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How to Register for CITN with Ordinary Level Certificate, to enroll in the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) with an O/Level certificate, you will need to follow these steps below:

Meet the minimum entry requirements: The minimum entry requirement for the CITN is five O/Level credits, including English and Mathematics. The five O/Level credits in WAEC, GCE, or NECO, including English and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings, provided that an O/Level pass in Mathematics is acceptable for students studying in humanities and an O/Level pass in English Language is acceptable for students majoring in science. Letters of acceptance into a university and a letter of recommendation from the candidate’s department head are also required. Such candidate will be eligible for a special cost-savings package worth 50%.

Register for the foundation level exam: To start your journey to becoming a chartered tax practitioner, you will need to register for the foundation level exam of the CITN. The foundation level exam is the first stage in the CITN professional qualification program. Visit the CITN website: Go to the official website of the CITN at https://www.citn.org/mem_reg.php?mtype=PFS

Study for the exam: After registering for the exam, you will need to prepare adequately by studying the required materials. The CITN provides study materials that you can use to prepare for the exam. You will need to study with CITN Syllabus, also study and practice past questions on Foundation Exams Past Questions.

There are four exams in the foundation level of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) professional qualification program. These exams cover various aspects of taxation and are designed to assess your understanding of tax principles, policies, and practices. The four exams in the CITN foundation level are:

• Principles of Taxation
• Business Law
• Financial Accounting
• Economics

Take the exam: The CITN foundation level exam is a computer-based exam that covers various aspects of taxation. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions that you will need to answer within a specified time.

the foundation level exams of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) are conducted using a computer-based testing (CBT) platform. The CBT platform allows candidates to take the exams on a computer and provides immediate feedback on their performance.

The CITN has adopted the CBT platform to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its examination system, reduce the incidence of exam malpractice, and ensure the integrity of the exam process. Candidates who register for the foundation level exams will be required to take the exams using the CBT platform at a designated examination center.

It is important to note that candidates will need to be familiar with the CBT platform and practice using it before taking the actual exam. The CITN provides training on how to use the CBT platform, and candidates are advised to take advantage of this training to prepare adequately for the exams. Click here to learn more about CBT for foundation exams

How to Register for CITN with Ordinary Level Certificate

Pass the exam: To progress to the next stage of the CITN professional qualification program, you will need to pass the foundation level exam. The pass mark for the exam is 50%.

Progress to the next level: Once you have passed the foundation level exam, you can progress to the next level of the CITN professional qualification program. The program has three levels, and you will need to pass all three levels to become a chartered tax practitioner.

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The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN Registration Discounts for NYSC and Undergraduates offers according to the institute portal.

It is great opportunity for the NYSC corps member and undergraduates to take part in this diet CITN examinations irrespective of discipline studied, whether universities or polytechnics candidates, you are eligible.

Members of the NYSC corp are eligible to write the institute examination with a special cost-reduction package that includes a 25% registration discount and a 50% examination fee discount throughout the service year.

CITN Registration Discounts for NYSC and Undergraduates 2023

Undergraduates are entitled to the same special cost-saving package as student members, which includes a 25% registration discount and a 50% examination fee discount, as long as they have earned five O’ Level credits—including English Language and Mathematics—in no more than two sittings. A certified letter of acceptance from the undergraduate’s tertiary institutions would also be necessary. Before moving on to higher levels, these students will begin taking the Institute’s Examinations at the Foundation level.

READ: CITN April 2023 Exam Diet Registration

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria CITN April 2023 Exam Diet Registration has begun according to the institute portal. See details below:

This is to inform all registered students of the Institute that entries for the APRIL  2023 Professional Examinations commenced on Monday, January 09, 2023, and closes on Sunday, April 02, 2023. 

