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The Chartered Accountant course consists of 3 stages :

1. Common Proficiency Test (CPT)
2. Integrated Professional Competancy Test (IPPC)
3. Final Course

Eligibility for CPT :

Candidate can apply for CPT registration after passing 10th classs but he can pursue it after 12th class.

CPT exam has 4 section, it is of 200 marks. The four sections are :

1. Fundamentals of Accountancy
2, Economics
3. Mercantile Law
4. Quantitative Aptitude

Second stage is IPPC. After completing CPT candidate can register for IPCC. Also candidates who have completed his/her B.Com with 55% or any other graduation with 60% can apply for IPCC directly.

Subjects under IPCC are divided into 2 groups :

1. Accounting
2. Business Laws,Ethics and Communication
3. Cost Accounting and Financial Management
4. Taxation

Group 2

5. Advanced Accounting
6. Auditing and Assurance
7. Information Technology and Strategic Management

The last stage of CA is CA final, it consists of following subjects :

Group 1:
1. Financial Reporting
2. Strategic Financial Management
3. Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics
4. Corporate and Allied Laws

Group 2 :
5. Advanced Management Accounting
6. Information System control and Audit
7. Direct Tax Laws
8. Indirect Tax Laws