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Students of Final (New) Group II may note that the Study Materials for the following subjects, relevant for May, 2020 examination, have been webhosted at the BoS Knowledge Portal on the Institute’s website www.icai.org – Paper No. Paper Name Particulars Paper 5 Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation Study Material webhosted Paper 6A Risk Management Study Material webhosted Paper 6B Financial Services and Capital Markets Part A of Study Material webhosted Paper 6C International Taxation Study Material webhosted Paper 7 Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation Module 3 webhosted [Chapters 15 to 23 on compliance and procedural law of direct taxes]Module 4 webhosted [Chapters 1 to 8 on International Taxation] Paper 8 Indirect Tax Laws Module 1 webhosted [Chapters 1 to 7 on GST]Module 2 to be webhosted on 21.10.2019 [Chapters 8 to 13 on GST] One more module of the Study Materials of Paper 7 and Paper 8, the Study Material of Part B of Paper 6B and the Study Material of Paper 6D Economic Laws would be webhosted at the BoS Knowledge Portal by the first week of November, 2019.The study material kit of Final (New) Group II would be available at the CDS Portal by the end...

CA Admit Card | Foundation, Intermediate (IPC), Intermediate, Final Nov 2019  ICAI has released admit cards of CA Foundation, IPCC/Inter and Final exam for Nov 2019 on 15th October,2019. To download CA admit card, you must have IPCC/Inter or Final registration number and password to login icaiexam.icai.org Note: Physical admit cards will be sent by post to only those who submitted physical OMR exam forms and are found to be eligible. However no physical admit cards will be sent to those who applied online. They will be required to print their admit cards from the below-mentioned website. http://icaiexam.icai.org Admit cards in respect of candidates admitted to the Foundation, Intermediate (IPC), Intermediate, Final Nov 2019  examination, with their photographs and signatures on them, are hosted on icaiexam.icai.org Candidates may print their admit cards from the said website.  For downloading/printing of the admit cards, candidates will have to login to their Single-Sign-On account at icaiexam.icai.org as under: 1. Visit http://icaiexam.icai.org 2. Login using your your login id and password. 3.Click on “view” link in front of Admit Card. For the purpose of online downloading of CA  Final Admit Card, the candidates should enter the following details: 1.Student Registration No. or the Bar Code No. on the Exam Form 2.Personal Identification No....

ICAI made an announcement with respect to Evaluation of answer books of CA exams on 21st September, 2019. Thereafter, a webinar was conducted on 22nd September, 2019 wherein the procedure and processes followed in the examination system were explained and all the misgivings about the examination process were cleared. Further, an announcement elucidating Procedure and Process followed in Examination System was hosted on ICAI website on Sept. 24th, 2019.A section of the students led by agencies external to the Institute have been demonstrating outside the ICAI premises from 23rd September, 2019. In order to empathize the genuine concern, if any, of the students, they were given an opportunity to meet the officers and council members on 24th September, 2019 wherein more than ten representatives including ICAI members, non-members and students participated in the discussions. The representatives of agitators submitted that their only demand is to allow for provision of re-checking of answer books in the Chartered Accountancy examinations. They however despite persistent advise did not give any specific memorandom.The representatives were assured that the Institute will take all necessary measures to protect their interest within the provisions of the CA Regulations 1988. They were also advised to call off their...

It has been brought to our notice that certain adverse reports relating to the system of evaluation of answer books of CA exams are doing the rounds in social media. In this connection, following reforms which have been put in place recently are brought to the attention of the stakeholders in respect of the ICAI examination system1.Digital evaluation : As communicated in January 2019 Chartered Accountant Student newsletter , continuing further from the pilot e evaluation for first group of Intermediate Nov 2018 exams; all papers of Intermediate and Foundation level exams in November 2019/May 2020 will be put through the digital evaluation mode bringing in following benefits Doing away with stages of physical handling of answer books Avoiding variations in marks awarded by examiners. Eliminating scope of any totalling errors Continuous review of performance of the Examiners on real time basis; Generation of analytical reports enabling quality control checks; and 2. Central evaluation: Further the Central Evaluation is being carried out in several papers of CA exams, w.e.f November 2018 wherein examiners evaluate answer books under the supervision of Head Examiner/Associate Head Examiners.3. Machine based evaluation: Effective May, 2019 exams, objective type questions for 30 marks have been introduced in select papers...

ICAI Clarification on CA Students Protest against on Exam Papers Evaluation Methods Synopsis : ICAI President Clarification Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6hqbS978oA First Announcement on 21-09-2019 wrt evaluation of Answer Books. (Click Here) and thereafter a Webinar was conducted for explaining the same. CA Regulations 39(4) allows correction of marks awarded in only 3 cases  No marks awarded to any answer or part of it Totalling Error in step-wise marks wrong carry forward or part of marks awarded to answer on the cover page of answer books However, students and other parties to protest insisted on their demand for allowing re-evaluation of the answer books. ICAI requested them to call off the agitation but they are determined to continue with the agitation. ICAI has made an announcement with respect to Evaluation of answer books of CA exams on 21st September, 2019. Thereafter, a webinar was conducted on 22nd September, 2019 wherein the procedure and processes followed in the examination system were explained and all the misgivings about the examination process were cleared.A section of the students led by agencies external to the Institute have been demonstrating outside the ICAI premises from 23rd September, 2019. In order to empathize the genuine concern, if any, of the students,...

