CA

Requirements to become a Chartered Accountant:
1. Through CPT route:
(I) Enrol 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.
(ii) 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 recognised 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.
(iii) Join Intermediate (IPC) Course/ATC after passing CPT and 10+2 examination.Undergo Orientation ProgrammeComplete 100 hours ITTStudents are advised to undergo Orientation Programme and complete 100 hours
ITT at the earliest but these are to be completed compulsorily before
commencement of their articleship.Appear in Intermediate (IPC) Examination/ATE on completion of 8 months of study
course as on first day of the month in which the examination is to be heldJoin articled training after passing either Group I or Both Groups of Intermediate
(IPC) Course.Undergo First General Management and Communication Skills (GMCS) course (15
days) during the first year of articled training.Undergo Second General Management and Communication Skills (GMCS) course (15
days) after completion of 18 months of articled training but before completion of
articled training. Alternatively, attend Four Weeks Residential Programme on
Professional Skills Development.Clear Group II of Intermediate (IPC) Examination if not done earlier.
(iv) Join CA Final Course:After passing Intermediate (IPC) Examination register for Final course with the
Board of Studies;Collect study material of the Final course and prepare for the Final examination;Complete Advance Information Technology Training during the third year of
practical training but before appearing in the Final Examination;Complete articled training of 3 years.
(v) Appear in the final examination on completion of the practical training or while serving
last 6 months of articled training on or before the last day of the month prece