Comprehensive Overview of CA Syllabus and Curriculum

 A globally recognized professional accounting credential is the CA (Chartered Accountant) test. It is one of the most difficult and prestigious tests in the world of business and is provided by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

An applicant must pass three levels of exams—the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final—as well as meet additional qualifying requirements established by the ICAI in order to become a chartered accountant.

Principles and Practice of Accounting, Business Laws and Business Correspondence and Reporting, Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning & Statistics, and Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge are the four papers that make up the Foundation course. The exam is an objective type test that is given twice a year in May and November.

There are two sections for the Intermediate course. groups. Accounting, Corporate Laws and Other Laws, Cost and Management Accounting, and Taxation are the four papers that makeup Group I. Advanced Accounting, Auditing and Assurance, Enterprise Information Systems and Strategic Management, Financial Management, and Economics for Finance papers are all part of Group II. The test is a subjective type examination that is given twice a year in May and November.

Additionally, there are two groups for the final course. Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial Management, Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics, and Corporate and Economic Laws are the four papers that makeup Group I. Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation, Elective Paper, Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation, and Indirect Tax Laws are the four studies that makeup Group II. The test is given twice a week.

The test is a subjective type and is given twice a year, in May and November.

A candidate must not only pass the exams but also adhere to the ICAI's guidelines for practical training. Articleship and Advanced ITT (Information Technology Training) are the two components of practical training.

Overall, passing the CA exam is a difficult procedure that necessitates substantial planning, commitment, and effort. Those who pass the exam, however, are well-respected and have great employment prospects in the finance and accounting fields.

CA exam overview 2023

Candidates can better prepare for the exam by understanding the format of the test. They are able to determine the importance of each subject and the types of exam questions, which aids in creating an effective study regimen.

Exam time management is facilitated by understanding the exam format. It allows applicants to set aside time for each part in accordance with the number of points allotted and the level of difficulty of the questions.

CA Full Form	Chartered Accountant
CA Levels	CA Foundation, CA Inter, and CA Final
CA Eligibility	Foundation: 50% in class 12 Inter: Clear Foundation or graduation with 50% Final: Clear Foundation and Inter with work experience
CA Admission Process	Entrance exam
Course Type	Certificate
CA Registration Fees	Foundation: INR 9800 Inter: INR 18,000 Final: INR 22,000
CA Jobs	Accountant, Financial Manager, Banker, Taxation Consultant, Consultant

Level	Exam Name	Number of Papers	Exam Type	Frequency
Foundation	CA Foundation	4	Objective Type	May and November
Intermediate	CA Intermediate	8 (Group I: 4, Group II: 4)	Subjective Type	May and November
Final	CA Final	8 (Group I: 4, Group II: 4)	Subjective Type	May and November

CA Syllabus 

PAPERS	CA Foundation Syllabus	CA Subjects
Paper 1	Principles and Practice of Accounting
Paper 2	Business Laws and Business Correspondence	Business Laws
		Business Correspondence and Reporting
Paper 3	Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics	Business Mathematics
		Logical Reasoning
		Statistics
Paper 4	Business Economics and Business & Commercial Knowledge	Business Economics
		Business and Commercial Knowledge

CA Intermediate Syllabus 

Group-I	Group-II
Accounting	Advanced Accounting
Corporate and Other Laws	Auditing & Assurance
Cost and Management Accounting	Enterprise Information Systems & Strategic Management
Taxation	Financial Management & Economics for Finance

CA Final syllabus 

Group-I	Group-II
Financial Reporting	Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation
Strategic Financial Management	Elective paper
Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics	Risk Management
Corporate and Economic Laws	Financial Services and Capital Markets
	International Taxation
	Economic Laws
	Global Financial Reporting Standards
	Multidisciplinary Case Study
	Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation
	Indirect Tax Laws

Frequently asked questions

Will candidates for the CA Exams utilize calculators?

Yes. But, aspirants’ calculators must be battery-operated, have just six functions, and only 12 digits for two memories.

In the CA Foundation Exam, are fractional scores rounded up to absolute marks?

The scores are rounded off to the next complete level, according to the latest CA Foundation Exam Standard.

How many stages does one have to pass to study CA?

To pursue CA legally and professionally, one must pass the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final stages of the Chartered Accountancy exam.

What is the mode of the CA Foundation Paper 3 Exam?

The mode of the CA Foundation Paper 3 Exam is a computer-based exam.

What is the maximum time provided for ICAI CA Exam?

The maximum time provided for ICAI CA Exam is 2 hours.

How often does the CA exam take place each year?

CA Exams are held twice a year for all levels.

Is Principles and Practice of Accounting Emerge in CA Executive Syllabus?

No. Principles and Practice of Accounting exist in Foundation Syllabus.

How many papers are there as per the new syllabus of CA Intermediate 2023?

There are 8 papers available as per the new syllabus of CA Intermediate.