations

Pass mark
A candidate must score a minimum of 100 marks out of 200  – equivalent to 50% – or higher to pass the examination.
Candidates who pass the examination are granted the CCSA designation ONLY after the Certificate of membership is approved by the ACCSA Global Board.

Retaking the Examination
A candidate scoring below the pass mark has not passed the examination and therefore can retake it by re-registering and paying a discounted examination fee of $100 USD only.

Score Report
A preliminary score showing pass/fail report will be received by candidates immediately at the conclusion of their exam and also via the email address used to register in their ACCSA Global profile.

Course Award
Once you have completed the professional examination you are at the final step towards ACCSA Global membership. You will therefore receive a certificate of membership after you have obtained the required pass mark of the examination.

2. Membership by Exemption (Associate)

Applicants with certificates of approved professional accountancy bodies are eligible to apply for direct membership (Associate), and are expected to take a compulsory practical refresher course which is a requisite for certification to become an associate member of the Association.

Entry Requirements
i. Certified copies of graduate/postgraduate certificates.
ii. Professional Certificate(s).
iii. Photocopied or scanned copy of receipt evidencing payment into the Association’s bank account – For offline payment.

After verification by the Association, the applicant is expected to pay the sum of $300 (Three Hundred US Dollars) comprising of the following:

An annual subscription fee of $20 (USD) or N20,000 is payable by every member with the ACCSA Global designations.

Course Award

Once you have completed the Refresher Course you are at the final step towards ACCSA Global membership. You will therefore receive a Certificate of Membership by the approval of the Board.

Intending Fellows must be nominated by a Fellow or recommended by a member of the governing council. The nominee must have achieved significant recognition in his field of expertise including media recognition, significant citation commensurate of a renowned academic, awards of excellence etc. and consistent excellent performance in the industry in no less than the last 5 years. In addition, the nominee must be a member of a recognized professional body and is expected to take a compulsory online practical refresher course.

Entry Requirements
i. Certified copies of graduate/postgraduate certificates.
ii. Professional Certificate(s)
iii. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae

For offline payment

• • Photocopied or scanned copy of receipt evidencing payment into the Association’s bank account.
  • Applicants are expected to pay the sum of $500 (Five Hundred US Dollars) which comprises the following:

An annual subscription fee of $20 (USD) or N20,000 is payable by every member with the ACCSA Global designations.

Course Award

• Once you have completed the Refresher Course you are at the final step towards ACCSA Global membership. You will therefore receive a Certificate of Fellowship by the approval of the Board.

Corporate Membership:

1. • Open to organizations, institutions, and agencies that support the mission of ACCSA Global.
   • Corporate members enjoy organizational access to capacity-building initiatives, research collaborations, and discounts on training programs for their staff.

Eligibility Criteria

1. • Organizations must demonstrate alignment with ACCSA Global’s mission and objectives.
   • Submission of an organizational profile and payment of corporate membership dues.

Honorary Membership:

1. • Reserved for distinguished individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of accounting, finance, management, or leadership.
   • Honorary members are invited by the Board of Directors and are exempt from membership fees.

Eligibility Criteria

1. • Nomination and approval by the Board of Directors.