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The National Body for Professional Accountants in Somaliland 


The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Somaliland (ICPAS) is the national body for professional accountants in Somaliland. The institute stands for the development of the accounting profession and accountants in Somaliland

Established by an Act of Parliament


The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Somaliland (ICPAS) was established under Law No. 75, the Public Financial Management Act. In addition, the Accountants Act Bill—designed to further strengthen the regulation and oversight of the accountancy profession—is currently in the final stages of enactment.

ICPAS serves as the statutory and professional body responsible for setting professional standards, certifying accountants, regulating professional conduct, and strengthening financial accountability and transparency across Somaliland’s public and private sectors.

ICPAS Team 


Dr. Saed Sulub

Dr. Saed A. Sulub

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)               

Nasra Abdi Ismail

Nasra Abdi Ismail

Director,  Membership & Professional Development

Awil Mohamoud

Awil Mohamoud 

Director of Operations and Finance       

Werda Abdirizak

Werda Abdirizak 

Finance Officer 

Abdijibar Mohamed

Abdjibar M. Elmi 

Registration & Student Affairs Officer

Awo Saeed

Awo Saeed 

Registration &Communication Officer

Abdiqadir M Yonis

Institutional Development & Governance Advisor

Governing Board (Council)


Hassan Musa Khalif

Chairman/President

Saeed Mohamed Elmi

Deputy Chairman/VP

Ibrahim Saeed Ismail

Member

Musa Yusuf Osman

Member

Hayat Mohamed Ismail

Member

Ahmed Mohamed Nur

Member

Hassan Ali Hirsi 

Member

Mohamed Ahmed Liban 

Member

Hassan Farah Mohamed

Member

Hamse Mohamed Farah

Member

Mohamed Yusuf Abdi

Member