Hello,

The path to becoming a chartered accountant or CA is tough and it can be easily said that it is one of the, if not the toughest profession.

steps to become a CA:

• CA Foundation course (previously known as CPT or Common Proficiency Test)
• Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft skills (ICITSS)
• CA Intermediate (previously known as IPCC or Integrated Professional Competence Course)
• Articleship (3-year training)
• Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS)
• FC (Final course)

Step 1: Enrol yourself in the CA Foundation Course after completing XIIth.

Step 2: Complete a 4 month study period and appear in the CA Foundation Examination.

Step 3: Enrol into CA Intermediate Course after clearing CA Foundation Exam.

Step 5: Complete 8 months study course of CA Intermediate and appear for the exam.

There will be 2 groups of exams, you need to pass at least one before moving forward.

Step 6: Join 3-year article training after passing either group of CA Intermediate Exam and complete ICITSS before starting your articleship.

Step 7: Clear the remaining group of CA Intermediate Exam

Step 8: Enrol yourself for the CA Final Course.

Step 9: Appear for the final exam either after completing your articleship or during the last 6 months of it.

Step 10: Complete your article training, in case you decide to appear for the final exam while serving your articleship.

Step 11: Clear the CA Final Examination.

Step 12: Enrol yourself as a member of the ICAI to be designated as a “Chartered Accountant”.

https://www.careers360.com/careers/chartered-accountant

https://www.careers360.com/courses/chartered-accountancy-course

https://finance.careers360.com/articles/how-to-become-a-ca-in-india

hope this helps!!!!!!