List of colleges providing CA training course in india: 1. A.V.S. College of Arts & Science, (Tamil Nadu) 2. Aggarwal P.G. College, (Haryana) 3. Ahmednagar Jilha Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj’s New Arts, Commerce & Science College, (Maharashtra) 4. Asansol Branch of Eastern India Regional Council of the I.C.A.I., (West Bengal) 5. Aurora’s Degree College, (Andhra Pradesh) 6. B.N. Saha D.A.V. Public School, (Jharkhand) 7. Bal Bhavan Public Senior Secondary School, (Delhi) 8. Bhanuvijayji Universal Foundation’s Divine Child School, (Gujarat) 9. Bharata Mata College, (Kerala) 10. Bhavan’s Vivekananda College of Science, (Andhra Pradesh) 11. C.B. Bhandari Jain College, (Karnataka) 12. Canara College, (Karnataka) 13. Chikitsak Samuha’s S.S. & L.S. Patkar College of Arts &Science and V.P. Varde College of Commerce & Economics, (Maharashtra) 14. Chinmaya Vidyalaya , (Kerala) 15. Coimbatore Branch of S.I.R.C. of I.C.A.I., (Tamil Nadu) 16. College of Professional Education, (Uttar Pradesh) 17. Cuttack Branch of EIRC of ICAI, (Orissa) 18. D.A.V. College, (Chandigarh) 19. Deccan Education Society’s , (Maharashtra) 20. Delhi Branch of NIRC of ICAI, (Delhi) 21. Deshbhakt Ratnappa Kumbhar College of Commerce, (Maharashtra) 22. Eastern India Regional Council of ICAI, (West Bengal) 23. Farook College, (Kerala) 24. G.S. College of Commerce & Economics, (Madhya Pradesh) 25. Gargi College, (Delhi) 26. Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharam College, (Chandigarh) 27. H.A. College of Commerce, (Gujarat) 28. H.L. College of Commerce, (Gujarat) 29. Howrah Akshaya Sikshayatan, (West Bengal) 30. Hyderabad Branch of the SIRC of I.C.A.I., (Andhra Pradesh) 31. Institute of Professional Studies & Research, (Orissa) 32. Jagannath International Management School, (Delhi) 33. Jaipur Branch of C.I.R.C of the I.C.A.I, (Rajasthan) 34. Jamshedpur Branch of C.I.R.C. of the ICAI, (Jharkhand) 35. K.S. Rangasamy College of Arts & Science, (Tamil Nadu) 36. Karnataka Pre-University College, (Karnataka) 37. Kottayam Brnch of the S.I.R.C. of I.CA.I., (Kerala) 38. Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts & Science, (Tamil Nadu) 39. Laxman Public School, (Delhi) 40. Loyola College, (Tamil Nadu) 41. Lucknow Branch of C.IR.C. of theICAI, (Uttar Pradesh) 42. Mahavir Institute of Educational Training and Management, (Delhi) 43. Mangalore Branch of SIRC of ICAI, (Karnataka) 44. Mar Ivanious College, (Kerala) 45. Mercy College Palakkad , (Kerala) 46. Modern Education Society’s College of Commerce, (Karnataka) 47. Mount Abu Sr.Sec.School, (Delhi) 48. Mumbai Branch of W.I.R.C of I.C.A.I, (Maharashtra) 49. Mysore Branch of SIRC of I.C.A.I., (Karnataka) 50. Oshwal Education Trust’s Shri G.H. Gosrani & Shri D.D. Nagda BBA College, (Gujarat)
A guide to Common Proficiency Test (CA CPT) Chartered Accountants Entrance Exam What is the Common Proficiency Test (CPT) ? It is an entry level test for Chartered Accountancy Course. It is a test of four subjects i.e. Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude. This test is of 200 marks. This test is divided into two sessions of two hours each
A Simplified Entry to the Chartered Accountancy Course CPT will replace existing Professional Education (Course-I) which requires 10-month study period followed by an exhaustive theoretical examination. CPT is an objective type test to be held every February, May, August and November. This will reduce long waiting for entry to the chartered accountancy education and training.
Common Proficiency Test will be an objective type multiple choice based examination. Candidates will be allowed to opt for Hindi medium Question Paper Booklet for answering the questions. Detailed information will be found given in the Information brochure.
Common Proficiency Test (CPT) is open only to those students who are already registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the said course and fulfill the requisite eligibility conditions.
