After B.Com CPT Compulsory

I have done B.Com and want to do CA so please tell me is it compulsory to appear in CPT after graduation?

[Raman Vij]

No, it is not compulsory after graduation you can direvtly apply for second level

Eligibility for IPCC:
Candidates must have Graduates or Post Graduates in Commerce having secured in aggregate a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent from recognised University

Procedure to apply:
Candidates may register for the Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) Course by downloading the application form from the official website of Institute of Charted Accountant

Submitting the filled-in applications to respective Offices of the ICAI as mentioned in the application form.

Fees Structure:
The Fee payable for Students enrolling for IPCC after Graduation is as follows:-
Particulars Fee
Registration Fee for both Groups 9000
Articleship Registration Fees 2000
ATC (Optional) Fee 1000


Documents Required:
Demand Draft/Pay Order towards IPCC Registration Fees
Attested Copies of Marksheet of Graduation/Post Graduation/ CS Executive/ CWA Inter
SSC/10th Class Certificate as a Proof of SSC

IPCC Syllabus

The CA IPCC Syllabus consists of 7 Papers which are divided into 2 groups as under

Group I

Paper 1: Accounting (100 Marks)

Paper 2: Law, Ethics and Communication

Part I: Law (60 Marks)

Business Law (30 Marks)

Company Law (30 Marks)

Part II: Business Ethics (20 Marks)

Part III: Business Communication (20 Marks)

Paper 3: Cost Accounting and Financial Management

Part I: Cost Accounting (50 Marks)

Part II: Financial Management (50 Marks)

Paper 4: Taxation

Part I: Income Tax (50 Marks)

Part II: Service Tax (25 Marks) & VAT (25 Marks)

Group II

Paper 5: Advanced Accounting (100 Marks)

Paper 6: Auditing & Assurance (100 Marks)

Paper 7: Information Technology and Strategic Management

Part I: Information Technology (50 Marks)

Part II: Strategic Management (50 Marks)