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3 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
Candidates who are interested in investment analysis and portfolio management, want a global career or are ready to invest in further exams can opt for CFA. But if they wnat accounting and auditing, want a strong domestic career base and also value wide options of career options they can go for CA.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 6
The difficulty level of ICAI CA exams is as follows:
CA Level | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
Tough | |
Tough | |
the toughest |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 6
Yes, ICAI CA Intermediate exam is tough. There are total 6 papers, divided into 2 groups, in CA Inter exam. The syllabus includes topics related to Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Law, etc., which are tough to crack. The pass percentage of CA Intermediate exams is very low - 10%.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 6
It is not easy, yet not impossible to crack CA Intermediate exam without coaching. If a student is determined, disciplined and fully dedicated towards CA Inter exam preparation, she/she can crack it with self-study.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 6
No, there is no sectional time limit in ICAI CA exam. Candidates have to answer all sections within given time. CA Final exam for Paper 1 to 5 is of 3 hours each and Paper 6 is of 4 hours. During this time, they have to answer all the subjective and MCQs.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 9
To help you with the basic differences between these two, The table's here. Take a look
| Parameters | CA | CPA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Chartered Accountant | Certified Public Accountant |
| Duration | 4.5 - 5 years to complete | 18 Months approx. |
| Recognition | Global | Global |
| Provided By | The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) |
| Focus | Indian accounting standards, taxation, and law. | US GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting |
Note - The information is taken from external sites and may vary.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 9
To be honest, CA exams are one of the toughest exams in India. And you definitely need to upskill yourself with a few things, if you really want to become a CA -
- Technical Skills in Tally, SAP, and Excel
- Expertise in Accounting, Audit, Taxation, etc., subjects
- Analytical thinking to do well in exams
- Time Management
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4 months agoContributor-Level 9
Because it's a globally recognised designation that can give you the best career opportunities in the accounting and commerce sectors. The demand for CAs in every sector is high, and the salary potential is significant.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 6
ICAI CA Intermediate exam is conducted in following 9 overseas cities:
Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Thimphu (Bhutan), Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu (Nepal), Kuwait, Muscat and Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
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