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How can I become a sucessful CA...please tell me how to become one

Hi Friend.................

Procedure to Become an Chartered Accountant


Pass CPT examination

Register/Enroll for Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC)

Complete 9 months of Study Course.

Complete 100 hours of Information Technology Training (ITT).

Complete Orientation Course (35 hours spread over one week).

Pass Group I or both Groups of Integrated Professional Competence Examination (IPCE).

Register as Articled Assistant for a period of 3 years.

Pass Group II of IPCC if not already passed.

Appear in Final Examination during last 6 months of 3 years of articled training.

Pass both the Groups of Final examination.

Get Final Examination Certificate.

Complete remaining period of articled training, if applicable

Complete Course on General Management and Communication Skill

Enroll as a member of ICAI and designate as "Chartered Accountant"

>> In order to become a successful Chartered Accountant, you may refer to the following steps :~
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* Obtain a degree in accounting.
Firstly, you will need an undergraduate degree in accounting.
You may also have to pursue a graduate accounting degree or even an MBA before seeking certification as a Chartered Accountant.
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* Gain significant work experience to show your proficiency as an accountant before you qualify to be a chartered accountant.
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* Research the organizations that offers certification :~
Several organizations offer chartered accountant certification having one or more programs.
Research each one in your area, or in the country in which you wish to work, comparing fees, requirements and what is involved in the certification process.
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* Apply to participate in chartered accountant certification :~
You may have to ask your employer to submit your application on your behalf.
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* Find out what the entry requirements are, since many institutions and organizations have prerequisites that must be completed before you can even apply to the program.
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* Complete several training components, covering topics such as preparing financial statements, managing people, corporate and business law, strategic business planning and development, business taxation, financial reporting, auditing and performance management.
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* Pass as many as 14 programs depending on which certification program you choose.
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* Comply with chartered accounting standards set by your organization.[/b]
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> Best of Luck !

hi,

To become a CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT is a very strenous and tough job.
There are three levels of examinations:

1.CPT - Common Proficiency Test

2.IPCC - Intermadiate level

3.FINALS

Common Proficiency Test is an entry level examination for admission to the Chartered Accountancy Course.You are eligible if you have completed your class 12 in commerce group.
You are also eligible if you have a degree like B.Com, M.Com, LL.B., ICWA, CS, MBAmetc.However the former option is better as it is faster.

CA CPT exams are usually held in June and December . The registation is open the entire year. Forms can be obtained and submitted anytime. However you have to take the exams only on June and December.Mostly it is on the 2nd Sunday of both months.

After you clear each level you are eligible for the next level. Only on clearing you can proceed. You are permitted to repeat each level four times on failing. By this way , you can complete the course in a minimum 5 to 6 years.

ALL THE BEST.....................