ICAG, CITG and CIMA Rules and Answers

Professional qualification rules, explained clearly.

Find practical answers for ICAG, CITG and CIMA students. Each answer gives you the rule, where it stops applying and the source behind it, so you know what to do next.

Choose your qualification

Start with the institute you are studying with

The ICAG answers keep rules that stay in force apart from notices for one sitting. The CITG answers cover the lasting rules and all 12 papers. The CIMA answers cover routes, progression, assessments, experience and membership, with links to MSL's fuller CIMA pages.

ICAG

ICAG Chartered Accountant Qualification

25 answers on entry, progression, exemptions, examination instructions, results, experience and membership. Each dated answer names the sitting it covers.

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CITG

CITG Chartered Tax Practitioner Qualification

8 answers on the lasting rules, all 12 papers, what can and cannot be exempted, and a clearly labelled note on Final Level 2 resits.

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CIMA

CIMA CGMA Professional Qualification

10 checked answers on entry stages, learning routes, progression, case studies, exemptions, experience and membership.

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Choose by professional focus

Three routes with different professional emphasis

ICAGGhana's chartered accountancy route.

CITGGhana's tax-practice route.

CIMAManagement accounting and finance business-partnering route.

This is a difference in focus, not a ranking. Your starting point, career direction and confirmed exemptions should shape the choice.

How to use these answers

Read the answer, then check its limits

  1. Choose ICAG, CITG or CIMA.Each set of answers follows the qualification structure and guidance MSL already publishes.
  2. Find the decision you need to make.Start with the pass mark, progression, exemption, examination or completion question that matches your situation.
  3. Notice what still needs confirmation.Exact sitting dates, individual exemptions and personal student records may still require the current notice or the institute's decision.

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ICAG Rules and Answers

ICAG Chartered Accountant Qualification

ICAG Rules and Answers

Search 25 checked answers on entry, progression, exemptions, results, paper combinations, timetables, fees, practical experience and membership. Rules that stay in force are grouped apart from the August 2026 exemption communiqué and the instructions for the November 2026 sitting, so you can see which answers still apply to you.

Pages last reviewed on . Every answer names the ICAG source it comes from.

Ready to choose your papers? Use the November 2026 ICAG sitting planner with your confirmed results and exemptions. After you select papers, it links you to the relevant MSL tuition pages.

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Current ICAG guidance

ICAG rules that stay in force

Rules and services that stay in force, taken from ICAG's current syllabus and its student, results and membership pages. They apply until ICAG replaces or changes them.

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Registration

Can I register for ICAG with SSSCE or GBCE?

Yes. If you are applying with SSSCE or GBCE, you need six passes from grades A to D, including English and Mathematics.

Current ICAG guidance · ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

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Registration

Can I register for ICAG with a diploma, HND, degree or professional qualification?

Yes. ICAG lists ATSWA, Diploma, HND, Degree and Masters qualifications as recognised entry routes. It may also accept another qualification that it considers suitable.

Current ICAG guidance · ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

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Registration

Can I register for ICAG with WASSCE?

Yes. If you are applying with WASSCE, you need six credits in total. English and Mathematics must be two of them.

Current ICAG guidance · ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

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Assessment

What mark do I need to pass an ICAG paper?

You need 50 marks out of 100 in each paper. A score of 50 passes; anything below 50 does not.

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Exemptions

How do I apply for an ICAG exemption?

Apply through the ICAG student portal, upload the educational documents ICAG asks for and wait for the Institute's decision. If the exemption is approved, pay the applicable fee before you treat the paper as cleared.

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Qualification completion

How do I apply for ICAG membership after completing the examinations?

Ask ICAG Member Services for the current membership form and submission instructions, and prepare a complete record of your employment and relevant practical experience. Member Services says prospective members need at least three years of relevant practical experience. The Admissions Committee decides whether an application is approved.

Current ICAG guidance · ICAG Member Services

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Results and next steps

How do I check my ICAG results, and what do the codes mean?

Use ICAG's official result portal. On the current portal, A means absent, NT means not taken, E means exemption and P means previous pass. A numerical mark of 50 or more passes the paper.

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Qualification completion

Are passed exams enough to become an ICAG member?

No. Passing every examination is a big step, but it does not make you an ICAG member on its own. You must also satisfy ICAG's practical-experience and admission requirements.

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Qualification completion

How much practical work experience do I need for ICAG membership?

You need 450 days of practical work experience under a training agreement with an authorised training employer or principal. ICAG says this normally takes three to five years.

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Progression

What must I complete before moving to the next ICAG level?

You must clear every Knowledge paper, either by passing it or receiving a credit, before moving into the Application programme. You must then clear every Application paper before moving into the Professional programme.

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Paper combinations

Do I have to pass ICAG subjects in a particular combination?

No. Within one level, ICAG does not require you to pass a fixed combination of subjects together.

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Results and next steps

What should I do after my ICAG results are released?

First save the result and check every mark or status against your own record. Your next step then depends on whether you have passed, still have papers to complete, need ICAG to resolve a query or have finished the examinations and are preparing for membership.

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21 August 2026 communiqué

August 2026 exemption communiqué

Academic exemptions that carry conditions, taken from ICAG communiqué ICAG/EXMPTNS/1/26. ICAG still has to check your documents and approve the exemption, and it may later replace or withdraw the communiqué.

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Exemptions

Do I qualify for an ICAG exemption under the August 2026 communiqué?

You may qualify if your completed qualification appears in one of the five groups below. The exemption is not automatic: ICAG must verify your transcript and certificate, and you must submit a certified true copy of your completion certificate.

21 August 2026 communiqué · Communiqué: Conditional Exemptions for CA Professional Examination

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Exemptions

What if my qualification is not listed in the August 2026 exemption communiqué?

Do not choose the nearest-looking course title and claim its exemptions. Send your exact qualification and supporting documents to ICAG for an assessment.

