CA – Chartered Accountancy

Chartered Accountancy is a promising career option for an individual who wishes to walk down the aisle of accounting and taxation. A qualified CA professional sits in reputed organizations and deals with their account details. To deem eligible as a Chartered Accountant, every candidate has to get through the CA examinations conducted by the ICAI. The ICAI is an Indian statutory body that administers and regulates the chartered accountancy course. ICAI issues Standards of Auditing and other technical standards to be observed by all Chartered accountants in India. ICAI monitors and conducts all CA related examinations provided in the course options

Syllabus for CA Foundation Course

Eligibility for Admission:

Class 10th Passed are eligible for the admission in foundation course.

Paper – 1: Accounting

Paper – 2: Business Laws

Paper – 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Paper – 4: Business Economics

Syllabus for CA Intermediate Course
Group I Group II
Paper – 1: Advanced Accounting Paper – 4: Cost and Management Accounting
Paper – 2: Corporate and Other Laws Paper – 5: Auditing and Ethics
Paper – 3: Taxation

Section A: Income Tax Law

Section B: Goods & Services Tax

 Paper – 6: Financial Management & Ethics Management

Section A: Financial Management

Section B: Ethics Management

Syllabus for CA Final Course

Group I Group II
Paper – 1:  Financial Reporting Paper – 4:  Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation
Paper – 2:  Advanced Financial Management Paper – 5:  Indirect Tax Laws
Paper – 3:  Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics Paper – 6:  Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) 

Final Course

Eligibility for Admission:

Those who passed CA intermediate course can register for final course.

GROUP – I

PAPER 1: Financial Reporting
PAPER 2: Strategic Financial Management
PAPER 3: Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics
PAPER 4: Corporate and Economic Laws

GROUP – II

PAPER 5: Strategic Cost Manage- ment and Performance Evaluation
PAPER 6: Elective Paper (One to be chosen from the list of Elective Papers)
PAPER 7: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation
PAPER 8: Indirect Tax Laws

ELECTIVES

PAPER 20A: STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS VALUATION (SPMBV)
PAPER 20B: RISK MANAGEMENT IN BANKING AND INSURANCE (RMBI)
PAPER 20C: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STARTUP (ENTS)

CA FAQ

1. What is the CA course?

The Chartered Accountancy (CA) course is a professional accounting qualification governed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It prepares students for roles in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial consultancy.

2. What are the stages in the CA course?

There are three main levels:

  • CA Foundation (entry-level after 12th)
  • CA Intermediate (after clearing Foundation or via Direct Entry)
  • CA Final (after completing both groups of Intermediate and 2years of articleship)

3. Who can join the CA course?

  • After 12th (Commerce/Science/Arts): Through CA Foundation
  • Graduates/Postgraduates: Through Direct Entry Scheme

4. What is Articleship in CA?

Articleship is a mandatory 2 years of practical training under a practicing CA during the CA Intermediate and Final stages. It provides real-world exposure in accounting, taxation, audit, and more.

5. What is the passing criteria for CA exams?

  • 40% in each subject

50% aggregate in a group
Both conditions must be met to pass a group.

6. What are the career opportunities after CA?

  • 1. Auditing & Assurance
     2. Taxation (Direct & Indirect)
     3. Corporate Finance & Investment Banking
     4. Management Consultancy
     5. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
     6. Company Secretary or Legal Compliance Roles
     7. Entrepreneurship / Startups
    8. Academics & Teaching
     9. Government Services & PSU Jobs
    10. International Opportunities
     11. Information Systems & Risk Management
    12. Independent Practice

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