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How to become a Chartered Accountant in India after 10th

Becoming a Chartered Accountant in India involves a multi-stage process, including Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams, along with practical training. CAs play key roles in auditing, taxation, and financial advisory, with opportunities in public practice, the corporate sector, and government. While the journey is challenging, the profession offers prestige, financial stability, and global recognition.

  • Category : Finance and Accounting

Career Overview

    How to become a Chartered Accountant in India after 10th
  • Category: Finance and Accounting
  • Skills: analytical prowess, Interpersonal Skills, Business and Industry Knowledge,ethical judgment, and effective communication skills
  • Time Required: 5 years
  • Investment: ₹ 50000
  • Salary Package Expected: ₹ 100000
  • Published On: 01-Jan-2024
  • Career Type: conventional

Career Description

To become a Chartered Accountant (CA) in India after 10th, you need to follow following steps:

  1. Enroll in Foundation Course:

    • After completing 10+2, register for the CA Foundation course conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

  2. Clear Foundation Exam:

    • Successfully pass the CA Foundation exam to progress to the next level.

  3. Enroll in Intermediate Course:

    • Register for the CA Intermediate course.

  4. Complete Articleship:

    • Undergo a 3-year articleship (practical training) under a practicing CA after passing either or both groups of the Intermediate exam.

  5. Prepare and Clear CA Final Exam:

    • Enroll for the CA Final course after completing the articleship.
    • Prepare for and successfully clear bot... Read More

To become a Chartered Accountant (CA) in India after 10th, you need to follow following steps:

  1. Enroll in Foundation Course:

    • After completing 10+2, register for the CA Foundation course conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

  2. Clear Foundation Exam:

    • Successfully pass the CA Foundation exam to progress to the next level.

  3. Enroll in Intermediate Course:

    • Register for the CA Intermediate course.

  4. Complete Articleship:

    • Undergo a 3-year articleship (practical training) under a practicing CA after passing either or both groups of the Intermediate exam.

  5. Prepare and Clear CA Final Exam:

    • Enroll for the CA Final course after completing the articleship.
    • Prepare for and successfully clear both groups of the CA Final exam.

  6. Complete GMCS and ITT:

    • Undergo General Management and Communication Skills (GMCS) and Information Technology Training (ITT) courses during the articleship.

  7. Register for CA Membership:

    • Upon passing the CA Final exam and completing the articleship, register as a member of ICAI.

  8. Compliance with Other Requirements:

    • Fulfill other requirements set by ICAI, such as completing the prescribed hours of orientation and completing the Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS).

  9. Receive Membership Certificate:

    • Once all requirements are met, ICAI will issue the membership certificate, officially designating you as a Chartered Accountant.

  10. Maintain Continuous Professional Development:

    • Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, taxation, and industry trends through continuous learning and professional development.

Remember that the process may evolve, and candidates should refer to the latest guidelines from ICAI for accurate and up-to-date information.

How To Persue Your Career

Step 1

Complete your Highschool (10th)

Complete your Highschool (10th) with any subject.

Step 2

Register with ICAI and Complete your Intermediate (12th)

While doing your intermediate register with ICAI for foundation course [1st January or 1st July]

Please note:

1. you can complete your intermediate with any stream to become CA, but its recommended that you complete it with commmerce stream.

2. While doing your intermediate, you can also prepare for CA foundation exam.

Step 3

Qualify class 12th and Foundation

Qualify class 12th and Foundation [ May/June or November/December]

Please note in a year CA foundation exam is conducted 2 times and you can appear any of them and any time.

Step 4

Register for intermediate exam

Once you clear your CA foundation exam  Register for CA intermediate exam
 

Step 5

Appear in CA Intermediate exam

Appear in intermediate exam (Group1 and Group 2) after 8 months of study period and  Pass in either or both groups of Intermediate.

Please note:

If you have already cleared Intermediate level examination of Institute of Company Secretaries of India or Institute of Cost Accountants of India then you can directly appear in CA Intermedite exam without clearing CA Foundation exam.

Step 6

Attend 4 weeks of ICITSS

4 weeks Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft skills ( ICITSS )
1. ITI - 15 days
2. OP - 15 days
 

Step 7

Register for 3 Years Articleship

Register for 3 Years Articleship (practical training) under certified CA having

1. 10 to 15 years of working experience

2. should not have more than 8 articles working under him

How to apply for Articleship:

1. ICAI

2. Use Reference

3. Use external website (like naukri.com, linkedin)

Step 8

Register for Final CA course

After completing all the above steps, Register for Final CA course
after passing both group of intermediate (Group 1 and Group 2)

Please note:

You can appear forr ICITSS and 3 year Articleship after passing in either or both groups of Intermediate but to appear CA Final, you need to pass in both groups of  CA Intermediate exam.

Step 9

Become CA even after doing Graduation

Are you Commerce Graduates/Post-Graduates (55%) OR Other Graduates/Post-Graduates (60%) ?

Follow the below steps to become CA:

1. Register for intermediate exam undergo 4 weeks ICITSS

2. Join 3 year PT and appear in intermediate exam after 9 months of PT (Articleship)

3. Register for Final CA course after passing both group of intermediate (Group 1 & Group 2)

Step 10

Successully completes 4 weeks AICTSS

During last 2 year of PT Successully completes 4 weeks Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft skills (AICITSS)

1. Advanced ITT - 15 days

2. MCS - 15 days

Step 11

Appear for CA Final exam

During last 6 month of PT and after successfully completion of AICITSS Appear for CA Final exam (Group 1 & Group 2)
 

Step 12

Complete Practical training (PT) and Qualify CA Final exam

Complete 3 years of Practical training (PT) and Qualify CA Final exam

Step 13

Enroll as a member of the ICAI

After clearing CA Final Exam, Enroll as a member of the ICAI and be designated as “Chartered Accountant”.
 

Step 14

Congratulations!!

Congratulations!!

Now you are a certified CA (Chartered Accountant).

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