Q: How to become a Chartered Accountant in India?
A: Here we will list steps to becoming a Chartered Accountant in India.
1. Pass the Common Proficiency Test [CPT]
Eligibility:
– Anyone who has completed 10th standard can register for the CPT.
– Test can only be given once the student clears his 12th standard exams.
Graduates are exempt from the CPT if:
– Bachelor of Commerce Graduate with over 55% marks.
– Any other Bachelors Degree with over 60% marks.
CPT is one paper of four hours and 200 marks divided in 4 sections –
- Fundamentals of Accounting – 60 marks
- Mercantile Law – 40 marks
- General Economics – 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 50 marks
2. Complete Integrated Professional Competence Course [IPCC]
Requirements:
– Complete 9 months of Study Course for IPCC.
– Complete 100 hours of Information Technology Training [ITT]
– Complete Orientation Course [35 hours / 1 week].
– Pass Group I or both Groups of Integrated Professional Competence Examination (IPCE).
3. Register as Articled Assistant for a period of 3 years.
4. Pass both the Groups of Final examination.
Requirements:
– Pass Group II of IPCC if not already passed.
– Appear in Final Examination during last 6 months of 3 years of articled training.
5. Enroll as a member of ICAI and designate as “Chartered Accountant”
Requirements:
– Get Final Examination Certificate.
– Complete remaining period of articled training, if applicable
– Complete Course on General Management and Communication Skill
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