The ICAN Skills level is where academic knowledge meets professional practice. You move from bookkeeping to full IFRS reporting, from case-law recall to real audit planning, from tax rules to tax advice. It's a step up — and it's exactly where self-study candidates most often stall.
PPT's Skills programme is designed around that shift. Every subject is taught by a chartered specialist, every topic is drilled with real ICAN past questions, and every module ends with a marked mock exam.
- 18 weeks of structured live tuition
- 4 weekday sessions + Saturday revision
- All six Skills papers covered in depth
- Full IFRS coverage aligned with the coming diet
- Case-driven audit and taxation teaching
- Marked mocks with personalised feedback
The six papers you'll master
- Performance Management (PM) — advanced costing, budgetary control, divisional performance.
- Financial Reporting (FR) — IFRS framework, group accounts, complex transactions.
- Financial Management (FM) — investment appraisal, working capital, cost of capital.
- Public Sector Accounting & Finance (PSAF) — IPSAS, government accounting, budgeting.
- Taxation — personal, companies income tax, VAT, tax planning.
- Audit, Assurance & Forensics (AAF) — regulatory framework, risk, evidence, reporting.
How the 18 weeks are structured
Weeks 1–12 work through the full syllabus paper by paper. Weeks 13–16 are past-question intensives with tutor-led answer breakdowns. Weeks 17–18 are timed full mocks in ICAN exam conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How many papers are at ICAN Skills?+
Six papers: Performance Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Public Sector Accounting & Finance, Taxation, and Audit, Assurance & Forensics.
Can I take Skills without completing Foundation?+
Only if you hold an ICAN-recognised exemption. Otherwise Foundation is a prerequisite.
How long is the Skills programme?+
18 weeks with 4 live sessions per week plus a Saturday revision tutorial.
Do you cover the latest IFRS updates?+
Yes — our Financial Reporting content tracks the current IFRS in force for the coming ICAN diet, including IFRS 15, 16 and 18 where examinable.