Giving brief details about CA Foundation course and how to do a SWOT analysis to select appropriate path (stream) of study to get into CA

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CGEIT, CISM, CISA, PMP, ACIFE, ITSM(ITIL), ISO27001LA, BAIS ..
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In the name of God, the Most Gracious , the Most Merciful
Begin Your Journey with the Destination and Beyond in Mind!
All about ‘Chartered Accountant’ course(s)
 CA – Chartered Accountant – www.icai.org India
Though CA = Post Graduation, students can simultaneously
study for BCom & MCom & Banking or any other finance
related professional examinations (including computer
applications like Tally ERP / GST / Income Tax filing etc.)

2. How can you drive your journey towards
becoming a globally recognized chartered
accounting professional that would suit your
future environment, with further possibilities
of gaining CMA / CS / CIA / CISA / CFA / MBA
and/or IAS / IRS etc.

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Overview about
CA/ACCA/CPA courses
– Competency, Syllabus
& Exam Patterns for each course
It needs
complete
dedication,
hard work,
and
passion for
this
course.

4. • Students MUST always visit (at least weekly once) the official
website of the Board of Studies/Institute that offers the course,
conducting the qualifying examinations and granting the
certificate & membership.
• This will be useful for checking out the relevant article(s) about
CURRENT updated information with respect to Course details,
Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Study materials, Samples & MOCK
Tests, Video/Audio lectures (if offered), Webinars, and Exam &
All Key Information relating to CA/ACCA/CPA courses have
been extracted from the relevant official websites of the
respective institute or from the authorized course providers.

5. Competency Framework –
CA/ACCA/CPA
Management
Accounting
Audit and
Assurance
Leadership &
Management
Financial
Management
Taxation
Strategy &
Innovation
Data, Digital &
Technology
Ethics &
Professionalis
m
Advisory &
Consultancy
Corporate &
Business
Reporting
Governance,
Risk & Control
Stakeholder
Relationship
Management
Difference is mainly in Legal Framework, Taxation and
Reporting Structure that can be complemented by IFRS &
International Taxation as part of Elective(s) in CA ..
Equal
Global
Recogniti
on
MNCs &
Big4
Demands
Difference
in
Regional
Needs
nsmsh.net

7. Students of Commerce
/Accountancy group in 11th can at
once start studying for CA
Foundation, while they study for
11th & 12th and they can clear CA
Foundation exam in the month of
May of the same year as they
complete +2 exam.

8. Students can also study Bcom
(thru DDE so that they focus full
time in completing Typing,
Computer skills practice, Banking
Exams, Tally, TNPSC etc while
they complete CA Intermediate
and also Bcom degree in 3
years.

9. By the time they are in 2/3rd year
of Bcom, they could have already
finished CA Inter and start
working for Article ship training
and also for earning. Articleship
is min. 2 and half year before
sitting for CA Final exam.

12. Steps under foundation route scheme are as under:
• Foundation Course: Register & complete 4 months of theoretical education for
CA-F. Apply & Appear in Foundation Examination after appearing in Class XII
Examination. Qualify Foundation Examination.
• Register for Intermediate Course after qualifying Class XII Examination and
Foundation Examination. Complete 8 months of theoretical education for the
Intermediate Course. Apply & Appear and Pass both the Groups of Intermediate
Examination.
• Complete Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (ICITSS)
before commencement of Practical Training.
• Register for two year Practical Training after passing both the Groups of
Intermediate Examination and completing ICITSS.
• Register for the Final Course after qualifying both Groups of Intermediate
Examination. Complete the four Self-paced Online Modules and qualify the online
assessment. Complete Practical Training. Undergo and Qualify Advanced ICITSS
after completion of Practical Training but before appearing in the Final
Examination. Apply & Appear in Final Examination after completing six months
from the end of the Practical Training period. Qualify both groups of Final

