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do i need to choose math to become a chartered accountant .

Originally Posted by ekta okhade

do i need to choose math to become a chartered accountant .

Mathematics in the higher secondary level or in graduation is not required to be considered eligible for the Chartered Accountancy course, but as far as Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude) as one of the subjects in the Common proficiency Test is concerned, it is mandatory.

So, basically, those who have qualified +2 level of examination are eligible to enroll for the Chartered Accountancy course irrespective of the subject combination and the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination.

In order to become a Chartered Accountant, you will have to go through the following stages:

Common Proficiency Test
Integrated Professional Competence Course
Computer Training
Final Course
Articleship Training
General Management course

For more information, refer to the official website of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

dear friend,
Mathematics in the higher secondary level or in graduation is not required to be considered eligible for the Chartered Accountancy course, but as far as Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude) as one of the subjects in the Common proficiency Test is concerned, it is mandatory.
for more detail,
just log on-
www.icai.org/
all the best

CAN I DO CA BY TAKING MATHS SUBJECT IN 11th AND 12th class

i am in class11 commerce without maths can i do ca succesfully

Yes,mathematics is the basic requirement for the CA. It need a lots of things but calculation part is very important and you should be very accurate in it.

You can see the CA course as under-
PE-I

* Fundamentals of Accounting
* Mathematics and Statistics
* Economics
* Business Communication and Organisation and Management

PE - II Group I

* Accounting
* Auditing
* Business and Corporate Laws

Group II

* Fundamentals of Financial Management and Costing
* Income Tax and Central Sales Tax
* Information Technology

Final Examination : Group I

* Advanced Accounting
* Advanced Financial Management
* AdvancedAdvanced Auditing
* Corporate Laws and Secretarial Practice

Group II

* Cost Management
* Management Information and Control System
* Direct Taxes
* Indirect Taxes

From the above you can see most of the things need mathematics.So its better for you to choose the same in your 12th class to make you sharpen & calculative.

Originally Posted by ekta okhade

do i need to choose math to become a chartered accountant .

dear friend,
Mathematics in the higher secondary level or in graduation is not required to be considered eligible for the Chartered Accountancy course, but as far as Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude) as one of the subjects in the Common proficiency Test is concerned, it is mandatory.
for more detail,
just log on-
www.icai.org/
all the best

hello
you have not need to choose Maths but maths has a important roll in cpt exam.
Because in cpt maths subject question will come.
you can take economics subject which will help further in IPCC.
According to me you have to take maths subject as optional subject.Due to this you can study about economics subject and also do study of maths subject.
best of luck

Originally Posted by Unregistered

i am in class11 commerce without maths can i do ca succesfully

now you are not eligible with your 11th.just you follow the criteria.

ELIGIBILITY:

-You must complete the senior secondary examination (10+2) or its equivalent or must have appeared in the senior secondary examination (10+2) or its equivalent from a recognized institution, and
-Registered for the CPT course with the board of studies of ICAI, 2 months before the exam.

HOW TO APPLY FOR CPT?

For the paper pencil mode

-The application and information brochure, may be obtained from the Additional Secretary (examinations), The institute of chartered accountants of India,ICAI Bhawan, IP marg,New delhi-110 002 on payment of rs.600. The application form is also available in the regional and branch offices of the institute. They are available from 6th april onwards and must be filled up and submitted till the end of april.

For the online exam

You can fill up the CA CPT examination form online on http://icaiexam.icai.org

-You need to open an account by submitting your CPT registration number, date of birth and e-mail ID. The username and password will be mailed to you after the creation of the account.

-After filling the CA CPT form online, you are required to take a print out of the application form on http://icaiexam.icai.org, paste you photograph(passport size- 3.5*4cms. and sign at a specific place, get it attested from a chartered accountant or a gazette officer or principal of a college/ school). Enclose relevant documents including demand draft/pay order of rs.600 and send by speed post/registered post to the sr. joint secretary (exams), the institute of chartered accountants of India, ICAI bhawan, IP marg, New delhi,110-002

-You can also upload a scanned copy of your photograph and sign while filling up the examination form online as .jpg images using browsed option is available at the bottom of the form. The size of such images should not exceed 25KB per image.

ENTRANCE EXAM

It is held twice in an year i.e.june and december
It is conducted in two modes-
1) Paper pencil mode conducted in june and december.
2) Online mode conducted in march/april/may and in december.

In the morning there are two papers namely:
1-fundamentals of accounting- 60 marks
2-mercantile laws- 40 marks

In the afternoon there are two papers namely:
1-general economics- 50 marks
2-quantitative aptitude- 50 marks

You should score 50% altogether to qualify CPT

Mathematics in the higher secondary level or in graduation is not required to be considered eligible for the Chartered Accountancy course, but as far as Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude) as one of the subjects in the Common proficiency Test is concerned, it is mandatory.

