Overview
Chartered Accountancy (CA) (Chartered Accountancy (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)) is a 3.5 to 5-year professional programme in chartered accountancy. It covers accounting, auditing and assurance, taxation, corporate and allied laws, financial reporting, strategic financial management and ethics, across Foundation, Intermediate and Final stages with 2 years of practical training (articleship).
Course Details
- Level: Professional
- Duration: 3.5-5 years
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is listed as a 3.5 to 5-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.
Eligibility
10+2 from a recognised board (Commerce, Mathematics or Accountancy helps). Some graduates may enter at a later stage as per the institute's exemption rules.
Admission
Registration for the Foundation course is with ICAI after Class 12 (provisional registration is possible after Class 10), followed by the Foundation exam. Check ICAI's current rules, fees and dates on its official website.
Registration & Recognition
This is a statutory professional qualification: membership of the professional institute (ICAI for CA, ICSI for CS, ICMAI for CMA) is needed to use the designation, and a certificate of practice is needed to practise independently. Check the institute's current rules.
What You Will Learn
The programme covers accounting, auditing and assurance, taxation, corporate and allied laws, financial reporting, strategic financial management and ethics, across Foundation, Intermediate and Final stages with 2 years of practical training (articleship).
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include audit and accounting firms, corporates, banks, regulators, consultancies and independent practice.
Career Options
Graduates can work as a qualified professional member of the institute, practising or in employment. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to a practising or employed career, further specialisations, a PhD, or senior finance, legal and compliance roles.
Good to Know
ICAI's New Scheme (from July 2023) has Foundation, Intermediate, practical training of 2 years and Final; Foundation and Intermediate exams are held three times a year and Final twice a year. Some graduates can enter at Intermediate under ICAI's direct-entry rules. Total time depends on how quickly you clear the exams.