Students interested in Accountancy/Accounting may also consider related programmes such as Finance, Banking/Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Insurance and Actuarial Science.
Accountancy/Accounting and Economics both deal with financial and business matters, but they approach them from different perspectives. Understanding the difference can help students choose wisely.
Accountancy/Accounting and Banking/Finance are related courses, but they focus on different sides of the financial and business world. Here is how they differ.
NBC candidates seeking Accountancy/Accounting should understand the required O'Level subjects and the additional relevant subjects recognised for NBC holders.
Some institutions recognise ICAN, ACCA, AAT and ATS qualifications for Accounting Direct Entry, subject to the specific stage, grade and other requirements of the institution.
Several institutions listed for Accounting accept ND, NCE or HND through Direct Entry, but the required grade and field of study can vary.
Accountancy/Accounting Direct Entry can be available to candidates with A' Level, IJMB, ND, NCE, HND, JUPEB and certain professional qualifications, depending on the institution.
The general Direct Entry requirement for Accountancy/Accounting includes two A' Level passes from specified subjects, while individual institutions may accept other qualifications under their own conditions.
The general O'Level requirement for Accountancy/Accounting is five SSC credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics, together with two other relevant subjects.
Candidates applying for Accountancy/Accounting through UTME should prepare for Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other Social Science subject.