The CA Journey Explained
A step-by-step roadmap of Chartered Accountancy levels, exam schemas, and credentials.
What is the CA Course?
The Chartered Accountancy (CA) course is a professional program administered by the **Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)**. CAs are responsible for auditing financial statements, preparing tax returns, corporate financial planning, and business consulting.
Becoming a CA is a prestigious milestone. The curriculum is divided into three key examination stages alongside a mandatory practical training (articleship) phase.
Three Examination Levels
Candidates must clear these three exams to earn the Chartered Accountant title.
CA Foundation
Eligibility: Registered after completing Class 12 exams.
Format: 4 Papers (2 subjective, 2 objective).
Subjects: Financial Accounting, Business Law, Quantitative Aptitude, and Business Economics.
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Eligibility: Clear CA Foundation or join via Direct Entry route (Graduation).
Format: 6 Papers divided into two groups.
Subjects: Advanced Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Laws, Costing, Audit, FM & SM.
Learn MoreCA Final
Eligibility: Clear CA Intermediate exams and complete the mandatory 2-year articleship training.
Format: 6 Advanced level papers divided into two groups.
Subjects: Financial Reporting, Advanced Financial Management, Advanced Audit & Ethics, Direct & Indirect Tax laws.
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