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Showing posts with label Final. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Final. Show all posts

Monday, January 2, 2012

Syllabus applicable for may 2012 exams-icai new annoucement

Dear All

ICAI has at last announced the Syllabus Applicable for May 2012 Exams for PCC, IPCC and Final Students. Relevant notification which contains subject wise applicability of syllabus for May 2012 exams is attached herewith for your reference. For latest study materials, refer icai website to download. Taxation subject material is updated recently. IndAS is not applicable for May 2012 exams for all levels of CA. Hope it helps you.

Download : http://adfoc.us/6882781487

Saturday, September 24, 2011

How to face CA examinations?

ICAI has released a manual on how to prepare for CA Exams- IPCC & Final
Tips are given for each & every subject seperately. It's very useful . Follow the link on ICAI website -

Download : CLICK HERE

Friday, September 16, 2011

WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS FOR CA STUDENTS?

Here is the article which I came across, just sharing with you..

1. Good Revising skills: Easily you can revise subjects if you take
notes.

2. Good memorizing: Note the definitions and sections which
should be memorized accurately

3. Good Handwriting: Just conduct weekly test to make your
handwriting better and manage time in Examinations

4. Good Communication Skills: Make your fluent English
knowledge to speak with others.

5. Good Computer Skills: Know various knowledge for using
computer fast like shortcut keys, Using A lot of soft wares,
speed type writing etc.,

6. Time-Management Skills: Use time accurately without
wasting. So manage your day-to-day timetable or Weekly
timetable

7. Good Behavior with others: Just have an idea while speaking
with others what to speak and how to speak. Because we are
trying to become a good professionals. So don’t behave
Childish.

8. General Knowledge: Know about general matters about
banking, insurance, share market, Online trading, inflation,
foreign exchange and etc.

9. Latest updates: Daily update what happens around the world.

10. Always Be interested with studies: Don’t leave your
confidence about CA Course, Always Be interested with your
Studies.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

FINAL / IPCC / PCC - AUDIT NOTES

Here are the FINAL / IPCC / PCC - Audit notes

Download link: http://bit.ly/pDz2K3

Download Courtesy: CaClubIndia

Sunday, August 28, 2011

NATURE OF ACCOUNTS (as per Traditional & Modern Approach)

Here is the download link for notes on NATURE OF ACCOUNTS (as per Traditional & Modern Approach)

Download link: http://www.caclubindia.com/share_files/files_download.asp?files_id=19844

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

CA Final Gr 1 - Financial Management

Here is the download link for CA Final Gr 1 - Financial Management past papers.
Past papers of FM from may 1997 to june 2009.

Download link: http://www.caclubindia.com/share_files/files_download.asp?files_id=41005

Download courtesy: CaClubIndia

RTP Final Nov 2011- Accounts

Here is the download link for RTP Final Nov 2011- Accounts

Download link: http://www.caclubindia.com/share_files/files_download.asp?files_id=41178

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RTP Final Nov 2011- MAFA

Here is the download link for RTP Final Nov 2011- MAFA

Download link: http://www.caclubindia.com/share_files/files_download.asp?files_id=41179

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RTP Final Nov 2011- Audit

Here is the download link for RTP Final Nov 2011- Audit

Download link: http://www.caclubindia.com/share_files/files_download.asp?files_id=41180

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CA Final Group- II RTP for November-2011

Here is the download link for CA Final Group- II RTP for November-2011.
Download link: http://www.caclubindia.com/share_files/files_download.asp?files_id=41392
Download courtesy: CaClubIndia

CA Final Group- I RTP for November-2011

Here is the download link for CA Final Group- I RTP for November-2011
Download link: http://www.caclubindia.com/share_files/files_download.asp?files_id=41391
Download courtesy: CaClubIndia

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Learning from Failure - CA Exams

This is the article given by Madhukar N Hiregange

After the CA examination either at the PCE/ IPCC level or the Final level a student who has not been successful wonders what happened and why they have not been successful. Students when they introspect commonly feel that: there was less time, they knew the answer but did not answer, though they prepared hard they did not read the question properly, they spent too much time on one question and did not attempt questions which they knew.

The ICAI publishes every year the subject wise question wise suggested answers to enable the student to see where they have erred. Last year onwards the suggested answers are on the web site before the results were announced declared. The head examiners comments every year is also being hosted after the results.

The course requires full coverage in the studies and hard work is a part and parcel of the same. Some of the examiners observations as well as some best practices gleaned in the interaction with students who have passed/ not been able to and some tips on how to excel in examination/ preparation are part of this article.

The suggestions start with preparation and end with post examination behavior. Students may examine which of the suggestions apply to them and adopt them for facing the next examination more confidently.

1. Understanding the Subject: At times the basics/ concepts are not clear while studying [ even while taking coaching]. This requires that the doubts be immediately clarified from the tutor/ teacher, seniors, colleagues. If study material not clear read up recommended books for that topic. Periodically a discussion to sort out doubts in a group could also help in better understanding.