21 August 2026 communiqué · Communiqué: Conditional Exemptions for CA Professional Examination

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November 2026 only

November 2026 sitting instructions

Instructions for the November 2026 sitting only, taken from ICAG's general notice, its Level 1 notice and the Level 2 and Level 3 timetable ICAG supplied. Do not carry them into another sitting.

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Fees

How much are the November 2026 ICAG examination fees?

The fee depends on your level and the number of papers. It ranges from GH¢511 for one Level 1 paper to GH¢4,181 for six Level 2 papers; the complete official table is below.

November 2026 only · Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

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Dates and deadlines

Can I register late for the November 2026 ICAG examinations?

Yes, but only within one week after the regular 16 October 2026 deadline, and ICAG charges a GH¢400 late-registration penalty.

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Exam entry

What is the November 2026 ICAG Level 1 examination timetable?

The four online Level 1 papers run from Tuesday 27 October to Friday 30 October 2026. Every paper starts at 10:00, and candidates are expected to log in at 09:30 for authentication.

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Exam entry

What do I need for the November 2026 ICAG Level 1 online examinations?

You need a compliant Windows or Mac computer, a working webcam and microphone, a supported browser and reliable internet. You must also sit alone in a suitable room and follow the closed-book remote-proctoring rules.

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Exam entry

When can’t I write a Level 3 paper in November 2026?

You cannot sit a Level 3 paper in November 2026 if even one Level 1 paper remains, or if two or more Level 2 papers remain.

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Exam entry

What is the November 2026 ICAG Level 2 and Level 3 timetable?

The ten Level 2 and Level 3 papers run from Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November 2026. Morning sessions are 09:00 to 12:00 and afternoon sessions are 14:00 to 17:00.

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Paper combinations

Can I add Level 2 papers if I have one Level 1 paper left in November 2026?

Yes. If only one Level 1 paper remains, you may add up to four Level 2 papers for the November 2026 examinations.

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Paper combinations

Can I write Level 3 papers if I have one Level 2 paper left in November 2026?

Yes, as long as you have no Level 1 paper outstanding. For November 2026, ICAG lets a student with one remaining Level 2 paper sit that paper together with any number of Level 3 papers.

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Exemptions

Must I settle outstanding exemptions before writing next-level papers in November 2026?

Yes. Before you write papers in the next level in November 2026, every outstanding exemption must be applied for and paid for.

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Dates and deadlines

When does registration close for the November 2026 ICAG examinations?

Regular registration opens on 1 September 2026 and closes on 16 October 2026.

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Results and next steps

Can I ask to view my marked script after the November 2026 results?

Yes. For the November 2026 examinations, ICAG says you may request permission to view a marked script within one month after the results are released. The stated fee is GH¢1,100 for each script.

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When does registration close for the November 2026 ICAG examinations?

Dates and deadlines

When does registration close for the November 2026 ICAG examinations?

Regular registration opens on 1 September 2026 and closes on 16 October 2026.

For students entering the November 2026 ICAG CA Professional examinations.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNotice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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The dates to plan around

ICAG's Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations gives one regular registration window: 1 September to 16 October 2026. Complete the registration while that window is open rather than treating the examination dates themselves as the deadline.

Before submitting, confirm your outstanding papers and exemptions, choose only a permitted paper combination and check the separate fee table for your level and number of papers. You are only registered once you have completed ICAG's registration steps and made the required payment.

Late registration is a separate, short exception after the regular deadline. It carries a GH¢400 penalty and should not be used as the normal plan.

These dates apply only to the November 2026 sitting. For another sitting, use the official notice issued for that sitting.

Before the regular window closes

  • Confirm the papers you are permitted to write in November 2026.
  • Check that any outstanding exemption needed for progression has been applied for and paid for.
  • Use the fee table for your level and total number of papers.
  • Complete regular registration by 16 October 2026.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

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Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations, item (a), printed page 1 (PDF page 2).
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Must I settle outstanding exemptions before writing next-level papers in November 2026?

Exemptions

Must I settle outstanding exemptions before writing next-level papers in November 2026?

Yes. Before you write papers in the next level in November 2026, every outstanding exemption must be applied for and paid for.

An examination-entry instruction for the November 2026 CA examinations.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNotice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Settle the exemption before moving up

Being eligible for an exemption is not enough. ICAG's Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations requires every outstanding exemption to be applied for and paid for before you write papers in the next level.

The instruction applies to outstanding exemptions at any level. Check your exemption record before completing an entry that includes next-level papers.

Whether you qualify for the exemption is a separate question. For the academic qualifications covered by the August 2026 communiqué, ICAG still has to verify the required documents and approve the exemption.

Example

If your record still shows an exemption as outstanding, do not treat it as settled when choosing next-level papers. Complete the application and payment first.

The notice does not decide whether you qualify for an exemption or which papers ICAG will remove. That is a separate ICAG decision.

Before choosing next-level papers

  • Identify every exemption that remains outstanding in your progression record.
  • Complete the exemption application.
  • Pay for the outstanding exemption before writing the next-level papers.
  • Check separately whether you qualify. The notice does not award an exemption.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

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Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations, item (c), PDF page 2.
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Can I write Level 3 papers if I have one Level 2 paper left in November 2026?

Paper combinations

Can I write Level 3 papers if I have one Level 2 paper left in November 2026?

Yes, as long as you have no Level 1 paper outstanding. For November 2026, ICAG lets a student with one remaining Level 2 paper sit that paper together with any number of Level 3 papers.

For the November 2026 CA examinations only.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNotice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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What ICAG allows in November 2026

ICAG's Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations sets two conditions that must both be met: you must have no Level 1 paper outstanding, and you must have exactly one Level 2 paper left. Only then may you combine that remaining Level 2 paper with Level 3 papers.

The notice says 'any number' of Level 3 papers. It does not impose the four-paper Level 2 ceiling found in the separate rule for a student with one Level 1 paper outstanding.

This permission is for November 2026 only. Do not assume it will apply to a later diet.

