ICPAS and ICPAR Commence First Joint CPA Examination Sitting
The first examination sitting under the ICPAS–ICPAR Joint CPA Program marks a major milestone in professional accountancy education and regional cooperation.
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Somaliland (ICPAS) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) officially commenced the first examination sitting under their Joint CPA Program in February 2026.
More than 100 candidates sat various CPA examination papers from 23 to 27 February 2026. The sitting followed the Memorandum of Understanding between ICPAS and ICPAR aimed at strengthening professional education and examination standards in Somaliland.
A Milestone for Professional Accountancy
The inaugural sitting represents an important step in establishing a credible and internationally benchmarked professional examination pathway for candidates in Somaliland.
“This partnership ensures internationally benchmarked examinations for our candidates and strengthens the credibility of the accounting profession in Somaliland.”
Dr. Saed Ahmed Sulub, CEO of ICPASRegional Cooperation
The examination sitting also reflects the broader cooperation between ICPAS and ICPAR in professional education, examinations, institutional development, and regional integration.
“Our collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building strong professional institutions and advancing regional integration.”
Julian Ingabire Kayibanda, Director of Strategy and Institutional Sustainability, ICPARGovernment Support
The Accountant General of Somaliland, Mr. Hassan Musa Khalif, visited the examination center to observe the conduct of the examinations, underscoring government support for professional standards and public financial management reforms.
Dual Professional Recognition
Under the Joint CPA Program, successful candidates are expected to progress toward professional recognition through both CPA Somaliland and CPA Rwanda, strengthening regional professional mobility.
The first sitting therefore represents not only an examination milestone, but also an important step toward stronger institutions, harmonized professional standards, and sustainable professional development across the region.
Explore the CPA Program
Learn more about the qualification structure, program levels, eligibility and examinations.
About ICPAS
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Somaliland is the national professional accountancy organization responsible for developing and promoting the accounting profession in Somaliland through professional education, examinations, certification, continuing professional development, and technical and ethical standards.
ICPAS and ICPAR Commence First Joint CPA Examination Sitting
The first examination sitting under the ICPAS–ICPAR Joint CPA Program marks a major milestone in professional accountancy education and regional cooperation.
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Somaliland (ICPAS) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) officially commenced the first examination sitting under their Joint CPA Program in February 2026.
More than 100 candidates sat various CPA examination papers from 23 to 27 February 2026. The sitting followed the Memorandum of Understanding between ICPAS and ICPAR aimed at strengthening professional education and examination standards in Somaliland.
A Milestone for Professional Accountancy
The inaugural sitting represents an important step in establishing a credible and internationally benchmarked professional examination pathway for candidates in Somaliland.
“This partnership ensures internationally benchmarked examinations for our candidates and strengthens the credibility of the accounting profession in Somaliland.”
Dr. Saed Ahmed Sulub, CEO of ICPASRegional Cooperation
The examination sitting also reflects the broader cooperation between ICPAS and ICPAR in professional education, examinations, institutional development, and regional integration.
“Our collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building strong professional institutions and advancing regional integration.”
Julian Ingabire Kayibanda, Director of Strategy and Institutional Sustainability, ICPARGovernment Support
The Accountant General of Somaliland, Mr. Hassan Musa Khalif, visited the examination center to observe the conduct of the examinations, underscoring government support for professional standards and public financial management reforms.
Dual Professional Recognition
Under the Joint CPA Program, successful candidates are expected to progress toward professional recognition through both CPA Somaliland and CPA Rwanda, strengthening regional professional mobility.
The first sitting therefore represents not only an examination milestone, but also an important step toward stronger institutions, harmonized professional standards, and sustainable professional development across the region.
Explore the CPA Program
Learn more about the qualification structure, program levels, eligibility and examinations.
About ICPAS
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Somaliland is the national professional accountancy organization responsible for developing and promoting the accounting profession in Somaliland through professional education, examinations, certification, continuing professional development, and technical and ethical standards.