The document provides information about becoming a Chartered Accountant in India. It outlines the steps one must take which include passing the Common Proficiency Test (CPT) after 10th grade, completing a 10+2 exam and CPT, enrolling in the Intermediate Integrated Course of IPCC, completing 3 years of articleship training, passing the CA Final exam, and then enrolling as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It details the exam schemes and pathways for CPT, IPCC, direct entry, and provisional registration. It also discusses career and earnings opportunities after becoming a CA.

1. SHRIKANT DASSHRIKANT DAS 1
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTSCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

2. SHRIKANT DASSHRIKANT DAS 2
 FIRST CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTFIRST CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
IN INDIA AFTER 1949 ACTIN INDIA AFTER 1949 ACT,
 Every year the student who secures FirstEvery year the student who secures First
rank In Chartered Accountantsrank In Chartered Accountants
Examination is awarded G.P. Kapadia goldExamination is awarded G.P. Kapadia gold
Medal which is in his memory.Medal which is in his memory.
G.P.KapadiaG.P.Kapadia

3. SHRIKANT DAS 3

4. SHRIKANT DAS 4
WHAT IS CAWHAT IS CA ??
Chartered Accountancy is seen as the elite ofChartered Accountancy is seen as the elite of
finance profession . Every business andfinance profession . Every business and
company small or big needs a charteredcompany small or big needs a chartered
accountant in their money related matters.accountant in their money related matters.
They have a wide array of opportunities inThey have a wide array of opportunities in
Business and Industry, Financial services orBusiness and Industry, Financial services or
Individual practice.Individual practice.

5. SHRIKANT DAS 5
WHY CA COURSEWHY CA COURSE ??
Chartered Accountancy Course offers theChartered Accountancy Course offers the
students a dream career in the specialized areasstudents a dream career in the specialized areas
of Accounting ,Auditing , Corporate Finance,of Accounting ,Auditing , Corporate Finance,
Corporate Laws, Taxation. As practitioners ofCorporate Laws, Taxation. As practitioners of
public accounting.public accounting.
This includes services like includeThis includes services like include
financial management , planning andfinancial management , planning and
financial policy determination.financial policy determination.

6. SHRIKANT DAS 6
HOW TO REGISTERHOW TO REGISTER ??
Students can download the applicationStudents can download the application
form from www.icai.org or the prospectusform from www.icai.org or the prospectus
and application form is available at theand application form is available at the
regional chapters.regional chapters.
Students can also register onlineStudents can also register online
through www.icai.org .through www.icai.org .

7. 7
Steps for becoming a charteredSteps for becoming a chartered
accountant:accountant:
SHRIKANT DAS

8. SHRIKANT DAS 8
 Enrol for Common Proficiency Test (CPT ) ,
after passing Class 10 examination.
 Pass 10 + 2 examination and CPT.
Entry level test for CA.
Multiple Choice Question-type exam, for 200 Marks,
With 1 Mark for a correct answer and 0.25 negative mark for a wrong answer.
Needs to score 30% marks in each subject and 50% of total marks to pass CPT exam.
 The test is divided into two sessions of two hours each
 Enrol for Common Proficiency Test (CPT ) ,
after passing Class 10 examination.
 Pass 10 + 2 examination and CPT.
Entry level test for CA.
Multiple Choice Question-type exam, for 200 Marks,
With 1 Mark for a correct answer and 0.25 negative mark for a wrong answer.
Needs to score 30% marks in each subject and 50% of total marks to pass CPT exam.
 The test is divided into two sessions of two hours each
Scheme for CPT / CAScheme for CPT / CA
Entrance…….Entrance…….

9. SHRIKANT DAS 9
 Enroll for Group I or Group IIEnroll for Group I or Group II
 Complete 9 months of Study CourseComplete 9 months of Study Course
 Complete Orientation Course of one week spanning (35 hrs)Complete Orientation Course of one week spanning (35 hrs)
 Complete Information Technology Training (100 hrs)Complete Information Technology Training (100 hrs)
 Appear and Pass in Inter ExamsAppear and Pass in Inter Exams
 Register for 3 years Article ship Training on passing either Group IRegister for 3 years Article ship Training on passing either Group I
or both theor both the
Groups of IPCCGroups of IPCC
 Enroll for Group I or Group IIEnroll for Group I or Group II
 Complete 9 months of Study CourseComplete 9 months of Study Course
 Complete Orientation Course of one week spanning (35 hrs)Complete Orientation Course of one week spanning (35 hrs)
 Complete Information Technology Training (100 hrs)Complete Information Technology Training (100 hrs)
 Appear and Pass in Inter ExamsAppear and Pass in Inter Exams
 Register for 3 years Article ship Training on passing either Group IRegister for 3 years Article ship Training on passing either Group I
or both theor both the
Groups of IPCCGroups of IPCC
Scheme for IPCC………Scheme for IPCC………

