CA Exams 2024: Everything You Need to Know

Aspiring to become a Chartered Accountant (CA) is a journey that demands dedication, perseverance, and thorough preparation. The CA exams conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are renowned for their rigour and challenge. To aid you in your preparation for the upcoming CA exams in 2024, this blog provides a comprehensive overview of the exam dates, patterns, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and more.

The CA exam comprises three levels: CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final. Each level tests candidates on various subjects, ranging from accounting principles to taxation laws. Successfully passing all three levels leads to acquiring an ICAI membership and becoming a certified Chartered Accountant.

Conducted twice a year, the CA exams for 2024 offer candidates the opportunity to appear in either the May/June or November/December sessions. The exams consist of multiple-choice questions, theoretical assessments, and practical applications, challenging candidates to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Each level of the CA exam has specific eligibility criteria:

• CA Foundation: Class 12 pass or equivalent with a minimum percentage requirement.
• CA Intermediate: Completion of the CA Foundation or graduation from a recognized institution.
• CA Final: Completion of both groups of the CA Intermediate level and requisite articleship training.

• CA Foundation: June 20 to June 26, 2024
• CA Intermediate: May 03 to May 17, 2024
• CA Final: May 02 to May 16, 2024

• The syllabus for each level of the CA exam is extensive, covering subjects such as accounting, taxation, auditing, and business laws. Below is a summarized overview of the syllabus for 2024:A table summarizing the syllabus for CA Exams 2024:
  

  CA Exam Level	Subjects	Marks
  CA Foundation	Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting	100
  	Paper 2: Business Laws	100
  	Paper 3: Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Stats	100
  	Paper 4: Business Economics	100
  CA Intermediate	Paper 1: Advanced Accounting	100
  	Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws	100
  	Paper 3: Taxation	100
  	Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting	100
  	Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics	100
  	Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management	100
  CA Final	Paper 1: Financial Reporting	100
  	Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management	100
  	Paper 3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance & Professional Ethics	100
  	Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation	100
  	Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws	100
  	Paper 6: Corporate and Economic Law, Strategic Cost & Performance Management	100
  	Paper 7: Direct Tax Laws	100
  	Paper 8: Indirect Tax Laws	100

   

  Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2024

  Understanding the exam pattern and marking scheme is essential for successful preparation. Here’s an outline of the exam pattern and marking scheme for each level:

  A table for the Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2024:

  CA Exam Level	Exam Pattern	Marking Scheme
  CA Foundation	Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting	Level 1: 5-20% Level 2: 80-95%
  	Paper 2: Business Laws	Level 1: 50-65% Level 2: 35-50%
  	Paper 3: Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Stats	Level 2: 100%
  	Paper 4: Business Economics	Level 1: 40-50% Level 2: 50-60%
  CA Intermediate	Paper 1: Advanced Accounting	Level 1: 5-15 Level 2: 85-95%
  	Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws	Level 1: 40-55% Level 2: 45-60%
  	Paper 3: Taxation	Level 1: 5-20% Level 2: 80-95%
  	Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting	Level 1: 20-30% Level 2: 70-80%
  	Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics	Level 1: 30-55% Level 2: 45-70%
  	Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management	Level 1: 20-30% Level 2: 70-80%
  CA Final	Paper 1: Financial Reporting	Comprehension & Knowledge: 5-15% Analysis & Application: 55-85% Evaluation & Synthesis: 15-25%
  	Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management	Comprehension & Knowledge: 10-20% Analysis & Application: 20-40% Evaluation & Synthesis: 50-60%
  	Paper 3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance & Professional Ethics	Comprehension & Knowledge: 15-25% Analysis & Application: 40-70% Evaluation & Synthesis: 20-30%
  	Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation	Comprehension & Knowledge: 15-25% Analysis & Application: 40-55% Evaluation & Synthesis: 30-35%
  	Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws	Comprehension & Knowledge: 10-15% Analysis & Application: 45-55% Evaluation & Synthesis: 35-40%
  	Paper 6: Corporate and Economic Law, Strategic Cost & Performance Management	Comprehension & Knowledge: 10-30% Analysis & Application: 40-70% Evaluation & Synthesis: 20-30%
  	Paper 7: Direct Tax Laws	Comprehension & Knowledge: 5-10% Analysis & Application: 55-75% Evaluation & Synthesis: 20-35%
  	Paper 8: Indirect Tax Laws	Comprehension & Knowledge: 20-40% Analysis & Application: 40-70% Evaluation & Synthesis: 10-20%

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Becoming a Chartered Accountant is a prestigious achievement that opens doors to lucrative career opportunities. However, it requires diligent study, strategic planning, and unwavering dedication. By familiarizing yourself with the CA exam details, syllabus, and exam patterns outlined in this blog, you’re taking the first step towards success in the CA exams of 2024.

By addressing these frequently asked questions, we aim to provide clarity and guidance to aspiring Chartered Accountants preparing for the challenges ahead.