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Squashing Fear for CA Exam success!

Vidhyashankar 19 June 2009 at 01:24

Hi All,The article below might be one of the most important important articles you might have ever read in your life about CA.This comes as a parting gift from me to you all.My personal and rare gift which will keep you in good stead for not just thi

Frequently Asked Questions on CPE Course on CAAT

jyoti 16 June 2009 at 15:35

Frequently Asked Questions on CPE Course on CAAT When can I join the CPE Course on CAAT? You can join the CPE Course on CAAT anytime. You have to first register with the Institute by filling the online application form and send it to the ISA/ CAAT

MAFA/Strategic Management-Books for CA Final

Vidhyashankar 16 June 2009 at 02:52

I get queries which books to follow for MAFA/Strategic Management.I have already covered it in a couple of postings before.Here is an elaborate list and my recos next to it.1. Choice #1: Padhukas material: This one is quite comprehensive and works we

MICS/ISCA-books and preparation advice

Vidhyashankar 16 June 2009 at 02:49

Dear All,Im surprised by the number of queries asking me to give my take on MICS and ISCA subjects!Both MICS and ISCA(Which is a minor-take off of CISA) are purely theory subjects with little or very little practical relevance.Frankly speaking, coach

Reference book on CA final - An Analysis

Vidhyashankar 14 June 2009 at 20:10

Dear All,I wanted to spend my holidays here in Dubai but someone sent me a PM like this.I knew someone sometime in the forum would place a question like this.First let me tell you: ICAI has no bias towards Northindians(many southindians and east Indi

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(old syllabus) : Part3

Vidhyashankar 11 June 2009 at 15:32

Dear All,Let me continue with Group 1.1. Advanced accounting/accountancy(now called Financial reporting): The best book to follow here is Padhuka's notes.It has beautiful steps and illustrations and latest uptodate exam papers and rtp.You dotn need t

How to prepare with the tough Institute Study materials

Vidhyashankar 10 June 2009 at 01:23

Dear Students,Many have asked me this singular question:"I find study materials difficult, the language is difficult and it is dry and thus Im unable to study the study material, what should I do?"Simple answer: Study it anyways, the fruits

How to get help from seniors and experienced people-Part2

Vidhyashankar 09 June 2009 at 17:50

Hi All,Im sending a spate of articles as I have less time to do so, this week.This would be the last article for this week.I would be busy for the next 10 days.I might not be able to look into my PMs, but I would do so next time I log-in.So before I

How to get a rank in CA?

Vidhyashankar 08 June 2009 at 13:11

This seems like a vexed question.Some avoid it saying, "Hey! Passing itself is difficult.If Im terribly lucky, I would get a rank."Some say, "Dont keep such aims like getting a rank.You might miserably fail"Some even say, "Ra

No need for Coaching for the following subjects

Vidhyashankar 05 June 2009 at 13:14

Dear Students,Time is precious.Dont waste it.Be simple.In my posts you get direct information-'dilse' no heavy brow stuff because I dont like wasting my time or anyone'stime in the first place.My achievements:1. CA-All exams-ranks in top ten.2. CPA(U