10. SHRIKANT DAS 10
 Those students are eligible to register directly for IPCC without passing the
Common Proficiency Test (CPT):-
Graduates or Post Graduates from Commerce stream having minimum of 55% or
other Graduates minimum of 60% of the total marks in the examination
Who have passed the Intermediate level examination of CWA or CS.
Can directly enter in the Article ship of 3 years period after completing :
The Orientation Course
The Information Technology Training Appear and Pass in Inter Exams
 Those students are eligible to register directly for IPCC without passing the
Common Proficiency Test (CPT):-
Graduates or Post Graduates from Commerce stream having minimum of 55% or
other Graduates minimum of 60% of the total marks in the examination
Who have passed the Intermediate level examination of CWA or CS.
Can directly enter in the Article ship of 3 years period after completing :
The Orientation Course
The Information Technology Training Appear and Pass in Inter Exams
Scheme for DIRECTScheme for DIRECT
ENTRY………ENTRY………

11. SHRIKANT DAS 11
Students who are pursuing the Final year of Graduation Course is eligible for
provisional registration to the Intermediate Course.
Student should submit required certificates within six months from the date of
degree exam.
Student can undergo and complete ITT or Computer Training and Orientation
course.
If student fail to produce the proof within the aforesaid period, his provisional
registration will be cancelled
Students who are pursuing the Final year of Graduation Course is eligible for
provisional registration to the Intermediate Course.
Student should submit required certificates within six months from the date of
degree exam.
Student can undergo and complete ITT or Computer Training and Orientation
course.
If student fail to produce the proof within the aforesaid period, his provisional
registration will be cancelled
:ProvisionalProvisional
Registration………Registration………

12. SHRIKANT DAS 12
 Appear and pass both group of CA Final exam during last 6 months of articled
training after completion of Both groups of CA Inter / IPCC.
 Complete 3 years of Articled Training.
 Complete GMCS ( 15 days ).
 Enrol as a member of ICAI and designate as Chartered Accountant.
 Appear and pass both group of CA Final exam during last 6 months of articled
training after completion of Both groups of CA Inter / IPCC.
 Complete 3 years of Articled Training.
 Complete GMCS ( 15 days ).
 Enrol as a member of ICAI and designate as Chartered Accountant.
:CA FINAL ………CA FINAL ………

13. SHRIKANT DAS 13
 One can join an industry and have a job with a salary
package between 4-lakh4-lakh PA to 24- Lakh PAPA to 24- Lakh PA INDIAN
RUPEES only.
One can start her / his own .co and earn money.
One can join a CA.co & be a partner under Partnership
Act and earn money.
 One can join an industry and have a job with a salary
package between 4-lakh4-lakh PA to 24- Lakh PAPA to 24- Lakh PA INDIAN
RUPEES only.
One can start her / his own .co and earn money.
One can join a CA.co & be a partner under Partnership
Act and earn money.
:WHAT AFTERWHAT AFTER
CA COURSE ????CA COURSE ????

14. SHRIKANT DAS 14
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW SYLLABUS…..
Financial Reporting
 Corporate Financial Reporting
 IFRS based Financial Reporting
 US GAAP based Financial Reporting
Strategic Management
 Study of Business Environment
 Understanding Strategic Planning and Analysis
 Ability to understand and formulate Functional Strategies
Financial Management
Advanced Management Accounting
Information Technology and Systems Control
Business Ethics

15. SHRIKANT DAS 15
NEW INITIATIVES- EDUCATION &
TRAINING
 Launch of new course for Accounting Technicians & IPCC
 Establishment of CA Student Benevolent Fund
 Setting of Centre of Excellence for CA Students
 Introduction of concept E-Learning
 Launch of Virtual Institute Project providing e-services to members and
students
 Three Months Residential Course for improving General Management &
Communication Skills

16. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
[Set up by an Act of Parliament]
“ICAI Bhawan”, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi – 110 002.
Phone: 91-11-39893989, 30110210
Website: www.icai.org
SHRIKANT DAS 16