Articles by Vidhyashankar

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

Costing-Final-Recommended books

Vidhyashankar 05 June 2009 at 13:13

Dear Students,Now, Im taking up Costing recommended books topic.1.Padhukas--This book is fantastic, though difficult at places to understand.Highlights of this book are: 1. Past exam questions all answered 2.RTPs included 3. Step-wise solutions 4.Eas

Direct Taxes-Recommended books-CA Final

Vidhyashankar 02 May 2009 at 12:18

Dear All,Btw,My name is not Vidhyashankar, it is just a psuedonym which I kept to not attract undue attention(due to my popularity online).------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I k

How to get help from seniors and experienced for CAexam-1

Vidhyashankar 27 April 2009 at 13:37

Hiyaa everyone,Im a no-nonsense speaking kinda guy.Onething I find in our CA profession is the lack of concern for student's woes, apathy towards their situatio..

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(old syllabus) : Part2

Vidhyashankar 27 April 2009 at 13:37

Hi Guys and Gals,Subject:Old Syllabus Group 1I started off with Group 2 and now its the turn for the much awaited Group 1.This will go for atleast 4 parts.First let me start with resources.My advice is always apart from Study material teo books and i

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(old syllabus) : Part1cont

Vidhyashankar 24 April 2009 at 13:05

Hi Guys,I wanted to write for Group 1 but I get PMs in my inbox requesting me to pen something more on Direct and Indirect Taxes before I take off on Group 1.Ok..

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(Old syllabus):Part 1contd

Vidhyashankar 20 April 2009 at 13:40

First I would like to go into the intricasies a bit more.Group2First let me address a concern raised by one member by name Sonia regarding Padhuka's text for MI..

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(old syllabus) : Part1

Vidhyashankar 11 April 2009 at 13:55

Books to useFor Indirect Taxes use Bangar with VS Datey for reference.Do not use the mistake-ridden NS Govindan(Indirect Taxes made easy).You can pass the exam ..