YOUR GATEWAY TO CAREER IN CHARTERED  ACCOUNTANCY

1. Registration & Study For Common Proficiency Test (CPT)
1. Pass Class 10 Examination and register with the Board of Studies of CA Institute for COMMON PROFICIENCY TEST (CPT)
2. Collect Study Package.
3. Prepare for the test by reading the study material.
4. Simultaneously study and appear for 12th (10+2) Examination.
5. After appearing for 12th appear in Common Proficiency Test.
6. CPT exams are held in JUNE and DECEMBER Every Year.
2. Common Proficiency Test At A Glance
1. It is an entry level test for Chartered Accountancy.
2. It is a test of four subjects:

(a) Accounting (60 Marks)                              (b) Mercantile Laws (40 Marks) 

(c) General Economics (50 Marks)              (d) Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)

3. CPT is an objective type test with negative marking for choosing wrong options.
4. The test is of 200 marks and passing marks are 100.
5. The test is divided into two sessions of two hours each with a break in between.
3. Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC)
1. A candidate is eligible for enrolment for IPCC on passing the Common Proficiency Test (CPT) and 12th (10+2) Examination.
2. After registering for IPCC a candidate has to undergo a self study course of 9 months.
3. A candidate has to complete Orientation Programme of 35 Hours and 100 Hours of Information Technology Training (ITT) during the study course of 9 Months.
4. After completing the above, a candidate is eligible to appear for the IPCC exam.
5. The subjects of IPCC are classified into two groups which a student can study an appear in the examination either group-wise or both the groups together.
6. In order to qualify for Articleship ( 3 years) it is mandatory for a student to Pass GROUP I of IPCC.
7. The subjects of IPCC are as follows:

8. IPCC exams are held in MAY and NOVEMBER Every Year.
8. Accounting Technician Course (ATC) – OPTIONAL

A candidate who does not wish to complete IPCC can opt for the Accounting Technician Course. Such a candidate can appear in Group I of IPCC which is also equivalent to the Accounting Technician Examination (ATE) if he has undergone a study course, inclusive of orientation programme and 100 hours ITT for a period not less than nine months as on the first day of the month in which the examination is held. After passing Accounting Technician Examination (ATE), he will also be required to complete 12 months of work experience, as per the guidelines of the Council and on production of a certificate to this effect he will be issued Accounting Technician Certificate by the concerned decentralized regional office.

5. CA – Final
1. After passing IPCC, register for CA-Final Course.
2. Collect study material and study for final examination.
3. Join Articleship under a practicing Chartered Accountant and undergo 3 years of training.
4. Undergo General Management and Communication Skills (GMCS) Course during the period of articled training.
5. Appear for Final Examination after completing 2 ½ years of articled training and complete balance 6 months of training.
6. Pass final examination and enroll for membership.
7. The subjects for CA-Final Course are: 

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YOUR GATEWAY TO A CAREER IN CHARTERED  ACCOUNTANCY

STEPS TO BE TAKEN TO BECOME A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

1. Register & Study For Common Proficiency Test (CPT)

1. Pass Class 10 Examination and register with the Board of Studies of CA Institute for COMMON PROFICIENCY TEST (CPT)
2. Collect Study Package and prepare for the test by reading the study material.
3. Simultaneously study and appear for 12th (10+2) Examination.
4. After appearing for 12th appear in Common Proficiency Test.
5. CPT exams are held in JUNE and DECEMBER Every Year.

2. Common Proficiency Test At A Glance

1. It is an entry level test for Chartered Accountancy.
2. It is a test of four subjects:

(a) Accounting (60 Marks)                              (b) Mercantile Laws (40 Marks) 

(c) General Economics (50 Marks)              (d) Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)

3. CPT is an objective type test with negative marking for choosing wrong options.
4. The test is of 200 marks and passing marks are 100.
5. The test is divided into two sessions of two hours each with a break in between.

3. Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC)

1. A candidate is eligible for enrolment for IPCC on passing the Common Proficiency Test (CPT) and 12th (10+2) Examination.
2. After registering for IPCC a candidate has to undergo a self study course of 9 months.
3. A candidate has to complete Orientation Programme of 35 Hours and 100 Hours of Information Technology Training (ITT) during the study course of 9 Months and then appear for IPCC exam.
4. The subjects of IPCC are classified into two groups which a student can study an appear in the examination either group-wise or both the groups together.
5. In order to qualify for Articleship ( 3 years) it is mandatory for a student to Pass GROUP I of IPCC.
6. The subjects of IPCC are as follows:

7. IPCC exams are held in MAY and NOVEMBER Every Year.

4. CA – Final

1. After passing IPCC, register for CA-Final Course.
2. Collect study material and study for final examination.
3. Join Articleship under a practicing Chartered Accountant and undergo 3 years of training.
4. Undergo General Management and Communication Skills (GMCS) Course during the period of articled training.
5. Appear for Final Examination after completing 2 ½ years of articled training and complete balance 6 months of training.
6. Pass final examination and enroll for membership.
7. The subjects for CA-Final Course are: 

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