Example

Abena has cleared every Level 1 paper and has one Level 2 paper left. She may sit that Level 2 paper with Level 3 papers in November 2026. If she also had one Level 1 paper left, she could not use this permission.

One point is not clear: the notice does not expressly say whether you must include the remaining Level 2 paper in the same entry. Ask ICAG if you intend to leave it out.

Check where you stand

  • Confirm that no Level 1 paper is outstanding.
  • Confirm that exactly one Level 2 paper is outstanding.
  • If you intend to take Level 3 papers without also entering the remaining Level 2 paper, confirm that point with ICAG before registering.
  • Use this combination only for the November 2026 diet.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Items (b)(ii) to (iii), printed page 1 (PDF page 2)
    What it tells you
    One outstanding Level 2 paper may be sat with any number of Level 3 papers, but no Level 3 paper may be sat while any Level 1 paper is outstanding.
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Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations, items (b)(ii) to (iii), PDF page 2.
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Can I add Level 2 papers if I have one Level 1 paper left in November 2026?

Paper combinations

Can I add Level 2 papers if I have one Level 1 paper left in November 2026?

Yes. If only one Level 1 paper remains, you may add up to four Level 2 papers for the November 2026 examinations.

A special paper-combination rule for the November 2026 CA examinations only.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNotice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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What ICAG allows in November 2026

ICAG's Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations gives this permission only when exactly one Level 1 paper remains. If two or more remain, you cannot use it.

The limit is four Level 2 papers. You may take fewer than four, but you cannot use this rule to register five Level 2 papers.

This permission is for November 2026 only. Do not carry it into a later sitting unless ICAG publishes the rule again.

Example

Kofi has one Level 1 paper left. For November 2026, he may add one, two, three or four Level 2 papers. Five Level 2 papers would exceed the limit in the notice.

The notice does not say whether you must include the remaining Level 1 paper in the same entry. Ask ICAG if you intend to leave it out.

Check where you stand

  • Confirm that exactly one Level 1 paper is outstanding.
  • Add no more than four Level 2 papers.
  • Use this answer only for the November 2026 diet.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

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Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations, item (b)(i), PDF page 2.
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What is the November 2026 ICAG Level 2 and Level 3 timetable?

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What is the November 2026 ICAG Level 2 and Level 3 timetable?

The ten Level 2 and Level 3 papers run from Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November 2026. Morning sessions are 09:00 to 12:00 and afternoon sessions are 14:00 to 17:00.

For Level 2 and Level 3 candidates in the November 2026 ICAG examination diet.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceINSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, GHANA: NOVEMBER 2026 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS, TIME TABLE

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Check the paper, date and session together

The timetable ICAG supplied to MSL (INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, GHANA: NOVEMBER 2026 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS, TIME TABLE) places Level 2 and Level 3 papers across five days. Some days have both a morning and an afternoon paper, so the date alone is not enough. Check the session time beside every paper you are writing.

MSL copied this timetable from the official PDF ICAG supplied, keeping the paper codes, names, dates and times as printed. Select a paper name to open MSL's tuition page for that paper.

A paper appearing on the timetable does not mean you are eligible to sit it. Check the separate November 2026 progression and outstanding-paper rules first.

This is the November 2026 Level 2 and Level 3 timetable. It does not apply to the Level 1 online examinations or to a later sitting.

Official schedule

Paper-by-paper timetable

DatePaperTimeMode
Monday, 2 November 20262.1 Financial Reporting09:00 to 12:00Designated examination centre
Monday, 2 November 20263.1 Corporate Reporting14:00 to 17:00Designated examination centre
Tuesday, 3 November 20262.2 Management Accounting09:00 to 12:00Designated examination centre
Tuesday, 3 November 20263.2 Advanced Audit and Assurance14:00 to 17:00Designated examination centre
Wednesday, 4 November 20262.6 Principles of Taxation09:00 to 12:00Designated examination centre
Wednesday, 4 November 20263.3 Advanced Taxation14:00 to 17:00Designated examination centre
Thursday, 5 November 20262.5 Public Sector Accounting and Finance09:00 to 12:00Designated examination centre
Thursday, 5 November 20262.4 Financial Management14:00 to 17:00Designated examination centre
Friday, 6 November 20263.4 Strategic Case Study09:00 to 12:00Designated examination centre
Friday, 6 November 20262.3 Audit and Assurance14:00 to 17:00Designated examination centre

Build your personal timetable

  • Confirm that your entry permits every paper you intend to write.
  • Read across each timetable row for the exact date and session time.
  • Check carefully when you have papers on consecutive days or in different sessions.
  • Keep the official timetable available in case ICAG later communicates a change.

Study the named papers

MSL tuition for these papers

Open the corresponding MSL course page for teaching, revision and enrolment information.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

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INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, GHANA: NOVEMBER 2026 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS, TIME TABLE, timetable on PDF page 1.
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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates in the November 2026 ICAG examination diet.
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When can’t I write a Level 3 paper in November 2026?

Exam entry

When can’t I write a Level 3 paper in November 2026?

You cannot sit a Level 3 paper in November 2026 if even one Level 1 paper remains, or if two or more Level 2 papers remain.

The Level 3 entry restrictions for the November 2026 CA examinations.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNotice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Two situations that block Level 3

ICAG's Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations gives two separate reasons you may be blocked from Level 3: any outstanding Level 1 paper, or more than one outstanding Level 2 paper. Either is enough to stop a Level 3 entry for this sitting.

Check the two levels separately. A student with only one Level 2 paper left still cannot take Level 3 if a Level 1 paper also remains.

To enter Level 3, Level 1 must therefore be fully cleared and no more than one Level 2 paper may remain.

Example

Yaw has cleared Level 1 but has two Level 2 papers left, so he cannot sit Level 3 in November 2026. Esi has cleared Level 2 but still has one Level 1 paper left, so she also cannot sit Level 3.

These restrictions come from the notice for this sitting. For a later sitting, use that sitting's own official notice instead of assuming the same rules will continue.