So, basically, those who have qualified +2 level of examination are eligible to enroll for the Chartered Accountancy course irrespective of the subject combination and the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination.

In order to become a Chartered Accountant, you will have to go through the following stages:

Common Proficiency Test
Integrated Professional Competence Course
Computer Training
Final Course
Articleship Training
General Management course

For more information, refer to the official website of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Hi dear........
Yes, Mathematics is a important subjects for CA students , because in CA has three stage CPT which is the foundation , Then Inter at last Final.
In CPT there are four subjects which are as follows.
Accounting
Law
Economics
Quantitative Aptitude which is totally mathematics.



The details for CA course are as follows...



For more details visit official website of ICAI.
http://www.icia.nic.in

Good luck..........

Yes, Mathematics is a important subjects for
CA students , because in CA has three stage
CPT which is the foundation , Then Inter at
last Final.
In CPT there are four subjects which are as
follows.

Accounting

Law

Economics

Quantitative Aptitude which is totally
mathematics.
The details for CA course are as follows...
For more details visit official website of ICAI.


http://www.icia.nic.in
Good luck..........

hi friend,

Yes, You have to choose Maths for Becoming a chartered Accountant
Without Maths you are not eligible for CA, Because Maths is the Basic And Root Subject for CA.

CA have do Many calculation in their Working life so, without Maths it is Impossible.

for more information visit at: http://www.icia.nic.in

hey m in class 11th and having commerce with fashion studies can u please tell me can i do CA and give the CPT exam in december.what all subjects i have to study for CPT exam.

Ya,mathematics is the basic requirement for the CA. It need a lots of things but calculation part is very important and you should be very accurate in it.

You can see the CA course as under-
PEPER-I
Fundamentals of Accounting
Mathematics and Statistics
Economics
Business Communication and Organisation and Management
PEPER- II

Group I
Accounting
Auditing
Business and Corporate Laws
Group II
Fundamentals of Financial Management and Costing
Income Tax and Central Sales Tax
Information Technology

Final Examination :
Group I
Advanced Accounting
Advanced Financial Management
AdvancedAdvanced Auditing
Corporate Laws and Secretarial Practice
Group II
Cost Management
Management Information and Control System
Direct Taxes
Indirect Taxes

I am in 1 commerce and have no interest in
maths so can I do CA without maths easily

Q DO MATHS IS REALLY NEEDED FOR CA IF YES THEN HOW MUCH CLASSIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR MATHS?

ya sure it is compulsury to take maths for studying CA

Originally Posted by Unregistered

i am in class11 commerce without maths can i do ca succesfully

No Maths subject is not necessary to apply for CA course , Any stream candidate may eligible to apply for CA course . Please Note that , If you having Mathematics subject in 12th standard . The Only benefit is that you can easily solve the accounts problem with short time. So, Don't worry without Mathematics subject can also eligible to apply for CA course .


ICAI stands for Institute of Chartered Accountant of India . It is an professional course . The duration of the course is for three years and the course is divided into Foundation , Intermediate and Final course .

To apply for Foundation course you should complete 12th standard in any discipline from recognized university . Any stream candidate may eligible to apply for this Examination like, Science , Commerce , Arts , Vocational etc.. You should qualified in CPT Entrance Examination with good percentage of marks .

CPT stands for Common proficiency Test . This Examination is Organized by Institute of Chartered Accountant of India . It is an Entry level Examination for CA course . If your interested to apply for this Examination you should complete 12th standard in any discipline with minimum 50% percentage of marks from recognized university . Final year candidate may also eligible to apply for this Examination .

Syllabus for CPT Examination consist of Fundamentals for Accounting , General Economics , Quantitative Aptitude Test etc.. If your successfully qualified in CPT Examination then you may entered into the Foundation course .

If your complete bachelor degree then you may directly apply for Executive program or Intermediate course . You have score good percentage of marks in Bachelor degree .

-Commerce stream candidate for 55% percentage of marks .
-Arts and Science stream candidates for 60% percentage of marks .

If your qualified in Executive program then your eligible to apply for Final course , After completing Final course you may send for an Training for 15 months in reputed companies .

You said that your interested in Banking, If your really Interested in Banking the after completing 12th standard you may apply for IBPS Clerk Examination . To apply for IBPS Clerk Examination you should complete 12th standard in any discipline with 60% percentage of marks recognized university . Final year candidate may also eligible to apply for this Examination . your age should be 20years to 28 years and relaxation is applicable for sc/st candidates .

So, don't worry After completing 12th standard your eligible to apply for CA course

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