13. How to become a CA Chartered Accountant
Begin +1
(2Years)
with Top
Profile in
Mind
Foundatio
n (6
months)
+ your
desired
degree
(option)
Inter
mediate
(8
months) +
Continue
Degree /
Part-time
Junior
Accountan
t
Complete
Trainings
+
Industrial
experience
/Articleshi
p. Clear
any
pending
part in
Inter.
Final
(1Yr)
Pass &
Get
Certified.
Become a
Profession
al
Member.
Apply for
Jobs:-
in India /
Abroad.
Enjoy
Professiona
l
Positions &
Live with
Ethics.
Keep Up the
Light of
Continuous
Professional
Education.
Help Others
..
Week-ends + 9 Months + 1 Year + 2½ Years + 1 Year =
<5¼Yrs>
Add 6 months for each failed attempt

14. BUSINESS ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
ICAI has introduced exit route namely, Business Accounting Associate, for students
who could not complete their CA Course due to any reason whatsoever.
As per the Scheme of Education and Training, a student after fulfilling the below
mentioned conditions can apply for BAA certificate by paying the prescribed fees:
• Qualified both the groups of Intermediate Examination
• Completed Practical Training
• Completed both the levels of Soft Skills and Information Technology trainings
• Qualified the four Self-Paced Online Modules

15. For Foundation level courses nsmsh’s OLI Academy videos are

16. NSMS Trust’s scholarship is available for “Tuition/Test fees” of OLI

17. Also meritorious level scholarships are available for Intermediate and Final level
students. Check details from ICAI prospectus. Note: OLI Academy, Madukkur
training is only for Foundation level only. For Intermediate remote (week-end doubt
classes only) support is available.

18. The following fee needs to be paid towards :
Level ICAI Registration Fee Tuition/Test Fees(OLI
Academy)
Foundation level (Rs) 9000 4 x 1500 = 6000
Intermediate level 18000 Rs. 5000 for each
paper
Final level 22000 Tuition Not available
• OLI Academy Tuition fees for online study/testing application access and week-
end classes (online/on-site). Students can apply for NSMS Trust’s scholarship.
• While studying, the students can join Alagappa University’s DDE course (BCom
or BBA or any other UG available thru DDE and the fee structure will be
informed based the choice of course.
• OLI Academy’s Computer facilities and Library access can be utilized free of
cost for all students.
• Tally classes can be provided upon request (fee structure will be informed based
on the level of certification – 5 levels are there – from the approved Tally
Certification Authority.

20. Then there is a Self-Paced Online Modules 

21. Self-Paced
Online
Modules

23. FOUNDATION COURSE PAPER – 1: ACCOUNTING (100 MARKS)
Section Contents Weightage
I 1. Theoretical Framework 5%-10%
II 2. Accounting Process 30%-35%
3. Bank Reconciliation Statement
4. Inventories (only addition to what you studied upto +2)
5. Depreciation and Amortisation
6. Bills of exchange and Promissory notes
III 7. Preparation of Final accounts of Sole Proprietors 20%-25%
8. Financial Statements of Not-forProfit Organizations
9. Accounts from Incomplete Records
IV 10. Partnership and LLP Accounts 15%-20%
V 11. Company Accounts 15%-25%

24. PAPER – 2: BUSINESS LAWS (100 MARKS)
Contents Sections
Weightage
1. Indian Regulatory Framework I 0%-5%
2. The Indian Contract Act, 1872 II 20%-30%
3. The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 III 15%-20%
4. The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 IV 15%-
20%
5. The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 V 5%-10%
6. The Companies Act, 2013 VI 15%-
20%
7. The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 VII 10%-15%

25. PAPER –3: QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE (100 Marks)
Part A: Business Mathematics (40 Marks)
1. Ratio and proportion, Indices and Logarithms, 2. Equations
3. Linear Inequalities, 4. Mathematics of Finance
5. Permutations and Combinations, 6. Sequence and Series, 7. Sets, Relations, and
Functions,
8. Basic applications of Differential and Integral calculus in Business and Economics
Part B: Logical Reasoning (20 Marks)
9. Number series coding and Decoding and odd man out, 10. Direction Tests,
11. Seating Arrangements, 12. Blood Relations
Part C: Statistics (40 Marks)
13. Statistical Representation of Data 14. Measures of Central tendency and
Dispersion,
15. Probability, 16. Theoretical Distributions, 17. Correlation and Regression
18. Index Numbers

