ATC

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20 February 2011 I wanted to know what is the course of ATC all about??
What is the difference between the regular CA and ATC i mean in terms of job and future prospects.
Is it advisable to do ATC?
Would I get the same qualifications as i would get if i do my regular CA.

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Vaishnovi

20 February 2011 ATC IS ACCOUNTING COURSE WHO DONT WANT TO CA AND COMPLETE..ATC IS 1ST GROUP OF IPCC WHICH YOU NEED TO COMPLETE AND NEED TO DO 1 YEAR OF ARTICLES WHERE U CAN GAIN KNOWLEDGE FROM AUDIT FIRM THEN YOU WILL GET ATC CERTIFICATE..FROM THIS CERTIFICATE AND EXP YOU CAN HAVE GOOD PROSPECTUS..

20 February 2011 So after doing my first group don't i need to appear for final exams?
If ATC has good prospects why do people do CA?
Would i be able to get a job in banks doing ATC?


20 February 2011 So after doing my first group don't i need to appear for final exams?
If ATC has good prospects why do people do CA?
Would i be able to get a job in banks doing ATC?

20 February 2011 Accounting Technician Course (ATC)
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A candidate may opt for Accounting Technician Course. Such a candidate has to undergo a study course of nine months, 35 hours Orientation Programme and 100 hours Information Technology Training before appearing in Accounting Technician Examination (ATE). It is to be noted that Group I of IPCC is equivalent to ATC. After passing ATE, he will also be required to complete 12 months of work experience and on production of a certificate to this effect he will be issued Accounting Technician Certificate. A candidate who does not wish to complete erstwhile Intermediate/PE-II/PCC/IPCC can opt for ATC.


20 February 2011 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN COURSE (ATC)

New Scheme of education and training – Accounting Technician Level:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India periodically reviews its scheme of education and training to remain in tandem with developments in the field of education and other changes at the national and global levels. Evolving business also demands newer skills from the accounting professionals. Accordingly, the then existing scheme was revamped and a new scheme was launched on December 10, 2008.

Objectives of the present scheme:
The present scheme emphasizes on –
Instituting a uniform and compulsory entry level test – the Common Proficiency Test compulsory for all the students joining ATC/IPCC;


Encouraging young talented students having aptitude for accounting education to make an early entry to the profession;


Complementing theoretical education with one year of work experience;


Providing quality classroom education through efficient accredited institutions;


Providing lectures through Gyan Darshan Channel;


Imparting an upgraded Information Technology Training;


Helping students in acquiring professional ethical values and attitudes.


20 February 2011 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR REGISTRATION


A student who has passed Common Proficiency Test and senior secondary examination (10+2 examination) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the Central Government as equivalent thereto may join Accounting Technician Level or Integrated Professional Competence Course.

In addition, a student has to register and undergo orientation progrmme & 100 hours ITT before appearing in ATE/IPCE.


ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATION/ REQUIREMENT TO ENROL FOR ATC/ IPCC:

A candidate is eligible for enrolment to Accounting Technician Level (ATC) / Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC) on passing the Common Proficiency Test and Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 examination) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognised by the Central Government as equivalent thereto.


A candidate who has already passed Entrance Examination or Foundation Examination or Professional Education (Examination-I) shall be eligible for enrolment to Accounting Technician Level/Integrated Professional Competence Course subject to complying with relevant conditions.


A candidate who was already registered for erstwhile Intermediate Examination or of Professional Education (Examination-II) or Professional Competence Examination shall be eligible for enrolment to Accounting Technician Level/Integrated Professional Competence Course subject to complying with relevant conditions.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

A student should submit filled in registration Forms for Accounting Technician Level or Integrated Professional Competence Course supplied along with Prospectus available at sales counter of decentralised offices, the cost of Prospectus is Rs. 100/-. These forms can also be downloaded from Institute's website www.icai.org. On receipt of filled in form and requisite fee, the appropriate decentralized office will issue study materials for ATC/IPCC. The decentralized office will also issue registration letter. While taking admission to 100 hours ITT with regional/branch office, a student is required to produce a copy of the registration letter.

25 February 2011 thank you very much sir


25 February 2011 most welcome



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