Check both levels

  • Check that your outstanding Level 1 count is zero.
  • Check that no more than one Level 2 paper is outstanding.
  • If either check fails, do not enter a Level 3 paper for November 2026.
  • For any later sitting, use the new official notice ICAG issues for that sitting.
See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

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Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations, items (b)(iii) to (iv), PDF page 2.
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What do I need for the November 2026 ICAG Level 1 online examinations?

Exam entry

What do I need for the November 2026 ICAG Level 1 online examinations?

You need a compliant Windows or Mac computer, a working webcam and microphone, a supported browser and reliable internet. You must also sit alone in a suitable room and follow the closed-book remote-proctoring rules.

For candidates sitting any Level 1 paper online in the November 2026 ICAG examination diet.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNOTICE TO LEVEL ONE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR ONLINE EXAMS

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Prepare the computer and the room

The official notice headed “NOTICE TO LEVEL ONE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR ONLINE EXAMS” requires at least 4 GB of memory, Windows 10 or later or Mac OS X 10.6 or later, 512 MB of graphics memory, sound, a microphone and a webcam capable of at least 320 by 240 pixels at 15 frames per second. It gives one processor minimum for both Windows PC and Mac OS: a 1 GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz or faster processor for Netbooks. It names Chrome, Firefox and Edge as supported browsers.

The minimum internet speed is 1 Mbps upload and 1 Mbps download; 10 Mbps is recommended. Test the same computer, browser, webcam, microphone and connection you will use in the examination.

The examination is closed book and remotely proctored. You must be alone, show a photo ID, scan the room with the webcam and keep a clean desk. Books, papers, physical calculators, watches, earphones, headphones and AirPods are not allowed. Use the online calculator provided in the examination platform.

Keep your chest and face visible, do not take screenshots or photographs, do not read questions aloud and do not leave the computer. The notice also prohibits eating, drinking and smoking during the examination.

These are the requirements printed in the November 2026 Level 1 notice. If ICAG sends a later instruction or candidate-specific access message, follow that current official instruction as well.

Technical minimums

Computer and connection requirements

MemoryAt least 4 GB RAM
Operating systemWindows 10 or later; Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Processor1 GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom 1.6 GHz or faster processor for Netbooks
GraphicsAt least 512 MB graphics memory
Audio and videoSound, microphone and webcam; webcam at least 320 × 240 pixels at 15 frames per second
BrowserChrome, Firefox or Edge
InternetAt least 1 Mbps upload and download; 10 Mbps recommended

The notice prints one processor minimum across both its Windows PC and Mac OS columns.

Your pre-exam check

  • Use a computer with at least 4 GB RAM and one of the operating systems named in the notice, and confirm that it meets the stated processor minimum.
  • Confirm that sound, microphone and webcam work, with the webcam meeting the stated minimum resolution and frame rate.
  • Use Chrome, Firefox or Edge and test at least 1 Mbps in both directions; aim for the recommended 10 Mbps.
  • Choose a quiet, well-lit room where you can sit alone and complete the webcam room scan.
  • Clear the desk and remove books, papers, physical calculators, watches and all earphones or headphones.
  • Have your photo ID ready, check your login the night before and be online by 09:30.

Study the named papers

MSL tuition for these papers

Open the corresponding MSL course page for teaching, revision and enrolment information.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • NOTICE TO LEVEL ONE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR ONLINE EXAMS

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Technical specifications and candidate instructions, PDF pages 2 to 3
    What it tells you
    The equipment, browser, bandwidth, authentication, proctoring, room, calculator and conduct requirements for the Level 1 online examinations.
Full reference
NOTICE TO LEVEL ONE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR ONLINE EXAMS, technical specifications and candidate instructions on PDF pages 2 to 3.
Applies to
Level 1 candidates sitting the November 2026 ICAG online examinations.
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What is the November 2026 ICAG Level 1 examination timetable?

Exam entry

What is the November 2026 ICAG Level 1 examination timetable?

The four online Level 1 papers run from Tuesday 27 October to Friday 30 October 2026. Every paper starts at 10:00, and candidates are expected to log in at 09:30 for authentication.

For Level 1 candidates in the November 2026 ICAG examination diet.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNOTICE TO LEVEL ONE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR ONLINE EXAMS

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Four online papers over four days

The official notice headed “NOTICE TO LEVEL ONE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR ONLINE EXAMS” schedules one Level 1 paper on each day from Tuesday to Friday. The table below shows the dates and times exactly as the notice prints them.

The 09:30 login is for authentication. The examination itself begins at 10:00, so your computer, browser, camera, microphone and internet connection should already be ready before 09:30.

Financial Accounting is the only paper with a printed end time of 12:15. The other three end at 12:00.

This timetable applies only to Level 1 in the November 2026 diet. Level 2 and Level 3 use the separate written-examination timetable.

Official schedule

Paper-by-paper timetable

Login time: ICAG expects candidates to log in at 09:30 for authentication before each 10:00 paper.

DatePaperTimeMode
Tuesday, 27 October 20261.2 Business Management and Information Systems10:00 to 12:00Online with remote proctoring
Wednesday, 28 October 20261.1 Financial Accounting10:00 to 12:15Online with remote proctoring
Thursday, 29 October 20261.3 Business and Corporate Law10:00 to 12:00Online with remote proctoring
Friday, 30 October 20261.4 Introduction to Cost and Management Accounting10:00 to 12:00Online with remote proctoring

Plan each examination day

  • Find each paper you are writing in the timetable.
  • Keep 09:30 free for login and authentication on every examination day.
  • Complete the technical and room checks before the first paper.
  • Use the linked MSL paper page when you want tuition support for a named paper.

Study the named papers

MSL tuition for these papers

Open the corresponding MSL course page for teaching, revision and enrolment information.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • NOTICE TO LEVEL ONE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR ONLINE EXAMS

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Level 1 timetable, PDF page 2 (printed page 1)
    What it tells you
    The four paper dates, 10:00 start times, printed end times and 09:30 authentication requirement.
Full reference
NOTICE TO LEVEL ONE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR ONLINE EXAMS, timetable on PDF page 2 (printed page 1).
Applies to
Level 1 candidates in the November 2026 ICAG examination diet.
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Can I register late for the November 2026 ICAG examinations?

