Entry requirements
Individuals and organisations and businesses need accurate financial information in order to invest, grow and prosper, therefore we give you more opportunities for career success.

The ACS from CIS is a leading business and finance qualification. You can study for this qualification if you have a minimum of first university degree or an HND in any subject. If you have a professional business qualification approved by the CIS Governing Council for student registration, you will be able to study for ACS qualification with or without fist degree on the current examination.

Students may register:
1.       as a student in a training contract
2.       as an independent student.

You do not need to have studied finance or related subject at degree level, but it is important that you are good in mathematics and possess a great analytical mind.

Accepted professional business qualifications
The following professional qualifications meet our minimum entry requirements, therefore making you eligible to register for the ACS qualification:

• Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA)
• Chartered Institute of Administration (ACIA)
• Chartered Institute of Insurance (ACII)
• Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB)
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ACIS)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA): ICAN, ICAEW, ICAS, ICA Ireland
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN)
• Certified Financial Analyst Institute (CFA)
• Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, UK (CISI)

Student in a training contract
A prospective student studying for ACS qualification who intends to practise must register as student in a training contract in a recognised training organisation. He must be working and be issued with both Employment Contract and Training Contract. The ACS training programme is designed to equip students with the skills they will need to become a professional securities and investment adviser. The training contract will require that students receive practical on-the-job training alongside their preparation for the exams for a minimum period of three years.

Independent Student
A prospective ACS student can register as an independent student if he is not working in a recognised training organization. Registration as an independent student allows applicant to sit ACS examination without having the relevant practical working experience. A student registered as an independent student can qualify to practise if he completes a minimum of a year’s work experience under a training contract after the date of registration.

If you are interested in registering for the ACS and have a qualification not listed above, please email us at
student-registration@cisnigeria.com for advice.