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Kindly let me know whether ipcc exam has to be given after joining articleship or can be join prior also. Also help me in knowing which books have to be referred for IPCC Exam and how to prepare for the same.

NO. For direct entry, ICAI requires you to complete 9 months of article training before writing IPCC exam. For further more details about this you can visit the official website of IPCC exam.

Yes, you can appear for the IPCC examination without joining an articleship through the Direct Entry Scheme. The candidates who have completed their graduation with specified percentage marks are exempted from appearing for CPT examinations and can directly appear for IPCC examinations that are intermediate level.

Reference books for the IPCC examination for self-study are given below.

1. Student's Guide to Income Tax including GST
2. Student's Guide to Income Tax including GST - Problems & Solutions
3. IPCC Accounting Including Applicable Accounting Standards
4. Financial Management Book For CA IPCC
5. Cost Accounting Book For CA IPCC
6. IPCC GST Book
7. CA IPCC Law Ethics & Communication
8. CA IPCC Cost Accounting & Financial Management