Dates and deadlines

Can I register late for the November 2026 ICAG examinations?

Yes, but only within one week after the regular 16 October 2026 deadline, and ICAG charges a GH¢400 late-registration penalty.

For a November 2026 examination entry not completed by the regular deadline.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNotice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Late registration is a short exception

ICAG's Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations says late registration is accepted only within one week after the regular deadline and attracts a GH¢400 penalty. The notice states the rule in that form and gives no calendar closing date for late registration.

Because the period is short, contact ICAG and complete the process immediately if the regular 16 October deadline has passed. Confirm that the late-registration option is still open in ICAG's system before making plans around it.

The GH¢400 is a penalty for late registration. It does not replace the examination fee for your level and number of papers, and it does not resolve paper-combination or outstanding-exemption requirements.

The notice says ‘within a week after the deadline of registration’ and prints no closing date. Confirm with ICAG that you are still within the week before you rely on it.

If the regular deadline has passed

  • Confirm that you are still within the one-week period described by ICAG.
  • Check directly that ICAG is accepting the late entry before relying on it.
  • Prepare the applicable examination fee as well as the GH¢400 penalty.
  • Complete the entry without delay and retain your confirmation.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Items (a) and (h), printed page 1 (PDF page 2)
    What it tells you
    The regular deadline is 16 October 2026; late registration is accepted only within one week afterwards and attracts a GH¢400 penalty.
Full reference
Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations, items (a) and (h), printed page 1 (PDF page 2).
Applies to
Students who miss the regular registration deadline for the November 2026 ICAG CA examinations.
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How much are the November 2026 ICAG examination fees?

Fees

How much are the November 2026 ICAG examination fees?

The fee depends on your level and the number of papers. It ranges from GH¢511 for one Level 1 paper to GH¢4,181 for six Level 2 papers; the complete official table is below.

For examination entries in the November 2026 ICAG CA Professional sitting.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNotice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Use the row for your level and paper count

ICAG's Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations sets a graduated total fee for each level. Select your level first, then match the number of papers you are entering. Do not multiply the one-paper figure because the notice publishes separate totals for larger combinations.

Level 1 and Level 3 each provide totals for one to four papers. Level 2 provides totals for one to six papers. The figures below are the fees for the November 2026 sitting. The Level 1 and Level 2 amounts replace the conflicting figures in the earlier general 2026 fee schedule.

The table covers examination fees. The GH¢400 late-registration penalty is separate and applies only if ICAG accepts a late registration within the short period described in the notice.

These examination fees are for the November 2026 sitting only. They do not tell you the registration, subscription, exemption or examination fees for any other period.

Official fee table

Fees by level and number of papers

Choose the table for your level, then use the total beside your paper count.

Level 1

EntryTotal fee
1 paperGH¢511
2 papersGH¢952
3 papersGH¢1,297
4 papersGH¢1,581

Level 2

EntryTotal fee
1 paperGH¢911
2 papersGH¢1,670
3 papersGH¢2,305
4 papersGH¢2,788
5 papersGH¢3,485
6 papersGH¢4,181

Level 3

EntryTotal fee
1 paperGH¢1,104
2 papersGH¢1,904
3 papersGH¢2,636
4 papersGH¢2,926

Choose the correct fee

  • Count the papers in the level you are entering.
  • Use the exact total in that level's fee table.
  • Check your paper combination against the November 2026 entry rules.
  • Allow separately for the late-registration penalty only if it applies to you.

Study the named papers

MSL tuition for these papers

Open the corresponding MSL course page for teaching, revision and enrolment information.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

Full reference
Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations, item (g), printed page 1 (PDF page 2).
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Students paying examination fees for the November 2026 ICAG CA examinations.
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What should I do after my ICAG results are released?

Results and next steps

What should I do after my ICAG results are released?

First save the result and check every mark or status against your own record. Your next step then depends on whether you have passed, still have papers to complete, need ICAG to resolve a query or have finished the examinations and are preparing for membership.

For an ICAG CA Professional student deciding what to do after an examination result appears on ICAG's official portal.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

Current ICAG guidance

Official sourceICAG Student Result Portal

Rules and services that stay in force, taken from ICAG's current syllabus and its student, results and membership pages. They apply until ICAG replaces or changes them.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Choose the next step that fits your result

Start with the result itself. Confirm the paper, sitting, mark and any code shown. A mark of 50 or more passes under the syllabus. The portal publishes A for absent, NT for not taken, E for exemption and P for previous pass. If anything looks wrong or incomplete, save a copy before you contact ICAG.

If one or more papers remain, update your study plan from the papers that are still outstanding. Check the normal syllabus progression rules and then read the official notice for the next sitting before choosing a cross-level combination. A special permission from November 2026 should not be carried into another diet unless ICAG publishes it again.

If you have completed the examinations, turn to the experience and admission requirements. Passing the final paper does not automatically admit you as a member. Review your practical-experience record against the syllabus and ask Member Services for the current admission steps and supporting evidence.

The notice for a sitting may also give you a short option after results. For November 2026, for example, ICAG allows a request to view a marked script within one month after results are released, at GH¢1,100 per script. Treat that as an arrangement for that sitting, not a permanent rule for every result release.

Your next step depends on your result, the papers you have left, your exemptions, your practical experience and the rules for the next sitting.