26. PAPER 4: BUSINESS ECONOMICS (100 MARKS)
1. Introduction to Business Economics
2. Theory of Demand and Supply
3. Theory of Production and Cost
4. Price Determination in Different Markets
5. Determination of National Income
6 Business Cycles
7. Public Finance
8 Money Market
9 International Trade
10 Indian Economy

27. 2.1 CA Study & Exam Cost Chart (for Self-Study and Tuition Fees are not included)
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Type of Fee & Amount Range (as on Jun2020 Cost
INR
Payable To
CA Foundation cost: Prospectus (200) + Registration Fee (9000) +
Optional Students Subscription Fees for Journal (200) – USD740
9,400 ICAI
CA Intermediate Fees (Both Group): Registration Fee (15000 – Single
Group 11000) + Student’s Activity Fees (2000) + Article Assistant
Registration (1000) - $1000 for overseas students
18,000
After completing at least one group of CA Inter, students can enter
into 3 years of Articleship Training. Registration Fee (they are
allowed to get stipend from their employer/training firm)
2,000
ICITSS Fees in India (Information Technology Program – Rs 6500/- +
Orientation Program – Rs 7000/-) – Integrated Course on IT & Soft Skills
13,500
AICITSS Fees in India (Advanced Information Technology Program – Rs
7500/- + Management and Communication Skills – Rs 7000/-)
14,500

28. 2.1 CA Study & Exam Cost Chart (for Self-Study and Tuition Fees are not included)
2/#
Type of Fee & Amount Range (as on Jun2020 Cost INR Payable To
CA Final Course Fees in India(One has to make the payment of Rs 22000/- (Indian
Student) or 1100US$ (Foreign Student) to get himself enroll for the CA Final Course.
22,000 ICAI
Total Payable to Main Course Provider + Examination
Authorities.
79,400
ICAI
Other Additional Online (on demand) coaching + advising fees or
regular classes offered by local tuition providers are to be added
( Otherwise the cost of self-study will be ZERO)
80,000
(approx.) ?
After Passing CA you need to meet Membership Subscriptions
annually (You will be paying from your earning)

29. Prepared & Presented by Advocate N.S.M. Shahul Hameed,
BCom(Hons), MBA, MSc, MPhil(Management), LLB, CMA, CIA,
CGEIT, CISM, CISA, PMP, ACIFE, ITSM(ITIL), ISO27001LA ..
4. Tips for Quick Wins & Optimum Gains !
CA
ACCA
CPA

30. Your Strong areas in
terms of Subjects,
Study, Research,
Analytical & Practical
Approach!
External
Rewarding/Supporting
factors!
Potential problems/risks
that might come in your
way.
First do a SWOT Analysis (for deciding your right choice)
Your Weak areas of
concern that could be
the stopping/negative
points.

31. Strengths: (உங்களின
் பலம்/சக்தி)
• Reading, Note-taking & IT skills, Research,
Analysis, Application, Evaluation &
Synthesis of Principles/Techniques.
• Discussion, Case studies & Presentations
• Health care, Punctuality & Time
Management
• Liking in Accounting, Business Law & Ethics,
Economics, Management & Auditing etc.
Weaknesses: (பலவீனம்)
• Lazy to Reading, Note-taking
• Lack of concentration & Memory
• No IT skill & do not want any training
• Impatience & Deferment attitude
• Weakness in English
• Hate numbers and formulas
• Exam fear (+2 Exam AVG marks <
60%)
Opportunities: (வாய்ப்புகள்)
• Extra help from tutors/colleagues
• Job shadowing (in Accounting/ Finance areas
of concern) & Promotion chances.
• Family affinity towards this profession
• Availability of Online methods & technology
devices & Resources & MOCK Testing Systems.
Threats: (தடைகள்)
That could stop your continuous
professional studies and practice
(including 2 to 3 years of Practical
Training.
Do you have any?
SWOT Analysis

