ICAI CA final exams to be held three times a year, check details here

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Last year, ICAI announced that the CA Intermediate and Foundation examinations three times a year. With the institute’s latest decision, all three levels – CA Final, Inter and Foundation – will now have an equal number of attempts each year.

ICAI said these exams will be held in January, May, and September.

It added that the Post Qualification Course (PQC) in Information Systems Audit will also undergo a transformation.

Earlier conducted twice a year in June and December, the Assessment Test for this course will now be held three times a year, in February, June and October.

On the council’s decision, ICAI president CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, said, “These epoch-making decisions will significantly benefit both students and members, offering them enhanced opportunities for success. This move marks a new era in the way we support and guide our future Chartered Accountants. ICAI is working 24/7 for the growth of its members and students. This historic decision will ensure that both students and professionals have abundant opportunities to excel in their careers.”

About ICAI

ICAI is a statutory body set up by an Act of Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 for the regulation and development of the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India.

It functions under the administrative supervision of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

It has over 10 lakh students and 4 lakh members and a wide network of 5 Regional Councils and 177 Branches within India and a global presence with 52 overseas Chapters and 33 Representative Offices spanning 85 cities across 47 countries worldwide.