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Professional Accountant Shadow Scheme

Gain real-world experience by shadowing seasoned accounting professionals in your area

Shadow Experienced CPAs
Hands-on Experience
Professional Networking
Career Advancement
Professional Mentorship

Why Join the Shadow Scheme?

Transform your accounting career through immersive professional experiences

Collaboration

The PTC, in collaboration with the members’ services and communications directorate, will raise awareness of new professional initiatives, while the membership committee ensures effective placement of members in the SHADOW program.

Pilot Run

ICAN-USA District Society aims to establish the FATS and PASS programs as long-term initiatives. However, they will begin as a two-year pilot to assess their effectiveness and value. The programs may be discontinued if objectives are not achieved or prove unsustainable.

Permanency

If the pilot runs of either or both the FATS and PASS programs prove successful, the BOD of ICAN-USA may decide to make the programs permanent upon the approval of the members at an AGM.

National Program

Following successful implementation at the ICAN-USA district level, the FATS and PASS programs may be expanded nationally through ICAN HQ in Nigeria to enhance the Institute’s professional visibility and proactive reputation.

Meet Our Professional Mentors

Learn from experienced accounting professionals across various specialties

David Roberts

Babatunde Adewole, CBF, FCA

Chairman

15+ years in corporate taxation

Corporate Tax International Tax M&A Taxation

Specializes in complex corporate tax structures and international tax planning for multinational corporations.

12 Mentees
4.9 Rating
Oladimeji Akinola, MBA, FCA

Oladimeji Akinola, MBA, FCA

Vice Chairman

12+ years in audit & assurance

Financial Audit Internal Controls SOX Compliance

Expert in financial statement audits, internal control evaluation, and regulatory compliance for public companies.

8 Mentees
4.8 Rating
Modupe Otusanya, MBA, FCA

Modupe Otusanya, MBA, FCA

General Secretary

10+ years in corporate finance

Financial Planning Cost Accounting Strategic Planning

Focuses on management accounting, cost analysis, and financial strategy development for manufacturing organizations.

6 Mentees
4.9 Rating