Your post-results check

  • Save the complete result and compare it with the papers you entered.
  • Resolve a missing result, unfamiliar code or record difference directly with ICAG.
  • If papers remain, plan from the outstanding papers and the notice for the next sitting.
  • If the examinations are complete, review your practical-experience and membership evidence.
  • Use any script-view or similar option within the period set for that particular sitting.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • ICAG Student Result Portal

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Result portal and status-code legend
    What it tells you
    The portal publishes the status-code key used to read A, NT, E and P.
  • ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Sections 1.10 to 1.13, PDF pages 13 to 14 (printed pages 11 to 12)
    What it tells you
    The syllabus provides the pass mark, progression framework and practical-work-experience element.
  • ICAG Member Services

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Membership admission and practical experience sections
    What it tells you
    Successful examination completion leads into induction, graduation and admission requirements rather than automatic membership.
Full reference
ICAG Student Result Portal, Professional Qualification Syllabus 2024-2029 and current Member Services guidance.
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ICAG CA Professional students deciding what to do after results are released.
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Do I have to pass ICAG subjects in a particular combination?

Paper combinations

Do I have to pass ICAG subjects in a particular combination?

No. Within one level, ICAG does not require you to pass a fixed combination of subjects together.

For subjects within the same level of the current ICAG qualification.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

Current ICAG guidance

Official sourceICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

Rules and services that stay in force, taken from ICAG's current syllabus and its student, results and membership pages. They apply until ICAG replaces or changes them.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
Checked by MSL on

Choosing papers within one level

You can build up your passes within a level without completing a prescribed pair or set of named subjects. The syllabus does not require one paper to be passed together with another paper in the same level.

That freedom does not automatically let you move to the next programme of study or mix papers from different levels in one examination entry.

When planning your next sitting, first identify the papers left in your current level. Then check the syllabus progression rule and the official ICAG notice for that sitting before adding anything from another level.

Example

If two papers remain in your current level, the syllabus does not require them to be passed as a prescribed pair. That freedom does not, by itself, give you permission to add a paper from the next level.

The flexibility applies only within a level. Different rules apply when you want to add papers from another level.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Section 1.8, paragraph 18, PDF page 11 (printed page 9)
    What it tells you
    No combination of subjects is required to be passed within a level.
Full reference
ICAG Professional Qualification Syllabus 2024-2029, section 1.8, paragraph 18, PDF page 11 (printed page 9).
Applies to
All levels of the current ICAG professional qualification, subject to separate progression and sitting-specific rules.
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What must I complete before moving to the next ICAG level?

Progression

What must I complete before moving to the next ICAG level?

You must clear every Knowledge paper, either by passing it or receiving a credit, before moving into the Application programme. You must then clear every Application paper before moving into the Professional programme.

The normal progression rule for the Knowledge, Application and Professional programmes of study.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

Current ICAG guidance

Official sourceICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

Rules and services that stay in force, taken from ICAG's current syllabus and its student, results and membership pages. They apply until ICAG replaces or changes them.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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The normal order of study

ICAG has arranged the qualification in a clear sequence: Knowledge, then Application, then Professional. A paper is treated as cleared for this purpose when you have passed it or ICAG has formally credited it.

A notice for a particular examination diet may still allow a limited mix of papers from two levels. That is a special permission for that sitting; it does not change the normal order of the qualification.

Use the ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029 to plan your overall progression. Before an examination entry, also read the official ICAG notice for that particular sitting because it may allow a temporary cross-level combination.

Before registering, check the official notice ICAG issued for that specific sitting. A temporary paper-combination permission does not change the normal syllabus sequence.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Syllabus structure progression statements, PDF page 4 (printed page 2)
    What it tells you
    Knowledge examinations must be passed or credited before the Application programme of study; Application examinations must be passed or credited before the Professional programme of study.
Full reference
ICAG Professional Qualification Syllabus 2024-2029, syllabus-structure progression statements, PDF page 4 (printed page 2).
Applies to
ICAG students considering progression between the Knowledge, Application and Professional programmes of study.
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How much practical work experience do I need for ICAG membership?

Qualification completion

How much practical work experience do I need for ICAG membership?

You need 450 days of practical work experience under a training agreement with an authorised training employer or principal. ICAG says this normally takes three to five years.

For students completing the practical work experience part of the current ICAG professional qualification.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

Current ICAG guidance

Official sourceICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

Rules and services that stay in force, taken from ICAG's current syllabus and its student, results and membership pages. They apply until ICAG replaces or changes them.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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What the 450 days must include

The requirement is more than a day count. The 450 days must be gained within the training arrangement described by ICAG, with an authorised training employer or principal.

The normal period is three to five years. Relevant experience may come from accounting, audit and assurance, financial management, information technology, insolvency or taxation. You do not need to guess which types of work matter because the syllabus names these six areas.

ICAG also says the work should become broader and more responsible as your training progresses, and should expose you to varied assignments, finance functions, clients or sectors.

The current Member Services guidance tells prospective members to have at least three years of relevant practical experience. That membership statement does not remove the 450-day training requirement in the syllabus. Plan to satisfy the complete framework and let ICAG assess your record when you apply.

Keep your experience record current throughout the training period. Record the dates, the work you performed, the responsibility you carried and who supervised it. It is much easier to obtain an accurate confirmation while the work is recent than to reconstruct several years of experience at the end.

Example

A person may have spent 450 days doing accounting work, but the number alone does not settle the requirement. ICAG will also consider the training arrangement, the relevance and breadth of the work, the period over which it was gained and the evidence provided.

The syllabus gives the overall framework, but ICAG decides whether an individual training arrangement and the evidence submitted satisfy it.

Keep the evidence as you train

  • Confirm that you have a training agreement.
  • Confirm that the training employer or principal is authorised.
  • Track progress towards the required 450 days and the relevant period expected for membership.
  • Record the assignments, responsibilities and experience areas you cover.
  • Keep the names and details of the people who can confirm your work when you apply.
See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Section 1.13, paragraph 33, PDF pages 13 to 14 (printed pages 11 to 12)
    What it tells you
    Practical experience is completed under a training agreement, requires 450 days, normally takes three to five years and may cover six listed categories.
Full reference
ICAG Professional Qualification Syllabus 2024-2029, section 1.13, paragraph 33, PDF pages 13 to 14 (printed pages 11 to 12).
Applies to
ICAG students completing the practical work-experience element of the qualification.
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Can I ask to view my marked script after the November 2026 results?

