All About CA Intermediate Course

Every big or small company requires an individual who can handle and manage all the financial issues. CA plays an important role to keep the company following all legal regulations related to the company’s finances. There are three levels to become a CA. After you finish the first level, CA foundation next is CA Intermediate. Let’s explore all the key  CA intermediate course details for 2021 you should know before you appear for the exam.

Name of the Examination	CA Intermediate
Conducting Authority	Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
Level of Exam	National-level
Mode of Exam	Pen and Paper-based
Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
Type of Question	Objective and Subjective
No. of Papers	8
CA Intermediate Course Duration	8 Months

About CA Intermediate Course

CA Intermediate Course is the second level test of the Chartered Accountancy (CA) course in India. There are two ways to enter this level. The first is by clearing the foundation level and the second is a direct entry. The intermediate level helps students gain a solid understanding of the many areas of Finance and Accounting.

The group method complicates the test even further because each group consists of four subjects, and a candidate must pass all four papers to pass the group. Failure to pass one topic results in the failure of the entire group, suggesting that the student fails the courses he has completed. Each of these groups includes 4 subjects and it is compulsory for each and every candidate to pass in all four subjects to qualify the group. If a student is unable to score the minimum required passing marks, then he/she is totally disqualified from the particular group. 

CA Intermediate December 2021 Important Dates

Here are the important dates for CA Intermediate December 2021 exam:

Important Events	Dates
Opening of Exam Form (Dec. 2021)	16-30 Sept. 2021
Exam form with Late Fees (Dec. 2021)	1-3 Oct. 2021
Ca Intermediate Admit Card Release Date	To be Announced
Exam Date (Under Old Scheme)	Group 1: December 6, 8, 10 and 12Group 2: December 14, 16, 18 and 20
Exam Date (Under New Scheme)	Group 1: December 6, 8, 10 and 12Group 2: December 14, 16 and 18

CA Intermediate Course Subjects & Syllabus

The intermediate course in CA has two groups containing a total of 8 subjects. CA intermediate course syllabus was of two groups containing the 7 subjects. CA intermediate new course subjects are total 8 at present. Here are the details of the CA intermediate course syllabus.

Group 1	Group 2
-Paper-1: Accounting -Paper-2: Corporate and Other Laws -Paper-3: Cost and Management Accounting -Paper-4: Taxation	-Paper-5: Advanced Accounting -Paper-6: Auditing and Assurance -Paper-7: Enterprise Information Systems and Strategic Management -Paper-8: Financial Management and Economics for Finance

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CA Intermediate Course Eligibility

There are ways to enter the intermediate CA course. The first method is by clearing the CA foundation exam and the other is the direct method. Both ways have different eligibility to be fulfilled by every CA aspirant. Here is the eligibility for intermediate course CA: 

• Students having a minimum of 55% in graduation or post-graduation in commerce can apply directly without clearing the CA foundation
• Students with a minimum of 60% in the non-commerce graduation or post-graduation course can apply directly without passing the CA foundation.
• Students who have cleared the Foundation level of ICAI or ICSI are also eligible for this level

CA Intermediate Course Registration Fees

CA exam centres are spread across different countries. CA intermediate course fee depends upon the location of the exam centre. Below is the CA intermediate course fees structure:

Country	For Both Groups	For Single Group
Indian Centres	2700	1500
Kathmandu Centre	3400	2200
Overseas Centres	$500	$ 325

Also Read: CA Course Fees in India for Foundation, Intermediate and Final

How to Register for CA Intermediate Course?

To apply for the CA intermediate course, you need to follow these steps:

• Fill the application form and provide the required fees according to the course.
• After the successful payment of the fees, you will get the application form.
• You need to print out the application form and submit it to the concerned regional office.

As said before, you have two ways of filling the form, first is to apply after clearing the foundation level, second is to apply directly after graduation or post-graduation. Let’s have a look at the documents required for both ways.

Documents Required

Aspirants have to upload the mandatory documents at the time of registration. We have curated a list of documents you will require:

Documents for applying after CA Foundation:

• Self-attested copy of class 12th mark sheet
• Proof of nationality for foreign students
• Self-Attested copy for belonging to any reserved category (SC/ST/OBC or Differently abled)

Documents for applying through direct way:

• Self-attested copy of graduation/post-graduation mark sheet
• In the case of a foreign student, proof of nationality
• Self-Attested copy for belonging to any reserved category (SC/ST/OBC or Differently abled).

Also Read: CA CPT Registration Process: CA Foundation Applications 2021

ACCA Course Exemption For CA Intermediate

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants provides some exemption in some ACCA exams to those who have studied the relevant subjects during the CA process. The exemptions are mentioned below:

Qualifications	ACCA Exemptions
CA Final Qualified	CA Final Student Qualified IPCC benefits + F5 (if cleared AMA), F7 (if cleared FR), F9 (if cleared SFM)
CA Intermediate  Qualified	F1, F2, F3, F6, F8
CA Intermediate Pursuing	F1, F2, F3, F6/ F8

CA Intermediate Registration Validity

The CA Intermediate Registration Validity is for a period of 4 years. Applicants can also apply for an extension for 4 years at a registration fee of Rs 400. Registration fees and validity period varies based on the CA exam level and is revised regularly.

	Foundation	Intermediate	Final
1.	Validity for Registration	3 Years	4 Years	5 Years
2.	Revalidation Fees after 1st July, 2017 (for each revalidation)	Rs 300/-	Rs 400/-	Rs 500/-

CA Intermediate Result

The exam result is announced after 2 months from the date of exam. Applicants can check the result from the official website using their registration ID and roll number details. Applicants can also check their results via email and SMS.

The results of the Chartered Accountants Intermediate Examination (Old course & New Course) held in July 2021 were declared on 19th September 2021. The examination is likely to take place between December 6 to December 20, 2021. 

CA Intermediate Jobs and Salary

The door of opportunities opens after clearing the CA exam. CA is required in startups to MNCs. Here are some of the popular job profiles along with their salary structure:

Job Positions	Average Salary
Internal Auditor	₹6 LPA
Revenue Auditor	₹4.8 LPA
Tax Accountant	₹4 LPA
Financial Reporting Officer	₹8 LPA
Accountant	₹4 LPA
Business Advisory/Consulting	₹4.5 LPA

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