Law and Audit are the scariest subjects in the CA Final course because what we read is actually a theory but what ICAI asks in the exam is beyond our expectations. Even getting pass in theory papers like Audit seems to be a challenge but still, there are some students who score exemption in these subjects. How? Do they work extraordinary? Have they completed SM, PM, MTP, RTP everything? Or what was their strategy? Such type of questions might be roaming in your mind. You will find all such answers on this page. None of the students takes CA Final lightly otherwise he could not be a CA Finalist. Every person works hard to achieve their goal. But what is the difference by which some students achieve exemption and other could not even clear these subjects? Here we are sharing you a strategy by which you can also achieve exemption in CA Final audit and Law papers – Do Not Replace Keywords It is a myth among students that you have to write a bookish language. Be practical students, you cannot remember such language for a long. So, you can use your language but the keywords in the answers should not be...

Students, only 1 month is left in your exams and you must be in a dilemma how to revise such a vast course in just 1 month and how to make a CA Final preparation strategy for last one month. Don’t be afraid that you are in the worst position and now nothing could be possible. There are still many students who haven’t completed their course yet, so you must consider yourself lucky enough that you have completed the course at least and now it’s time for revision. Give your 100%, ICAI will give you 50% and you need only 50% to clear this exam. In order to clear CA Final exams, you must make a Study plan, you must revise your course throughly before the exams and PRACTICE LOT OF QUESTIONS to gain clarity over the concept clearly. But if you are sharp enough to recall everything in one revision that doesn’t waste your time. It’s time for hard work with complete dedication. You need to study 15 hours daily. Although we are assuming that you have completed your course properly one time. CA Final Preparation Strategy for Last One Month Now, we are going to tell you how to...

Chartered Accountant is the most reputed course in the commerce stream. Hence, every commerce student dream to be a successful Chartered Accountant and wants to know how to become a CA (chartered accountant) in India but becoming CA is not that easy. It needs complete dedication, hard work, and passion towards this course. If you can’t give all these things then leave it, CA is not a course for you. Here we are sharing with you a guide which will surely help you to become a successful Chartered Accountant. But before starting such, let me explain you the steps to become a CA in India. Steps to Become a CA in India The vast syllabus of Chartered Accountancy is divided into 4 steps – CA Foundation (For Details : Click Here) CA Intermediate (For Details : Click Here) Articleship Training (3 year) CA Final (For Details : Click Here) Moreover, You can get in touch with our expert, Miss Abhilasha Sharma or Mr. Abhishek Bajaj (Mobile – 9051753757) exclusively associated with Zeroinfy.in  Hope you can find this article helpful. If you did like this Blog then Share it with your friends who are doing CA Final studies or who will be giving their...

This is the last stage of the Chartered Accountancy curriculum. The unique feature of the entire theoretical education of the Chartered Accountancy curriculum is the supportive and complementary practical training. A student would undergo theoretical education and three years of practical training compulsorily during the course of Chartered Accountancy. This balanced approach helps the students to appreciate the underlying practical applications of the theoretical education scheme. Students after qualifying both the groups of Intermediate Examination are eligible to register for Final Course and would be allowed to appear in Final Examination during last six months of practical training after successful completion of Four Weeks Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS). In order to develop a strong base for Information Technology and soft skills to prepare the students for corporate world, students of Final Course are imparted AICITSS during the last two years ofthe practical training but before appearing for Final Examination.The students will be tested on Advanced Information Technology (AICITSS) through online test paper/ OMR Test Paper conducted by the Examination Department which they would be required to qualify with the requisite grades to be eligible to appear for Final Examination. For enabling students to acquire...

Foundation Course is the entry level for Chartered Accountancy Course. Students after appearing in class 12th examination conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the Central Government as equivalent thereto, can register for Foundation Course. Students can appear in the Foundation Examination after qualifying the senior secondary (10+2) examination conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognised by the Central Government as equivalent thereto. Students after registration to the course are required to complete a minimum of4 months study period from the date of registration in order to be eligible to appear in the Foundation Examination, i.e., students registered on or before 30th June/ 31 st December will be eligible to appear in November/ May examination, as the case may be. Students who are Graduates/ Post Graduates with prescribed percentage marks or its equivalent grade in the examination conducted by any recognized University (including Open University) or Intermediate level examination passed students of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India or The Institute of Company Secretaries of India are exempted from passing Foundation Course. Such students on fulfilling the requirements can register directly to Intermediate Course....

This is the first stage of the Chartered Accountancy curriculum wherein only working knowledge of core and allied subjects to accountancy profession is covered, while at the Final course, advanced application knowledge of core and allied subjects to accountancy profession has been intended to be inculcated. The unique feature of the entire theoretical education of the Chartered Accountancy curriculum is the supportive and complementary practical training. A student would undergo theoretical education and three years of practical training compulsorily during the course of Chartered Accountancy. This balanced approach will help the students to appreciate the underlying practical applications of the theoretical education scheme. In order to develop a strong theoretical base, students of Intermediate Course, who have registered through Foundation Course route or Intermediate level examination passed students of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India or The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, are required to undergo eight months study course before appearing for the first time in the Intermediate Examination. Since proper understanding of the modern world necessitates knowledge of present day technology and skills, students are imparted Four Weeks Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (ICITSS) before joining for the practical training. It is to...