This is a short presentation of the very essential know-hows of chartered accountancy course.

1. A Guide to the course of
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY

2. CA CURRICULUM
The CA course in general involves following steps:
1. Common Proficiency Test (Entrance Exam)
 4 papers; Objective Examination
2. Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC)
 2 Groups consisting of 7 papers in total
 Eligible to appear after completion of 8 months from date of registering
for the same.
3. CA Final
 2 Groups consisting of 8 papers in total
 3 years practical training under a chartered Accountant with a minimum
stipend of Rs.xxx/-

3. CA ENTRY MODE
 Through CPT
 Enroll with the Institute for Common Proficiency Course (CPC) after passing class 10th
examination conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination
recognized by the Central Government as equivalent thereto.
 Appear in CPT examination after appearing in the Senior Secondary Examination (10+2
examination) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination
recognized by the Central Government as equivalent thereto and after completion of specified
period (60 days) from the date of registration for CPC with the Board of Studies and first day
of the month in which the examination is to be held, viz., students registered on or before 1st
April/1st October will be eligible to appear in June/December examination, as the case may
be.
 Through Direct Entry
 Commerce Graduates/Post-Graduates (55%) or Other Graduates/Post-Graduates (60%)
 Candidates who have passed Intermediate level examination of ICSI or ICWAI

4. Chartered Accountancy
CPT Route Direct Entry Route
Register with the Board of
Studies for CPT after passing
10th Std.
Appear in 10+2
Exam
Appear (Minimum 60 days of
Registration with BOS) and Qualify
CPT and 10+2 Examination
Join Inter(IPC) Course; Both Groups/1st
Group
Appear and pass in Both Groups/Group 1
of Inter Exam after completion of 8
months study course.
Join 3 years Practical training after passing
Group 1/both Groups of Inter Exam
Join CA final Course after passing both
groups of Inter Course
Appear and qualify CA Final Examination while
serving last 6 months of Practical Training
Acquire membership of ICAI
Undergo 35 Hours
orientation course and 100
Hours ITT
Appear and qualify
Group II of inter Exam if
not qualified earlier
Intermediate pass students
of the Institute of Cost
Accountants of India and
Institute of Company
Secretaries of India
Commerce Graduate/Post
Graduate (55%);
Other Graduate /Post
Graduate (60%)
Register for Inter Course
Both Groups. Undergo 35
Hours orientation course
and 100 hours ITT
Join 3 years practical training
and appear in Inter Exam after
8 months of study course & 9
months of Practical Training
Undergo GMCS I Course
during first year of
Practical Training
Undergo GMCS II course
during 19-36 months of
Practical Training
Undergo Advanced ITT
Course during last year of
Practical Training but
before appearing in the
Final Exams.

5. CPT SYLLABUS
1. Section A – Fundamentals of Accounting
2. Section B – Mercantile Laws
3. Section C – General Economics
4. Section D - Quantative Aptitude

6. CA – IPCC SYLLABUS
Group 1
1. Accounting
2. Business Laws, Ethics and communication
3. Cost Accounting and Financial Management
4. Taxation
Group 2
5. Advanced Accounting
6. Auditing and Assurance
7. Information Technology and Strategic Management

7. CA – FINAL SYLLABUS
Group 1
1. Financial Reporting
2. Strategic Financial Management
3. Advanced Auditing and Profession Ethics
4. Corporate and Allied Laws
Group 2
5. Advanced Management Accounting
6. Information Systems Control and Audit
7. Direct Tax Laws
8. Indirect Tax Laws