What we Do
ICPAS supports the development of a competent, ethical, and trusted accountancy profession in Somaliland. The Institute works through professional qualifications, continuing professional development, member services, public-interest initiatives, and collaboration with government, universities, employers, and regional and international professional bodies.
Professional Qualifications
CAF, CATT, and CPA pathways for students, graduates, technicians, and aspiring professional accountants.
CPD and Professional Learning
Short courses, webinars, workshops, and conferences to keep accountants current and competent.
Membership & Professional Standards
A growing professional community committed to ethics, competence, and public trust.
Public Interest and Institutional Development
Supporting better financial reporting, accountability, audit quality, PFM, and SME development.
CPA Qualification (Joint Program with ICPAR Rwanda)
For candidates pursuing professional accountant status through the ICPAS–ICPAR joint CPA pathway.
Certified Accounting & Tax Technician (CATT) Qualification
For candidates seeking technician-level accounting and taxation competence.
Professional Certificate in Accountancy Foundations (CAF)
For beginners or candidates without prior accounting knowledge.
Other Learning Programs & CPD Events
Explore upcoming ICPAS learning opportunities, including CPD webinars, professional courses, and conferences.
UPCOMING CPD & EVENTS
Read the latest upcoming CPD, Training, and Events
VERIFY CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY ICPAS
Employers, institutions, and the public can verify certificates issued by ICPAS using the official verification service.
What you can verify
CPA Certificates
CATT Certificates
CAF Certificates
CPD Certificates
Practicing Certificates & Audit Permit
Start your professional journey with ICPAS
Whether you are a student, graduate, finance professional, employer, regulator, or member of the public, ICPAS provides a pathway to professional competence and public trust.
Frequently asked questions
ICPAS is the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Somaliland, the national professional accountancy body of Somaliland.
ICPAS provides CAF, CATT, and CPA-related qualification pathways, as well as CPD and professional learning opportunities.
Yes. Use the Certificate Verification page to verify eligible ICPAS-issued certificates.
Visit the CPD page and select the course or event you wish to attend.