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Yes, age can't be a barrier, everything depends on your skill and attitude toward the job.

You can work in senior-level positions in reputed private organizations. Completing the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants course at the age of 45 can be a good decision if your future aspirations align with it.

The CA Foundation course is the entry-level exam in the Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification process. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) conducts the CA exams in India. The CA course fees for registration forms in India vary depending on the level of the course. The CA course fees are payable at the time of registration and may include additional charges for other services or materials provided by ICAI. The exam form fee for foundation course is INR 1500. Further the course fee includes registration fee as well as journal membership which may vary. The total cost of the CA Foundation course is around INR 11,000.

The Chartered Accountant course is administered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in India. The CA course is divided into three levels namely CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final. The CA course duration can be up to 4.5 years. In the case of the foundation courses, the candidates can have six attempts. The CA Foundation Exam is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) thrice a year. The registration for the foundation course remains valid for three years. On the other hand in the case of intermediate and final, the number of attempts is unlimited. 

In CA courses, candidates have to pass every paper with a minimum of 40 percent marks. The CA Final is the last level of the Chartered Accountancy course. After clearing the CA Final course, candidates are certified by the ICAI to practice Chartered Accountancy professionally. CA Final exam pattern is prescribed by the ICAI. The exam is conducted bi-annually in the months of May and November. CA Final course and exam pattern is similar to CA Foundation and CA Intermediate but the difficulty level is a few notches higher. CA Final exam has eight papers (Group I and Group II). 

As you missed the call from  Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)  for books delivery, you should call back them or check messages or visit ICAI Portal or you can wait for redelivery option. 

Candidates wanting to apply for the Chartered Accountancy course at ICAI Delhi must pass the three levels including the CA Foundation Course, CA Intermediate Course, and CA Final Course. Under the Education and Training Scheme, there are two ways to begin a CA course: the Foundation Course Route and the Direct Entry Route.

Candidates who completed their Class 12 must complete the Foundation Route. Candidates who finished their graduation or postgraduation, can skip the Foundation exams and directly apply for the Intermediate exams. 

There is no maximum age-limit for the CA course. However, minimum age should by 17 years (Class 12 pass). A finance or accounting professional can pursue the CA course at any phase of their career.

CA is a designation given to an individual who has acquired Chartered Accountancy certification from a statutory body that has determined that the individual possesses knowledge and abilities.

The ICAI offers a few scholarships to students. There are four categories of scholarships schemes namely, Merit, Merit-cum-Need based, Need-based and Weaker Sections Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded twice a year (April and October). Students are required to apply for scholarship in the prescribed application form available on the ICAI website.

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CA exams are conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in eight overseas locations:

• Abu Dhabi
• Bahrain
• Doha
• Dubai
• Kathmandu
• Kuwait
• Muscat
• Thimpu