>>Who is a Chartered Accountant?

A Chartered Accountant (CA) is a certified accountant who has successfully passed a series of challenging tests and certifications, earning full membership in an acknowledged accounting organization. CAs have in-depth knowledge in accounting, finance, tax law, auditing, and other related fields.

>>Who can become Chartered accountant in India?

To become a Chartered Accountant (CA) in India, you must meet the following qualifications: --Class 12: Pass Class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks in the Commerce stream --CA Foundation: Pass the CA Foundation exam after completing four months of study --CA Intermediate: Pass the CA Intermediate exam after completing Articleship --CA Final: Pass the CA Final exam after completing the last two years of practical training --Membership: Complete the Articleship and become a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) There are also some direct entry options for graduates and postgraduates: --Commerce graduates or postgraduates: Can directly join the CA Intermediate course if they have a minimum of 55% marks --Other graduates or postgraduates: Can directly join the CA Intermediate course if they have a minimum of 60% marks --Candidates in the final year of graduation: Can register for the CA Intermediate course provisionally

>>What is CA Course Duration?

The CA course typically lasts 48 months including articleship training. However, because of the direct entry program, students who enroll in the CA course have a shorter timeline after graduating. If any student fails to clear any of the CA exams, an additional 6 months will be added to the overall duration. Summary of course duration: CA Course Duration Timeline - Total 48 Months Study Period for CA Foundation - 4 Months CA Foundation Result Waiting Period - 2 Months Study Period for CA Intermediate -8 Months Exams and Results Period for CA Intermediate - 2 Months Articleship Training - 2 Years (as per the new scheme) CA Final Preparation - 6 months Final CA Result -2 Months

>>What is CA Course Fees?

A. Foundation Course: The total fee for the CA Foundation Course is Rs.9,200. There is another optional fee of Rs.600 for the subscription of journals. The fee structure is as follows: Registration form - Rs. 200 Registration fees - Rs.9000

B. Intermediate Course: The total fee for the Intermediate Course is Rs.18,000 for two groups and Rs.13,000 for a single group. The fee structure is as follows: Registration Fees for both groups – Rs.15,000 Registration Fees for a single group – Rs.11,000 Student’s Activity Fees – Rs.2,000 Note: This needs to be paid only once. When a student is registering for the second group, this need not be paid again.

C. Registration Fees for Articleship – Rs.2,000

D. Final Course: The Fee for the Final Course is Rs.22,000. Exam Fee: INR 3,300 (both groups), INR 1,800 (single group) E. Training Programs: AICITSS Training: INR 7,500 (IT), INR 7,000 (soft skills).