32. Tips for Preparing for Exam
 Use all the study materials given by your course provider as your baseline.
 Besides the official document containing the syllabus and exam patterns, going
through all the latest sample question papers (past and/or mock test), will give
you an idea of questions asked, presentation demanded, and how to answer in
the exam.
 Minimum three times revision is must to clear Most of the Exams.
 Complete your course (self-study or tuition) at least two months before exams.
 Then properly divide the time between revision and practicing papers.
 Practice, Practice, Practice – Solving All MOCK Test Papers
 Complete 100% without omitting any topic, but give more importance to where
the exam marks are more (i.e. according to exam pattern)
 Right steps will get you some marks even though your calculations are wrong.
(Ask me how?)

33. Tips for Quick Wins & Optimum Gains !
• CA, ACCA are not full time degrees but you have different chances of getting
degrees along with your course of study; CPA is after a degree.
• Based on the related subject areas of concern, BCom or BCom (Hons) or BSc
Accounting (UK) are suggested. But you can go for any degree that you like to
add.
• Chances for Optimum Gains of taking CMA, CIA, CS, CMA (US), MBA
professional title, either by opting those exams while studying your main
CA/ACCA/CPA or after completing it.
• Even MBA from reputed institutions are Good!
• Even Engineering students are taking CMA (Cost & Management Accounting !
Or PMP & MBA)
• IT & Accounting Management combination is so Good!!

34. Tips for Quick Wins & Optimum Gains !
• After CA, you might think of going into CS and move
forward towards IAS / IRS to join the real ruling
professional community of India. (In this case CA is
more ideal choice than ACCA/CPA, but it is not an
obstacle as you would have a degree to become eligible
for appearing UPSC exams.
• There are Chartered Accountants taking interest in LAW,
IT, Project/Programme Management areas of concern as
well – in order to build a dynamic competancy in them.

35. Tips for Quick Wins & Optimum Gains !
• A pragmatic approach is required to attain success.
• Shortcuts could be found while selecting your ‘courses’ on your
strategic study path, but no shortcuts is there while studying your
selected course. Selective study of the topics or mugging up of
the topics without understanding their rationale or fundamentals
will not help in passing these kind of professional exams.
• Cover the complete study modules provided by the institute
(Board of Studies).
• Practice exam questions to understand the exam question paper
pattern for each level of course.
• Solve the previous year question papers provided on the official
website.
• Solve case studies for law section. (For tax laws, the formats
should be clear to all the candidates).

36. With OLI Academy you get –
 On-demand lectures for any specific topics of your study
materials. We provide you with the links for download or
send you as email attachments. Flexibility to study with
online resources anywhere, using your laptop / note pad
/cellphone devices.
 Secured access to www.nsmsh.net (with specific user id
and password) for your easier studying of MCQs
(including true/false types, fill up the blanks, match the
following types) online and get to know your progress
periodically.
 EXCLUSIVE (on demand): Live face-to-face sessions with

37. • Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closing each
critical steps of your study project not only helps you become
more organized, but it also holds you accountable for your
own learning outcomes.
• If you are studying using online classes, a study plan is even
more important for your success, since you need to have self-
discipline and determination to complete your studies without the
constant reminders of an instructor.
• Take into consideration upcoming tests and other commitments
that you may have. Lastly, your study plan should be
reasonable that you can actually follow.
• OLI Academy will assist you to ‘begin with the end in mind’ –
i.e., achieving the desired result.

40. We are together responsible for promoting good
academic and professional education and ethical culture
in you as well as the whole students community.
But, you alone are accountable for your own education
and through this develop a love of learning which will
extend beyond your time with us.
Attitude is everything!. This quality will be key for you
as you take your next steps into the world of work or
further study.
Keep up the light of self-learning and life-long
learning!

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in the Selected Path
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