IBN_Yunus

Since ICAN is making it compulsory for us to practise for 3 years before induction... Why can't they just post us to audit firms after our results are out? 🤦‍♂️ Especially we young graduates

Choosing halal loneliness instead of temporary haram comfort is not easy. But every time you choose Allah over your desires, Allah sees it.

One thing I like about my school. There’s Masjid in all faculties or department🤭✨🤲 Guess the name of the school😌

If your mood chose a Qari’ (Reciter), who would it be? Me: Sheikh Abdullah Matrood🥹🤍🎧

Day 1 of many as a Director of Accounting Policy! A new career milestone I am thankful for. One of my previous bosses once said to me: “Idris, you are a star. You will always shine wherever you go”. Here is me taking a chance on myself, once again! New Slack update 😊

This one is a very unique problem ohhh! Your sister died in FEBRUARY and by June you’re kissing and are in love with her husband???? If you won’t listen to your fellow women, at least listen to Ayanfe and stop this please 😭

To anyone switching into accounting and finance without an accounting degree: here is my advice You’re not behind, but you do need to close the gap fast. Accounting graduates have spent 4 years drilling debits, credits, and how the statements actually flow. You’ll be competing with that, so build the same foundation on your own terms. Do the following: 1. Learn the basics while you chase the qualification ICAN or ACCA won’t teach you what a trial balance is or why accruals matter. They assume you know it. Spend 4-6 weeks getting solid on double entry, ledgers, P&L vs Balance Sheet, VAT basics, and how cash flow links to profit. There are resources on YouTube or take courses on Udemy and coursera 2. Get practical skills recruiters test for Excel is non-negotiable pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas. Add Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage if you can. Most graduate interviews will ask you to walk through a journal entry or explain a variance , you need to talk the language, not just pass exams. 3. Don’t do qualifications in isolation ICAN is valuable in Nigeria, but it’s theory-heavy. Pair it with real work like internships, volunteer bookkeeping for an SME. Employers hire for proof that you can do the job, not just that you’re studying. 4. Find a mentor inside the profession Someone 3-5 years ahead of you who can review your CV, tell you which roles to target, and talk you through your first month on the job when you’re stuck on reconciliations . Ask directly. Most accountants remember what it felt like to start and will help if you’re specific about what you need. The switch is doable. The people who make it aren’t the ones with the perfect degree but they’re the ones who treat the fundamentals like a job and get their hands dirty early. You also need to ask yourself what area of accounting are you aiming for audit and assurance, tax, financial accounting, investment banking, management accounting etc, that changes what you should learn first.

“My husband cannot come and say I should come and pay school fees with him, it’s not done… My money is my money. His money is for all of us. That’s what Islam says…”