2. Emphasis on ICAI study material: The ICAI study material has been substantially improved in the past year and is being improved with suggestions from the various stakeholders year after year. Many students maybe at the suggestion of the private coaching classes or deterred by the size of the material choose not to read them. Though many students in the May 2011 attempt focused on the study material and were successful some students did not. The dependence on the study guides of the tutorials / coaching classed maybe good to the limited extent of understanding of the particular concepts taught in the class is concerned. The size however should not be the reason. It is advisable that every student should cover the study material as it is what has been prescribed of reasonable quality and more importantly is the official material for paper setters as well as examiners. The practice manuals would also help in understanding and practicing the problems. While reference to other books may add value the basic reference should be of the materials. The compliers/ suggested answers and other publications for students would also address the needs of the students as to how they are expected to answer.

3. Latest updates/ amendments: Some of the students who have not fared well were not aware of the changes in the law as applicable. This may be due to the fact that they were using old study material or were not keeping abreast of the same as announced through the student’s journal and web site and supplementary study material. This may happen as the date of issue of the material and the date of taking up the examination maybe far apart. This should be avoided as paper setter as well as the examiner would expect that the student to use the current material. This was observed in strategic FM. In tax papers especially in final the need to know the case laws was felt lacking. [Even though the citation/ name may not be necessary.] Ignoring the latest standards has also been the cause of poor performance of students in accounting and auditing.

4. Change in emphasis to understanding, application and analysis: Over period of time the Industry has been observing that that CA though very knowledgeable is unable to apply what he / she has learnt. Therefore the pattern of the question paper as you may have observed has changed to include that aspect. The tutorials/ coaching classes may have also changed their methodology of teaching. If not the students should ask them to spend more time on the same. Working out the problems independently may also be a solution whether at home or at the classes. Emphasis on memorizing may not have the sort of results as it had in the past.

5. Lack of Preparation/ Structure: It is observed that some students do not concentrate on the difficult subjects ( for them) and spend more time on the easy subjects. Such students may fare badly as they have to clear all papers in a group. It maybe advisable that they first deal with the difficult one and ensure that they can get through that. Subjects where this was observed in MAFA and MICS. It maybe advisable to prepare a chart of what would be studied when in the initial period with last 15 days/ 1 month only allocated for revision. Some students try to forecast the paper. At times the coaching classes also may do so. That may not be advisable as the hall mark of the CA paper has been its uniqueness and unpredictability.

6. Low level of knowledge of Acts/ Rules: In the law subjects not knowing the basic provisions can be a reason for low marks. The reading of the bare act could be a solution. The subject where this was observed was direct taxes, indirect taxes and corporate and allied laws.

7. Lack of practice: The papers where the problems are provided require practice of the same. Reading the study material/ practice manuals may not be enough. It is suggested that students may work out the problems to understand them. The subjects where there was a lack of practice were cost accounting, financial reporting and indirect taxes.

8. Ensuring that one does a few tests in all papers+ mock test: The taking of tests in examination conditions at least 30-45 days before the examination would provide a rain check on the extent of preparedness. Student would himself/ herself realize where they are lacking and concentrate on those to do well in the real examination.

9. Avoid Last Minute Cramming: The last minute overload would put pressure on the student and possibility of underperforming is very high. Students should get a good night sleep prior to the examination and come as relaxed as possible to the examination hall. It does to help to build up anxiety on the eve of the examination.

10. Avoid Coming Late for Examination: Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early considering various aspects like traffic, rain etc. In the CA examination it is not advisable to miss out any part of the examination time. Further it may put one in a panic situation and hamper the answering.

11. Common Mistakes at the time of examination: There are a number of common mistakes which have been observed. Students may pick the ones which are applicable to them.

a. Not following Instructions: The instructions in the admit card and the question paper should be read carefully. Students who do not follow the same may end up quite unhappy. Not making any distinguishing marks/ appeal in the paper is one such example.

b. Illegible handwriting: If an examiner cannot read, student could end up with lower marks though the instructions are otherwise. Very small, large handwriting or lack of spacing [adding a line in between] could also be illegible.

c. Legible handwriting in main paper but illegible working notes. Since working notes also carry marks, chance of losing that if that is done.

d. Incorrect English language and grammar can confound the examiner who may have to read repeatedly and not be able to make out what the student wishes to communicate.

e. Not reading the question properly lead to answering totally incorrectly. Some time maybe spent to confirm what is being asked. [15 minutes time has been given from the May 2011 attempt onwards- which seems to have helped substantially]

f. Choice of sequence of answering. Start by answering the easy ones and the short comments answers.

g. Leaving margin for the examiner to enter the marks may also be advisable.

h. Long answers to short answer questions and vice versa not advisable. Vague answers to short answers would not get marks. Specific / brief answers sufficient for such questions. [ some correlation with the marks maybe maintained.] In case of shortage of time give only points.

i. Missing answering a question is not advisable. If not much known at least attempt the same.

j. Panicking and Giving Up : Panicking as some questions attempted not able to be answered properly. The same maybe the situation of many, therefore coolly continue to attempt and under no circumstances leave the hall in between. Einstein the renowned scientist says that there are many people in the world who gave up when they were so near their goal. Many students who continued to write the particular paper or the next paper though they felt that they had not done a particular paper well would vouch that thanks to that they got through.