A one-week window for late registration with a penalty fee of five thousand naira (N5,000.00) will be opened from Monday, April 03, 2023, to Sunday, April 9, 2023. Candidates are therefore advised to pay their annual subscription (if outstanding), apply and submit their forms online as directed below:

CITN April 2023 Exam Diet Registration Guides for Online Application

1.         Go to www.portal.citn.org

2.         Input your username and password in the “member login area” Any candidate who is yet to obtain his or her username and password should request same by sending a mail to studentaffairs@citn.org and copy peterohayagha@citn.org. Use the username and password to update your profile and pay your due subscription. Without performing this initial process, you cannot proceed to register for the examination. Click ‘Register for examination.’

3.         Choose an examination centre, then choose an examination.

4.         Candidates will be required to upload their signatures on the portal

5.         The page of the subjects you are to write will automatically come up

6.         Candidates are to tick the courses they intend to write

7.         Click on ‘Proceed to payment’ where a 19 digits reference code will be generated.

APRIL 2023 DIET EXAMINATION DATES

Tuesday, 18th & Wednesday, 19^th April, 2023

PAYMENT METHODS FOR EXAMINATION:

Candidates can choose any of the following payment options:

1.        Pay Online:

Process: Pay using any Bank ATM Debit Card (Mastercard, VISA, Verve) on Global Pay, Webpay or pay with Quickteller on the CITN Portal.

Using this channel, your application will be submitted automatically.

2.        Pay directly to CITN Zenith Bank Plc: Account Number 1010147149. Send Payment teller with reference code to exams@citn.org and omolola.olatomiwa@citn.org for an update.

APRIL 2023 DIET EXAMINATION CENTRES

CITN April 2023 Exam Diet Registration

The examination will be held in the centres located in the following cities:

1. Abuja
2. Ado-Ekiti
3. Benin
4. Damaturu
5. Enugu
6. Gombe
7. Ibadan
8. Ilorin 
9. Jos
10. Kaduna
11. Kano
12. Lagos
13. Port-Harcourt

FOUNDATION EXAMINATION

The examination for Foundation Level is a Computer Based Test (CBT) in two pleats:

40 Short Answers Questions for one (1) mark each

60 Multiple Choice Questions for one (1) mark each

EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND MALPRACTICES: CITN April 2023 Exam Diet Registration

Note that it is an offence for candidates to bring wrist watches (of any kind), mobile phone(s) or other electronic gadgets, including any incriminating material, into the examination hall, the penalty for such offence and other examination offences are contained in the Institute’s Examination Regulation, and Malpractices document hosted on our website, kindly visit www.citn.org for details.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

1)        Potential students must ensure that they complete their registration and exemption applications on or before Monday, April 03, 2023, to be eligible to write the 2023 April diet. 

2)        Students that registered or claimed exemption using a Statement of Result (of more than six (6) years after graduation) or any student that signed an undertaking for submission of the certificate with the Institute will have to submit his/her certificate. Otherwise, such a candidate will not be allowed to sit for the exam.

3)        NYSC corp members are also eligible to write the Institute examination with a special reduction cost package of 25% discount on registration and 50% discount on examination fee during the service year.

4)        Undergraduates are to enjoy same special reduction cost package of 25% discount on registration and 50% discount on examination fee as student members provided that they possess five credits (in not more than two sittings) at O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics. In addition, a certified letter of admission from the Tertiary Institutions of the undergraduate would be required. Such students will start sitting for the Institute’s Examinations from the Foundation level before progressing to other levels.

CITN April 2023 Exam Diet Registration

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria CITN Induction Program for November 2022 has announced the induction of new membership on its portal which shall take place from on 22nd to 25th November 2022.

Note the date of Induction Activities
Pre-Induction Orientation Programme: Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th November, 2022
Venue: Ostra Hall, Behind MKO Abiola Gardens, Opp. NNPC Gas plant, Alausa, Ikeja, lagos State

Induction Ceremony : Friday, November 25, 2022.
Venue: The Lagoon, 1C Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 12.00 p.m.

CITN Induction Program for November 2022

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria have released the list of Inductees for the forthcoming Induction of the Associate Membership of CITN. Click the button below to download list or scroll /search to find your name. Congratulations…

Click here to download First Batch List of Inductees for Associate membership

Click here to download Second Batch list of Inductees for Associate membership

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