Results and next steps

Can I ask to view my marked script after the November 2026 results?

Yes. For the November 2026 examinations, ICAG says you may request permission to view a marked script within one month after the results are released. The stated fee is GH¢1,100 for each script.

For a candidate seeking to view a marked script from the November 2026 ICAG CA Professional examinations.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

November 2026 only

Official sourceNotice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

This answer is for the November 2026 sitting only. It comes from the ICAG document named above, so do not carry it into another sitting.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
Checked by MSL on

Count the month from the result release

ICAG's Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations counts the month from the day the results are released, not from the examination date. Note the official release date as soon as the results become available and act within the following month.

The notice calls this a request for permission to view a marked script and sets a cost of GH¢1,100 per script. It does not describe viewing as an automatic remark or appeal, or as a guarantee that the result will change. If you want a remark or an appeal, ask ICAG which current process applies before you pay.

Submission details can change between result releases. Contact ICAG promptly for the current form, payment route and appointment or viewing arrangements, and keep the receipt and acknowledgement connected to the correct paper.

The notice sets out the viewing request, the period and the fee for this sitting. It does not promise a change of mark or explain every administrative step.

If you want to view a script

  • Record the official date on which ICAG releases the November 2026 results.
  • Identify the exact paper whose marked script you want to view.
  • Ask ICAG for the current request and payment steps before paying GH¢1,100 per script.
  • Submit within one month after the result release and keep proof of the request.
  • Ask separately if you are seeking a remark, appeal or correction rather than a viewing.
See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Item (j), printed page 2 (PDF page 3)
    What it tells you
    A student may request permission to view a marked script within one month after the release of results at a cost of GH¢1,100 per script.
Full reference
Notice to All Students: November 2026 CA Professional Examinations, item (j), printed page 2 (PDF page 3).
Applies to
Candidates seeking to view a marked script from the November 2026 ICAG CA Professional examinations.
Applies from
The release of the November 2026 examination results, for one month. ICAG's notice gives no calendar dates for this.
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Are passed exams enough to become an ICAG member?

Qualification completion

Are passed exams enough to become an ICAG member?

No. Passing every examination is a big step, but it does not make you an ICAG member on its own. You must also satisfy ICAG's practical-experience and admission requirements.

For students working towards the qualification requirements for ICAG membership.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

Current ICAG guidance

Official sourceICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

Rules and services that stay in force, taken from ICAG's current syllabus and its student, results and membership pages. They apply until ICAG replaces or changes them.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
Checked by MSL on

What still remains after the final paper

The syllabus says all elements of the qualification must be satisfied before a person is qualified as an ICAG member. It names examination passes and evidence of acceptable work experience.

Treat your final examination pass as a milestone. Review the work-experience evidence you have kept and identify anything you still need to complete. An examination result alone does not establish that the experience element has been satisfied.

When you are ready to apply, ask ICAG Member Services for the current admission steps and supporting evidence. Read the practical-experience and membership answers below for the published framework and application guidance.

Example

If you have passed the final paper but have not yet assembled an acceptable experience record, you have completed the examination element. You still need to finish the experience and admission steps that apply to you before ICAG can admit you as a member.

MSL can explain the published requirements, but ICAG decides whether your experience, evidence and application are sufficient for admission.

Prepare for membership while you study

  • Keep your employment dates, roles, responsibilities and supervisors up to date while you are working.
  • Track your practical experience against the syllabus requirement instead of waiting until the examinations are over.
  • Ask Member Services for the current membership application and submission instructions when you are ready to apply.
  • Allow time to assemble the supporting evidence ICAG currently requests.
See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Paragraph 7, PDF page 5 (printed page 3)
    What it tells you
    Membership qualification requires passed examinations and evidence of acceptable work experience.
Full reference
ICAG Professional Qualification Syllabus 2024-2029, paragraph 7, PDF page 5 (printed page 3).
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Students seeking to satisfy the qualification elements for ICAG membership.
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How do I check my ICAG results, and what do the codes mean?

Results and next steps

How do I check my ICAG results, and what do the codes mean?

Use ICAG's official result portal. On the current portal, A means absent, NT means not taken, E means exemption and P means previous pass. A numerical mark of 50 or more passes the paper.

For an ICAG CA Professional student reading an examination result on the Institute's official portal.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

Current ICAG guidance

Official sourceICAG Student Result Portal

Rules and services that stay in force, taken from ICAG's current syllabus and its student, results and membership pages. They apply until ICAG replaces or changes them.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
Checked by MSL on

Read the mark and the status separately

Enter the candidate details requested on the official ICAG page and compare every paper shown with your own entry and previous results. Save a copy so that you have the exact mark or code, paper and sitting if you need to raise a query.

The four letter codes published on the checker describe a status rather than a new numerical score. A is absent, NT is not taken, E is exemption and P is previous pass. The key ICAG currently publishes has no F code.

Where the checker displays a mark, use the syllabus pass rule: at least 50%, or 50 marks out of 100, passes the paper. If a result is missing, differs from your record or uses a code you cannot find in ICAG's key, keep a copy and ask the Institute to confirm it instead of guessing.

This page explains the codes ICAG currently publishes. If you see a code that is not in ICAG's key, or a result the portal does not explain, do not guess what it means. Ask ICAG.

Check your result step by step

  • Open ICAG's official result portal rather than an unofficial results page.
  • Check the paper name, sitting, numerical mark and any status code shown.
  • Read A, NT, E and P only according to ICAG's published key.
  • Save or print the result before contacting ICAG about an apparent error or missing entry.
See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • ICAG Student Result Portal

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Result checker legend below the candidate search form
    What it tells you
    The portal defines A as absent, NT as not taken, E as exemption and P as previous pass.
  • ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Section 1.10, PDF page 13 (printed page 11)
    What it tells you
    A candidate passes a paper by obtaining at least 50%, or 50 marks out of 100.
Full reference
ICAG Student Result Portal code key and Professional Qualification Syllabus 2024-2029, section 1.10.
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ICAG CA Professional students checking an examination result.
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How do I apply for ICAG membership after completing the examinations?

