The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has accredited National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Accountancy being run by the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP) Bauchi.
The Dean, School of Management Studies of the polytechnic, Dr Hafiz Baba who announced this, said this would enable students of Accountancy of the institution to enjoy a waiver while registering for ICAN examination.
The Dean added that, ATAP is now in consultation with ICAN headquarters in Lagos for the opening of an examination centre in Bauchi where students can sit for the professional examination.
Dr Baba added that following the accreditation other professional bodies like Nigeria Society of Engineers and the Institute of Quantity Surveyors have visited the polytechnic for final accreditation.
He further disclosed that the polytechnic had been accredited to run National Diploma in Taxation after meeting all the requirements of professional bodies.
According to him, the polytechnic now runs 46 fully accredited National Diploma and Higher National Diploma courses, 18 NCE courses and eight degree programmes in affiliation with ATBU, Bauchi.
