ICPASS
Established by Act of the National Legislature

The standard of trust for South Sudan's accountancy profession.

ICPASS regulates, develops and represents Certified Public Accountants across the Republic — safeguarding the public interest and building the financial integrity of a young nation.

Regulation
Standards-setting & oversight
Examination
Three-tier CPA(SS) qualification
Development
Continuing professional education
Representation
Voice of the profession
The CPA(SS) journey

From classroom in Juba to chartered professional — a deliberate path.

A six-stage progression developed in line with IFAC International Education Standards. Every CPA(SS) earns the designation through the same rigorous route.

STAGE / 01

Student

Open enrolment

Register as an ICPASS student. Minimum entry: South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education or equivalent.

STAGE / 02

Foundation

~12 months

Six papers covering financial accounting, business law, economics and quantitative techniques.

STAGE / 03

Intermediate

~12 months

Audit, taxation, public sector accounting and financial reporting under IFRS & IPSAS.

STAGE / 04

Final

~12 months

Advanced auditing, strategic financial management, professional ethics and integrated case study.

STAGE / 05

Articleship

3 years

Supervised practical experience with an ICPASS-approved training employer.

STAGE / 06

CPA(SS)

Lifelong

Admitted to membership. Use the designation Certified Public Accountant of South Sudan.

State of the profession · 2025

The numbers behind a growing institute.

Updated quarterly from the membership and examinations registers maintained by the Secretariat in Juba.

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Members in good standing
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CPD hours delivered
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Approved training employers
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States represented
News & continuing education

What the profession is reading and attending.

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Featured
Public interest12 April 2026

ICPASS adopts revised IPSAS framework for South Sudan public sector reporting

Council has approved the gazettement of the updated International Public Sector Accounting Standards, with phased implementation across ministries beginning July 2026.

Examinations08 Apr 2026

April diet results released — 71% pass rate at Foundation level

Profession01 Apr 2026

ICPASS signs reciprocity MoU with the East African Federation of Accountants

Council21 Mar 2026

Hon. Mary Yar elected ninth President of the Institute

Upcoming CPD
All events
  • 07 May
    IFRS 18 implementation workshop
    09:00 EATHybrid · Juba
    8 CPD
  • 14 May
    Public sector audit forum
    08:30 EATIn-person · Wau
    6 CPD
  • 22 May
    Anti-money-laundering masterclass
    14:00 EATVirtual
    4 CPD
  • 05 Jun
    Annual CPA(SS) convention
    All dayIn-person · Juba
    16 CPD