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28th October 2014, 11:13 AM
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Re: CPT Exam Dates

CPT is the abbreviated form of the Common Proficiency Test .

CPT is the entrance exam route to the CA stream which every intending applicants is to clear before enrolling for the professional state.

CPT exam is being held twice in a year i.e., in June & December.

CPT is an objective type test with negative marking.

This test is of 200 marks.

It is divided into two sessions of two hours each .

It is a test of four subjects
Accounting
Mercantile Laws
General Economics
Quantitative Aptitude

The qualifying mark is 50%.

Important Dates :
CA CPT exam on December 14, 2014
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26th November 2014, 09:53 AM
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CPT exam dates

Hi I want to know the date of CPT so can you tell me?
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26th November 2014, 12:40 PM
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Re: CPT exam dates

Common Proficiency Test will be held on Sunday, 14th December, 2014 in two sessions

First Session-
(i.e. Morning Session)
10.30 AM to 12.30 PM (IST)
Section - A Fundamentals of Accounting
Section - B Mercantile Laws

Second Session
(i.e. Afternoon Session)
2.00 PM to 4.00 PM (IST)
Section - C General Economics
Section - D Quantitative Aptitude

Eligibility-

The registration begins after class 10th although exams can be given only after 10+2. Validity for CPT registration is 3 years

Passing criteria:-

To qualify a CPT exam, the candidate must obtain a minimum of 30% marks in each subject.

Paper pattern-

It is a 200 marks exam. The paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Negative marking will exist. 25% marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

CPT exam syllabus-

Theoretical Framework
(i) Meaning and Scope of accounting
(ii) Accounting Concepts, Principles and Conventions
(iii) Accounting Standards – concepts, objectives, benefits
(iv) Accounting Policies
(v) Accounting as a measurement discipline – valuation principles, accounting estimates
2. Accounting Process
Books of Accounts leading to the preparation of Trial Balance, Capital and revenue expenditures,
Capital and revenue receipts, Contingent assets and contingent liabilities, Fundamental errors
including rectifications thereof.
3. Bank Reconciliation Statement
4. Inventories
Basis of inventory valuation and record keeping.
5. Depreciation accounting
Methods, computation and accounting treatment of depreciation, Change in depreciation
methods.
6. Preparation of Final Accounts for Sole Proprietors
7. Accounting for Special Transactions
(a) Consignments
(b) Joint Ventures
(c) Bills of exchange and promissory notes
(d) Sale of goods on approval or return basis.
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8. Partnership Accounts
Final accounts of partnership firms – Basic concepts of admission, retirement and death of a partner
including treatment of goodwill.
9. Introduction to Company Accounts
Issue of shares and debentures, forfeiture of shares, re-issue of forfeited shares, redemption of
preference shares.
Section B: Mercantile Laws ( 40 Marks )
Objective:
To test the general comprehension of elements of mercantile law
Contents
1. The Indian Contract Act , 1872: An overview of Sections 1 to 75 covering the general nature of
contract , consideration , other essential elements of a valid contract , performance of contract and
breach of contract.
2. The Sale of Goods Act, 1930: Formation of the contract of sale – Conditions and Warranties –
Transfer of ownership and delivery of goods – Unpaid seller and his rights.
3. The India Partnership Act, 1932: General Nature of Partnership – Rights and duties of partners –
Registration and dissolution of a firm.
SESSION – II
(Two Sections– Two hours – 100 Marks)
Section C: General Economics ( 50 Marks )
Objective:
To ensure basic understanding of economic systems, economic behaviour of individuals and
organizations.
Contents
(I) Micro Economics
1. Introduction to Micro Economics
(a) Definition, scope and nature of Economics
(b) Methods of economic study
(c) Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.
2. Theory of Demand and Supply
(a) Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand ─ Price, income and
cross elasticity
(b) Theory of consumer ’s behaviour – Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach
(c) Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of supply.
3. Theory of Production and Cost
(a) Meaning and Factors of production
(b) Laws of Production – The Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale
(c) Concepts of Costs ─ Short-run and long-run costs, Average and marginal costs, Total, fixed and
variable costs.
4. Price Determination in Different Markets
(a) Various forms of markets – Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
(b) Price determination in these markets.
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(II) Indian Economic Development
5. Indian Economy – A Profile
(a) Nature of the Indian Economy
(b) Role of different sectors – Agriculture, Industry and Services in the development of the Indian
economy, their problems and growth
(c) National Income of India – Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national
income, Growth of national income and per capita income in various plans.
(d) Basic understanding of tax system of India – Direct and Indirect Taxation
6. Select Aspects of Indian Economy
(a) Population – Its size, rate of growth and its implication for growth
(b) Poverty – Absolute and relative poverty and main programs for poverty alleviation
(c) Unemployment – Types, causes and incidence of unemployment
(d) Infrastructure ─ Energy, Transportation, Communication, Health and Education
(e) Inflation
(f) Budget and Fiscal deficits
(g) Balance of payments
(h) External debts.
7. Economic Reforms in India
(a) Features of economic reforms since 1991
(b) Liberalisation, Privatisation and Disinvestment
(c) Globalisation.
8. Money and Banking
(a) Money – Meaning and functions
(b) Commercial Banks – Role and functions
(c) Reserve Bank of India – Role and functions, Monetary policy.
Section D: Quantitative Aptitude ( 50 Marks )
Objective:
To test the grasp of elementary concepts in Mathematics and Statistics and application of the same as
useful quantitative tools.
Contents
1. Ratio and proportion, Indices, Logarithms
2. Equations
Linear – simultaneous linear equations up to three variables, quadratic and cubic equations in one
variable, equations of a straight line, intersection of straight lines, graphical solution to linear equations.
3. Inequalities
Graphs of inequalities in two variables ─ common region.
4. Simple and Compound Interest including annuity ─ Applications
5. Basic concepts of Permutations and Combinations
6. Sequence and Series – Arithmetic and geometric progressions
7. Sets, Functions and Relations
8. Limits and Continuity ─ Intuitive Approach
9. Basic concepts of Differential and Integral Calculus (excluding trigonometric functions)
10. Statistical description of data
(a) Textual, Tabular & Diagrammatic representation of data.
(b) Frequency Distribution.
(c) Graphical representation of frequency distribution – Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Ogive
11. Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
Arithmetic Mean, Median – Partition Values, Mode, Geometric Mean and Harmonic, Mean, Standard
deviation, Quartile deviation
12. Correlation and Regression
13. Probability and Expected Value by Mathematical Expectation
14. Theoretical Distributions
Binomial, Poisson and Normal.
15. Sampling Theory
Basic Principles of sampling theory , Comparison between sample survey and complete enumeration ,
Errors in sample survey , Some important terms associated with sampling , Types of sampling , Theory of
estimation , Determination of sample size .
16. Index Numbers
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2nd December 2014, 01:51 PM
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CPT Exam dates

