In order to become a CA you have to clear four levels

1) Common Proficiency Test (CPT)

2) Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC)/IPCE

3) Three years Articleship/ Training under a Practicing C.A

4) C. A. Final

In order to appear for CPT 2018 exam you have to register for application

The CA course is designed to combine theoretical study with practical training. There is an exam for it and is divided in 3 aspects:

• Common Proficiency Test (CPT)
• Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC)
• Final Examination

ICAI conducts CPT exams in June and December, IPCC and Final examinations in May and

Dear Kartik,

As your are going to be a Chartered Accountant soon, your decision to do short-term courses in related fields like Financial Planning, Taxation, Insurance, investment Advisory or e-commerce is a good idea.

However, I am afraid some of the courses in these fields are offered as distance learning

You can appear for CA CPT exam in 2 phases, such that the test for two subjects will be taken in the first session and for remaining two, the test will be taken in another session.

Each session is for 2 hours and overall the exam is for 4 hours.

Basic knowledge of Maths is what is required. Your concepts should be clear. You should have understanding of debits/credits, transactions, finances and accounts etc. 

Computers handle most of the math - you need to be able to logically analyze the data to see if it makes sense. A good understanding

Chartered Accountancy is one of the most chosen domain a candidate prefers for a career in finance. It is a course in Finance, accounts and other aspects related to finance domain. Once you are a CA (Chartered Accountant), you work in all fields of business and finance, including audit, taxation,

After your graduation in Bcom, the following career options you can choose are:

• M.Com
• MBA (Preferably finance, if interested)
• Diploma courses (Related to Banking)

If you wish to remain in your field of interest then the above are the courses option for you but in case you look for a