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Steps under CA Foundation Route entry

Given below is the process of CA Foundation route entry for pursuing Chartered Accountancy course from ICAI:

1. Register with Board of Studies (BoS) after appearing in or clearing Class 12 examination.

2. Complete four months study period (bi-annual registration: till June 30/ December 31).

3. Appear for Foundation examination in May/November.

4. Qualify CA Foundation course.

5. Register with the BoS for the Intermediate course.

6. Complete eight months of study course.

7. Appear and pass in either or both groups of Intermediate course.

8. Successfully complete four-week integrated course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (ICITSS) any time after registering for Intermediate course but before commencement of the Practical Training.

9. Register for three-year practical training on passing either or both the Groups of the CA Intermediate course.

10. Register for the CA Final Course after qualifying both the Groups of Intermediate Course.

11. Successfully complete Four Weeks Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS) during the last two years of Practical Training but before appearing for Final Examination.

12. Appear in Final examination during last six months of practical training.

13. Complete practical training.

14. Qualify both groups of CA Final course.

15. Become a ICAI member.

Syllabus of CA Foundation Course

The CA Foundation course is divided into four papers. One has to clear all four papers to qualify this level of Chartered Accountancy course. Given below is the table indicating subjects and topics included in the four papers of CA Foundation course: