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ICAN A4 Business Law: Exam Prep

The full ICAN A4 study text by syllabus area, with practice, flashcards and timed mocks.

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About this course

Prepare for ICAN Foundation A4 (Business Law) on the 2025 syllabus. Study each syllabus area in plain English with worked examples, then practise in the exam's own formats, track your strong and weak topics, review flashcards and sit timed mock exams. Skillnaija is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

Every answer in Corporate and Business Law rests on a rule that came from somewhere: the Constitution, an Act, an English rule Nigeria received, or a judge's decision. Knowing where a rule comes from tells you how strong it is and which rule wins when two conflict, which is exactly what an accountant needs when advising a client on a contract, a tax demand or a company filing.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 23 lessons

  1. Sources of Nigerian law22 min
  2. Courts and tax institutions20 min
  3. Technology, evidence and data law20 min
  4. Partnerships and business names26 min
  5. Company law: CAC, types of company and incorporation25 min
  6. Company law: capital, shares, debentures and charges22 min
  7. Company law: directors and company secretary22 min
  8. Company law: members, meetings and resolutions21 min
  9. Company law: records, accounts, audit and tax compliance21 min
  10. Company law: taxation of companies20 min
  11. Company law: administration, winding up and reform22 min
  12. Law of insolvency18 min
  13. Criminal law for business and accountancy practice20 min
  14. Law of contract21 min
  15. Agency18 min
  16. Law of torts19 min
  17. Sale of goods21 min
  18. Hire purchase18 min
  19. Insurance18 min
  20. Banking and negotiable instruments24 min
  21. Employment law20 min
  22. Trusts and administration of estates19 min
  23. Alternative dispute resolution19 min

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Most Skillnaija courses can be started free with a free account: your first two courses are free to start, then one new course each month. Some courses are paid; the course page in the app shows whether ICAN A4 Business Law: Exam Prep is one, and its price, before you pay. You can also buy any course on its own for twelve months, or open every course with the All-Access Pass. Certificates are never sold: you earn one by passing the course's project.

How long does ICAN A4 Business Law: Exam Prep take to complete?

4 weeks · ~3 hrs/week. There are 23 lessons, about 8 hours of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start ICAN A4 Business Law: Exam Prep?

Professional exam. You can start from scratch — no prior experience is assumed.

What will I learn in ICAN A4 Business Law: Exam Prep?

You will build practical skills in Nigerian legal system, Contract law, Agency and partnership, Company law (CAMA 2020), Applying the law to scenarios. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for ICAN A4 Business Law: Exam Prep?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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