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- Common Proficiency Test CPT Coaching Centers in India
Northern India Regional Council
The Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) provides training in the foundation, intermediate and final courses of the ICWAI exams.They have coaching centers in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Gorakhpur, Kota, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jaipur and Noida. Schedules of classes are available on their website (see Resources). The Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India NIRC ICWAI Bhawan 3 Institutional Area, Lodi Road New Delhi 110 003 India 011-91-11-2462-6678 nirc-icwai.org
The Commerce Academy
The Commerce Academy, based in New Delhi is another recognized coaching center for the ICWAI examinations. All students registered here have to complete an additional 60-hour computer training course called the Certified Accounting Technicians Course (CAT), which provides knowledge of Tally. The course will be in Hindi and English. The Commerce Academy 83 Jivan Nagar Maraniwar Ashram Chowk New Delhi 110 014 India 011-91-98717-31711 tca.net.in
Academy of Commerce
The Academy of Commerce operates several training centers in Delhi and Rajasthan. They claim to have experienced teachers affiliated to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) with individual counseling services offered to every student. They also provide 120 hours of classroom experience with several sectional and mock tests. Academy Of Commerce Head Office 9/9 South Patel Nagar New Delhi-110008 India 011-91-11-2584-0395 aoc-india.co.in
The types of functions generally performed by the Chartered Accountants are quite varied; some of the important ones amongst them are listed below:
Accountancy: The writing up of accounts and the preparation of Financial statements from the simplest receipts and payment Accounts of a small club to the complex and detail accounts of large public limited companies.
Auditing: The purpose of auditing is to satisfy the users of financial Statements that the accounts presented to them are drawn up on Correct accounting principles and that they represent a true and fair view of the state of affairs.
Taxation: The assessment of taxes is closely linked to financial Accounts. The Chartered Accountant with his experience in accounts is in an advantageous position to prepare the returns for tax purposes, represent assesses before the income tax authorities and render general advice on taxes to his clients. The services of CA may be requisitioned by the tax department for auditing taxation cases with large revenue potential.
Cost Accountancy: A Chartered Accountant is equipped to provide information on costing for the guidance of management, introduce cost control methods and assist the management in determining appropriate selling prices.
Special Company Work: The services or advice of Chartered Accountants are frequently sought in connection with matters such as the formation, financial structure and liquidation of limited companies.
Investigation: Chartered Accountants are often called upon to carry out investigation to ascertain the financial position of business house for the purpose of issue of new shares, purchase or sale or financing of business, finding out reasons for increase or decrease of profits, reconstruction and amalgamations.
Executors and Trustees: A Chartered Accountant is also often appointed executor under a will or trust in order to carry on the administration of the estate or settlement.
Directorship: Many members of the Institute who hold senior positions in industry and commerce are also directors of their companies.
Companies Secretarial Work: As a Secretary, the Chartered Accountant is an important link in the management chain.
Management Accounting: The Chartered Accountant’s service is utilized in a variety of ways like formulation of policies, control and performance evaluation.
Share Valuation Work: A Chartered Accountant undertakes the valuation of shares of public and private companies at the time of amalgamation or reorganization.
Other Activities: Other duties undertaken by a Chartered Accountant includes those of an Arbitrator for settling disputes specially those connected with insolvency work such as the preparation of statements of affairs and the duties of a trustee in bankruptcy or under a deed of arrangement.
To be good Chartered Accountant, you require not just business acumen and numerical ability, but good communication skills, objectivity, independence of thought and integrity coupled with the ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.
A person who desires to be a Chartered Accountant has to be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi-110002. The Institute was established in 1949 under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and is governed by a Council in accordance with the Chartered Accountants Regulations , 1988.
Chartered Accountants have various options for pursuing rewarding career. Some of the available options are:-
Set up independent professional practice.
Join a practicing firm of Chartered Accountants.
Render services in the field of capital market.
Engage in your own industrial/business venture.
Take up a suitable position in business or industry.
The choice depends largely on your personal inclination. First four choices indicated above offer good opportunity for development as a useful member of the professional and the society, ensuring amongst others, economic reward and scope for self-fulfilment. Starting one’s own industrial or business venture is also now becoming popular among Chartered Accountants. The Institute of Chartered Accountants, India currently has about 1,00,000 members, 70%of whom are in public practice and remaining are engaged in trade and industry.