Integrated Professional Competency Course
IPCC Exam patern

GroupI

Paper one: Accounting 100marks
Paper II: Law-60marks, Business law-30marks, Company Law-30maks, Business Ethics-20marks, Business communication-20marks
PaperIII: Cost Accounting 50 marks, Fiancial Accounting 50 marks
Paper IV: Income Tax-50Marks, Service Tax-25marks, VAT-25maks
GropuII
Paper V: Advanced accounting100marks, Paper VI-Auditing and Assurance 100marks
Paper VII: Information Technology 50marks, Stragetic management 50marks

Students can start preparing and join coaching centres during class XII. The four exams happen on a single day. So simultaneous preparation is necessary, it is important for students to be able to focus as they have to deal with the four subjects in a single day

The next step is preparing for integrated professional competence course (IPCC) at least three months of rigorous studies are required to get through the IPCC. It is divided into two groups. There fist group comprise four paper and the second group has three.

One has to handle the intership and simultaneously prepare for the exams, so a balance is required. For appearing in the GroupII examinations, you need to have working knowledge. There are a total of seven subjects which have to dealt with . To study effectively in the three months, the students need to chart out a timetable which will allow him to give equal time to each paper.

CA studies can taken up righ after passing higher secondary exams, and most students continue with their graduation along with the CA Couse. So students usually opt for coaching and training to help them though the CA Course. Some students take up coaching classes during Class XII, and some join coaching classes right after the board examination. The Common Proicienccy test (CPT) is the gateway to CA Studies. The test is held twice a year, usually in june and December

CPT
There are numerous coaching centres which offer coacing for CPT. Among these are TIME, Eduex and Academy of commerce. They have an almost similar approach tworards preparing students. Tehroy for each subject is covered intensively and comprehensively. Alsmost all coaching centres provided study materials and practice test papers with multiple choise questions. Those who have nto studied commerce in class XII can also appear for the CPT. The registration and tuition fee for CPT is Rs.3500. Candidates can buy  prospectus and application form ICWAI Offices by paying Rs. 100 ( by postal Rs.140 including postal charges) or download application form from  official web site and add Rs.100 along with registration Fee.

The Next level if exams after CPT are the integrated professional competency Course and Final Year Exam