Qualification completion

How do I apply for ICAG membership after completing the examinations?

Ask ICAG Member Services for the current membership form and submission instructions, and prepare a complete record of your employment and relevant practical experience. Member Services says prospective members need at least three years of relevant practical experience. The Admissions Committee decides whether an application is approved.

For a person who has completed the qualifying examinations and is preparing an application for admission to ICAG membership.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

Current ICAG guidance

Official sourceICAG Member Services

Rules and services that stay in force, taken from ICAG's current syllabus and its student, results and membership pages. They apply until ICAG replaces or changes them.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Prepare the evidence before you complete the form

Start by asking ICAG Member Services for the current form and submission instructions. Confirm the supporting evidence ICAG currently requires before completing an application.

ICAG's Member Services guidance tells prospective members to have at least three years of relevant practical experience, while the syllabus describes 450 days under the training arrangement, normally over three to five years. Prepare to show how your record meets the complete published framework.

Keep an accurate employment history, dates and descriptions of the relevant work you performed. The Admissions Committee, not MSL, decides whether the application is approved.

Completing the form does not guarantee admission. ICAG checks the evidence and its Admissions Committee makes the membership decision.

Before sending the application

  • Ask ICAG Member Services for the current membership application and submission instructions.
  • Complete your employment history and describe the relevant work you actually performed.
  • Confirm with Member Services how your experience must be evidenced and confirmed.
  • Confirm which supporting documents must accompany the current application.
  • Attach the supporting information requested by the current form and keep a copy of the complete submission.
See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • ICAG Member Services

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Membership admission and practical experience sections
    What it tells you
    Prospective members need at least three years of relevant practical experience and applications are subject to Admissions Committee approval.
  • ICAG Professional Programme Syllabus 2024-2029

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Sections 1.12 to 1.14, PDF pages 13 to 14 (printed pages 11 to 12)
    What it tells you
    The professional qualification includes 450 days of practical work experience under the described training arrangement, normally over three to five years.

Preserved source evidence

Application for Admission to Membership of the Institute

Pages 1 to 3 of the form reviewed on 25 September 2026; its former official download was unavailable when checked on 11 October 2026.

This preserved form asked for personal and employment details, relevant work experience, confirmation by an immediate superior or an ICAG member in the organisation, and two referees in good standing. It said at least one referee must be a chartered accountant the applicant had worked with or under; if the applicant did not work under a chartered accountant, one referee must come from the organisation’s auditor. This records what that reviewed form asked for. It does not establish whether ICAG still uses the same form or requirements. Ask ICAG Member Services for the current form and submission instructions.

Full reference
ICAG Member Services and Professional Qualification Syllabus 2024-2029, practical work experience sections. The form reviewed in September is disclosed separately as preserved evidence.
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People who have completed the qualifying examinations and are preparing an application for admission to ICAG membership.
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Exemptions

How do I apply for an ICAG exemption?

Apply through the ICAG student portal, upload the educational documents ICAG asks for and wait for the Institute's decision. If the exemption is approved, pay the applicable fee before you treat the paper as cleared.

For a new applicant or an existing ICAG student asking to be exempted from one or more CA Professional papers.

Next source check due by . After that date, confirm this guidance before acting on it.

Where this comes from

Current ICAG guidance

Official sourceICAG Student Services

Rules and services that stay in force, taken from ICAG's current syllabus and its student, results and membership pages. They apply until ICAG replaces or changes them.

Where to read it
On ICAG's website, through the link above.
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Apply first, then wait for ICAG's decision

ICAG directs students to its portal for studentship and exemption applications. A new applicant creates an account, while an existing student uses or activates the account connected to the student record. The application instructions ask for identity evidence, a passport photograph and the relevant educational certificates and transcripts.

Your qualification is then assessed against the current exemption rules. For the academic routes in Communiqué ICAG/EXMPTNS/1/26, dated 21 August 2026, ICAG must be able to verify the transcript and certificate with the tertiary institution. The communiqué also requires a certified true copy of the completion certificate.

If your qualification appears in a published table, you may be able to apply. That is not the same as having the exemption on your student record. Keep planning from your confirmed record until ICAG has completed its checks, approved the application and told you what must be paid.

MSL can help you read the published rules, but only ICAG can assess your documents, award the exemption and update your student record.

What to prepare before you submit

  • Use the ICAG student portal connected to your own applicant or student record.
  • Prepare the identity, photograph, certificate and transcript documents requested for the application.
  • For a route covered by the August 2026 communiqué, include the certified true copy of the completion certificate and make sure the institution can verify your documents.
  • Wait for ICAG to confirm the papers approved for exemption and the applicable fee.
  • Complete the required payment before relying on the exemption for progression or examination entry.

Work out your next step

Once you have checked your confirmed passes and paid exemptions, build your personal ICAG study plan. It brings your paper choices, study time and MSL tuition options together. The November 2026 edition shows a warning when its information needs a fresh check; it does not approve examination entry.

See the ICAG source and where to find it

Here is the ICAG source MSL used and the exact passage, if you want to read it yourself.

  • ICAG Student Services

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Official ICAG publication

    Where to find it
    Studentship and exemptions application instructions
    What it tells you
    Applicants use the ICAG student portal and upload the listed identity, photograph, certificate and transcript evidence.
  • Communiqué: Conditional Exemptions for CA Professional Examination

    Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana · Sent to MSL by ICAG directly. No public ICAG link is available.

    Where to find it
    Conditions following the five academic exemption groups
    What it tells you
    The academic exemptions in the communiqué remain subject to document verification, ICAG approval and submission of a certified true copy of the completion certificate.
Full reference
ICAG Student Services application instructions and Communiqué ICAG/EXMPTNS/1/26, August 2026.
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Applicants and existing ICAG students seeking an exemption from one or more CA Professional papers.
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