Will you please tell me the exam date of CPT here I am searching the same?
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2nd December 2014, 02:24 PM
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Re: CPT Exam dates

CPT stands for Common Proficiency Test.
CPT Exam is held twice a year in the month of June and December

Important dates of CPT December 2014 Exam

Last date for registration to CPT Course with BOS
1st October, 2014

Commencement of Online filling of CPT Examination Form: 7th October, 2014 (10:00 A.M. IST)

Last date & time for Login Creation/Submission of CPT Examination application form Online
28th October, 2014 up to 5:30 P.M. (IST)

Last date for revalidation of registration for December, 2014 CPT
28th October, 2014 or date of Application for CPT December, 2014 whichever is earlier.

Last date for receipt of print out of online examination form duly filled up (PDF)
1st November, 2014

Date of CPT Examination
14th December, 2014 (Sunday)

Likely date of declaration of result
Around one month from the date of examination

First Session (i.e. Morning Session)
10.30 AM to 12.30 PM (IST)

Section - Fundamentals of Accounting
Section - B Mercantile Laws

Second Session (i.e. Afternoon Session)
2.00 PM to 4.00 PM (IST)

Section - C General Economics
Section - D Quantitative Aptitude
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5th December 2014, 09:51 AM
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CPT Exam Dates

Will you please provide the information regarding dates of CPT Exam?
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5th December 2014, 11:20 AM
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Re: CPT Exam Dates

CPT Exam is held twice in a year in the month of June and December

Eligibility :
Applicants must have passed 10+2 examination or its equivalent, from any recognized Board.

Important dates:
Date of Notification
10th Sep, 2014

Date of Commencement of Online Filling of CA CPT Exam Form:
7th Oct, 2014

Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Online Filled up Examination Form:
28th Oct, 2014

Date of CPT Examination:
4th Dec, 2014

Date of Declaration of Result:
Around one month from the date of examination

Syllabus

Topics in each subject are given below.

1. CA CPT Syllabus of Accounting

Theoretical Framework, Accounting for Special Transactions, Preparation of Final Accounts for Sole Proprietors, Depreciation accounting, Inventories, Bank Reconciliation Statement, Accounting Process, Introduction to Company Accounts, Partnership Accounts,

2. CA CPT Syllabus of Mercantile Law

The Indian Contract Act 1872, The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 and the India Partnership Act, 1932.

3. CA CPT Syllabus of General Economics

Economic Reforms in India, Theory of Production and Cost, Theory of Demand and Supply, Micro Economics, Select aspects of Indian Economy, Indian Economy – A Profile, Price Determination in Different Markets,

4. CA CPT Syllabus of Quantitative Aptitude

Sampling Theory, Theoretical Distributions, Probability and Expected Value by Mathematical Expectation, Correlation and Regression, Basic concepts of Permutations and Combinations, Simple and Compound Interest including annuity - Applications, Inequalities, Equations, Ratio and proportion, Indices, Logarithms, Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion, Statistical description of data, Basic concepts of Differential and Integral Calculus, Limits and Continuity - Intuitive Approach, Sets, Functions and Relations, Sequence and Series – Arithmetic and geometric progressions,


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