Chartered Accountancy (CA)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), a statutory organization, governs and upholds the chartered accountant profession in India, encompassing accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial assessment for individuals and organizations. As a premier commerce institute in Kerala, we prepare aspiring chartered accountants for essential tasks such as filing tax returns, auditing financial statements, registering businesses, maintaining investment records, and preparing financial reports. Additionally, a formally trained CA is qualified to offer consulting services to clients.
Chartered Accountancy (CA)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), a statutory organization, governs and upholds the chartered accountant profession in India, encompassing accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial assessment for individuals/organizations. This profession involves tasks such as filing tax returns, auditing financial statements, registering businesses, maintaining investment records, and preparing financial reports. Additionally, a formally trained CA is qualified to offer consulting services to clients.
Why CA Course?
The competence of the company's CA is vital for financial stability as they offer advice and safeguard against fraud and financial irregularities. The CA field provides excellent career prospects with steady advancement, a lucrative title, and increasing salary packages based on experience and expertise.
Course Structure
The CA course comprises three levels: CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final. Certification also mandates a 2-year articleship.
Accounting |
Business Laws |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Business Economics |
Advanced Accounting |
Corporate and Other Laws |
Taxation |
Cost and Management Accounting |
Auditing and Ethics |
Financial Management and Strategic Management |
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Financial Reporting |
Advanced Financial Management |
Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics |
Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation |
Indirect Tax Laws |
Integrated Business Solutions |
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FAQ
1. Can students from non-Commerce streams learn CA?
Students from non-commerce streams can also choose CA; they can start with the foundation course after the 12th or select direct entry after graduation.
2. What is the pass mark for the CA course?
The passing score for CA exams is at least 40% in individual subjects and 50% in aggregate.
3. Are there any requirements to be eligible for the CA program?
The candidate applying for the CA Foundation exam should have successfully passed 12th grade, and the candidate applying for the CA Inter level must have graduated or have cleared four papers in the CA Foundation exam.
4. Does CA have any age limit?
There is no maximum age-limit for the CA course. A minimum age should be 17 years (Class 12 pass). A finance or accounting professional can pursue the CA course at any phase of their career.
5. What is the eligibility criteria for registering in Intermediate Course through Direct Entry Route?
Graduates/Post-Graduates in Commerce (with minimum 55% marks) or Graduates/Post-Graduates other than in Commerce (with minimum 60% marks) or Intermediate level passed candidates of Institute of Company Secretaries of India/Institute of Cost Accountants of India are eligible for registration to Intermediate Course through Direct Entry Route.
6. I am pursuing the last year of Graduation. How can I join CA Course?
You can register provisionally for the CA Intermediate Course through Direct Entry Route. After completing the Graduation with requisite marks and completion of eight months of study period in Intermediate Course from the date of provisional registration, you would become eligible to appear in Intermediate Examination.
7. How often is the CA Foundation Exam conducted each year?
The CA Foundation Exam is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) three times a year
8. How many attempts are allowed for CA Foundation exams?
A candidate has a maximum of 6 attempts to clear the Foundation examination. The six attempts are generally valid for three years from the date of registration.
9. Are Chartered Accountancy Exams Computer Based?
No, Chartered Accountancy exams are paper-based.
10. Is there negative marking in CA Foundation exam?
Yes, there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in Objective Type papers.
11. What is the passing score for CA Exams?
The passing mark for CA Final is minimum of 40% aggregate in each individual subject and 50% aggregate of all the subjects at one sitting in either both the groups or a single group. Candidates who do not score the minimum percentage, have to take the exam again in the next cycle.
12. What is the duration of CA exams?
The duration to complete each paper in CA exams is 3 hours.
13. Is the Articleship mandatory to get the full qualification of CA?
Yes, the CA articleship is mandatory for students to complete to be eligible to appear for the CA Final examination. The articleship is a three-year program that involves practical training under the guidance of a chartered accountant (CA). During the training, students gain real-world exposure to the field of accountancy and are involved in various tasks related to: Auditing, Taxation, ROC compliances, Filing tax returns, and Preparing financial statements