Best of luck in the preparation for your examination as well as best of luck in your exam. May you come out victorious and excel as an ethical professional.

Madhukar N Hiregange FCA

Why to Depress Yourself - Work Hard Again

Here is the another article given by Richank Garg

Hi Friends,

I have seen that lots of students are depressed and disappointed just because of their negative results. I just wanted to ask one thing that now what is the point of depressing yourself? What I understand from the current situation is that the first few days after result are very crucial because they can break you. Here, at this point support of someone is a much needed medicine. So I am here to give you that support with my thoughts and suggestions.

Dear Friends, Trust me there is no need to worry and there is nothing wrong with your preparation. Only small improvisation in exam planning is required which you can do with the help of your senior’s suggestion. You have done your best and worked really hard to reach there and your preparation is fine. Just a smart finishing in your preparation is required to clear your exam. This finishing requires:

1. A Good Study plan.

2. A Good Revision schedule.

3. Self confidence.

4. Knowledge of good presentation skills.

There is no point spoiling your entire efforts by leaving CA or any other professional course. Today you have knowledge and experience so convert this into your strength and promise yourself to clear the next attempt with flying colours.

Now it's time to check what went wrong and work on your mistakes. As per my suggestion work out on your presentation skills. Make short notes of imp topics and keep revising them. Discuss topics with your friends for better grip.

I just wanted to tell you that since you all are quite experienced as far as CA Exams are concerned so why not to use this experience as your strength for the next attempt.

I personally feel that here in CAclubindia all of you have gel well with each other so come forward and help each other. Now the time has come that we have to pull up our socks as far as exam preparation is concerned and deliver good result.

I would advise you all to work on your strength area and improve weaknesses. I also suggest you all to fix up a time schedule for each deliverables and beat or meet the time lines. As you all know time runs out quickly so let us make full use of our time.

Let us set a new benchmark in terms of performance in CA Exams. I know you all are having lot of potential but now it is a time for execution.

I would further suggest you to please capture all the immediate requirements and start ticking one by one. Trust we all together can make a difference.

Please take care of the following points while preparing for exams and facing the results:

1. Select good books and right notes

2. Make day to day planning for studies and tries to achieve the same

3. Never waste your time

4. Take help from your friends. Use their experience

5. Never lose hopes even after negative results

6. Stay away from depression and isolation

7. Keep a good revision plan ready

8. Maintain your self confidence.

REMEMBER:

Honesty is the best policy so be honest to yourself and your studies.

Trust you all are with me in this Endeavour.

A famous quote you must be knowing !!!!!

Winners don't do different things but they do things differently.

All the Best

RG

Revised Schedule VI of Companies Act,1956

Here is Power Point presentation on Revised Schedule VI of Companies Act, 1956
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR UPCOMING EXAMS RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING WHEN U ENTER THE PROFESSIONAL COURSE

This is the article given by Rahul Bansal

THIS IS MY SECOND ARTICLE EMPHASIS ON “ HOW TO PREPARE FOR UPCOMING EXAMS RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING WHEN U ENTER THE PROFESSIONAL COURSE” like CA , CS, CWA, and many others.

HAVE A LOOK.

1 Study from ICAI / ICSI / ICWAI MODULES for all subjects supplemented by other books recommended by your coaching centres or friends. ICAI MODULES are must. Even, in exams many of the questions are framed from modules itself.

2 Make brief notes of relevant topics in one page which you feel that they are very important from exam point of view by in very brief and concise form so that it becomes easy to remember.

3 Make TIME TABLE for preparation of topics on daily basis or weekly basis. But, remember you should follow it. Any variation in time table must be taken seriously by you and take corrective actions.

4 Supervision is must for your TIME TABLE. And u can only become your own best supervisor for all ACTS u perform for exam preparation.

5 Ensure two revisions before you appear for the examination. In other words, a minimum of three readings should have been completed by the time you appear for the examination.

6 Look all the question papers of previous examinations so that you easily cope up with answering question framed during exams. It’s very compulsory for each and every student.

7 Based on weightage to each topics of every modules, prepare accordingly and spend more time and effort for important topics. But be careful, don’t ever go blindly with the last 5 year’s paper trend. It may be change in your exam case.

8 In the case of theory subjects, focus on understanding the concepts thoroughly . Read each topics again and again. U will memorise them automatically.

9 In the case of numerical subjects, such as accountancy, costing and mathematics, focus on understanding the methods, formulae and format of presenting the solution.

10 Practice makes the man perfect.

11 Have group study once in a week. It will prove boon to your preparation.

12. LASTLY, “Winner’s don’t do different things, they do things differently.” Be a “WINNER”.

REGARDS

RAHUL BANSAL

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