15 November 2011
I have completed my articleship training and successfully cleared my C.A.Final exams. I could not apply for my membership no immediately as i had to shift to a different city at the same time. How do i apply for it now?
Eligibility CriteriaThe applicant shouldhave:(a) Completed theprescribed period of 3years / 3 years and 6months articledtraining or 4 Yearsand 6 months audittraining as applicable;
17 November 2011
Eligibility CriteriaThe applicant shouldhave:(a) Completed theprescribed period of 3years / 3 years and 6months articledtraining or 4 Yearsand 6 months audittraining as applicable;(b) Passed the C.A.Final Examination BothGroups;(c) Undergone courseon GeneralManagement andCommunication skills. (Applicable tocandidates passing ofBoth Groups of Final C.A. Examination held inMay 2003 andthereafter.)(d) Should not possesany of the followingdisabilities:(i) Not attained theage of 21 years.(ii) Unsound mind andstands so adjudged bya Competent Court.(iii) Undischargedinsolvent.(iv) Being dischargedinsolvent, has notobtained from theCourt a certificate thathis insolvencywas caused bymisfortune without anymisconduct on his part.(v) Convicted by aCompetent Court, of anoffence involvingmoral turpitudecommitted by himin his professionalcapacity unlesspardoned or theCentral Governmenthas removed thedisability.Requirement(1) Application in Form2 signed and completein all respect shouldbe submitted to theInstitute'sconcernedDecentralised Office.The name in the Formshould appear asborne in DegreeCertificate/ HigherSecondary Schoolcertificate in case ofFoundation student/P.E.-l student. Incase the applicant haschanged his signatureafter completion oftraining, he is requiredtosubmit his newsignature attested bya C.A. or a GazettedOfficer. In case ofchange in the name,must complete theformalities bysubmitting thedocumentary evidence, such as marriageinvitation card orGazette Notificationetc,(2) The following feesshould be accompaniedwith the application inForm 2 :w.e.f. 1.4.2008(I) Entrance fee1,000/-(ii) AssociateMembership fee 600/-(iii) Certificate ofPractice fee*1,600/-(If the candidateintends to hold COP)(iv) Contributiontowards CABF (recommendatory)1,000/-* Submission of Form6 is not mandatory.Manual for Members1(3) The fee has to bepaid by way of accountpayee local cheque (pay at the placecandidatebelongs to or at whichDecentralised Officesare situated) or bydemand draft/ PayOrder, drawnin favour of 'TheSecretary', TheInstitute of CharteredAccountants of India,New Delhi or theconcernedDecentralised Office (ifthe candidate belongsto other cities). Theaddresses of theDecentralised Officesare given in Chapter26(Pages 50 - 52).(4) The certified truecopy (by a CharteredAccountant orGazetted Officer) ofthe followingdocumentsare required to beattached:(i) EducationalQualifications.(ii) Mark sheets of C.A.Final Examination.(iii) TrainingCompletion Certificate.(iv) Certificate ofparticipation of Courseof GeneralManagement &Communication skills.(v) High School/HigherSecondary SchoolCertificate as proof ofdate of birth(if notsubmittedearlier)(5) In case theapplicant had pursuedother course(s) withprior permission of theCouncil, a copy of thepermission letterissued by Institute maybe submitted. However,if the prior permissionof theCouncil was notobtained, theapplication inprescribed Form 112complete in all respectalongwithobservations andcomments of both theapplicant and theemployer statingreasons for noncompliance ofRegulation 65 arerequired to besubmitted along withcondonation fee.(6) In case theapplicant was engagedin other business /occupation, a copy ofthe permission letterissued by Institute maybe given. However, ifthe prior permission ofthe Council was notobtained,the application inprescribed Form 112complete in all respectalongwith observationsandcomments of both theapplicant and theemployer statingreasons for non-compliance ofRegulation65 are required to begiven. The followingdocuments required tobe submitted;(a) Certified true copyof the partnershipdeed containing clearrecital that theapplicant hadneither taken activepart nor was a activepartner.(b) Affidavit of all thepartners including thearticled /auditassistant that he hadneither taken activepart nor was requiredto take active part inthe management of thebusiness.(c) No objection letterof the employer thatthe training of thearticle assistant wasnot interferedduring the period oftraining due to aboveengagement. He/hisfirm was not theauditor of thepartnership firm inwhich articledassistant was engaged.(7) In case theapplicant was engagedduring period ofarticles training as aDirector in a familybusinesswith prior permissionof the Council, a copyof the permissionletter issued by theInstitute may besubmitted. However, ifthe prior permission ofthe Council was notobtained, he isrequired to applyfor permission in theprescribed Form 112complete in all respectalongwith observationsandcomments of both theapplicant and theemployer statingreasons for noncompliance ofRegulation65. He is required tosubmit the followingdocuments :-(a) A copy of theMemorandum/ Articlesof Association of theCompanyManual for Members2(b) Affidavit of thearticled assistant dulysworn in before Notary/ First Class Magistratethat he hasneither taken activepart nor was entitledto take active part inthe management of thebusiness.(c) A copy of theresolution of thecompany that thearticled assistant wasa Director of thecompany andhad neither takenactive part nor wasentitled to take activepart in themanagement of thebusinessaffairs of the company.(d) No objection letterof the employer thatthe training of thearticle assistant wasnot interfered duringthe period of trainingdue to aboveengagement.(8) The candidate mayapply for C.A.Benevolent Fund inprescribed Form whichis available with Form2. The life membershipfee is1000/-. Theamount of CABF isutilized for a noblecause viz;providing financialassistance to membersand their families indistress and thecontribution isexempted u/s 80(G) ofthe Income Tax Act*.(9) The candidate mayalso apply for Member's Identity Card in theprescribed Formalongwith twopassport size colourphotographs so thatthe same is issued tohim free of cost.(10) In case theapplicant intends tohold Certificate ofPractice and is alsoengaged in otheroccupation/business,the formalitiesmentioned in Chapter 3(Engagement in otherBusiness/Occupation)may be complied withby submitting anapplication in theprescribed Form.(11) The candidatesfalling under category5, 6 & 7 are requiredto apply forcondonation and paycondonation fee asapplicable. For detailsplease see Chapternumber 20 onCondonation of breachof Regulation 65 fornon filing Forms withinspecified time.General(I) The DecentralisedOffices will issue anacknowledgment forthe payment of feesremitted by anapplicant forenrolment as amember.(ii) A candidate shallbe enrolled as amember of theInstitute from the dateon which theprescribed fee,Form 2 complete in allrespects andcompliance of otherrequirements arefulfilled.(iii) On satisfactorycompliance ofrequirements, letter ofenrolment withCertificate of Practice(if appliedfor) will be issued bythe concernedDecentralised Office.(iv) The script ofmembership/Certificateof practice will beissued to the newlyenrolled member withinaperiod of 3 monthsfrom the date of issueof enrolment letterand sent by Registered/Speed Post.(v) A copy of MembersHand book containingChartered AccountantsAct 1949, CharteredAccountantsRegulation 1988,ProfessionalOpportunities forMembers - anAppraisal, Code ofEthics and Manualfor members is issuedto newly enrolledmembers free of cost.(vi) Identity cards willbe sent to themembers within 2months from the dateof issue of letter ofnewenrolment providedthere is no deficiencyin the informationprovided in theapplication Form.source http://www.icai.org/resource_file/14455m_enrolment.pdf
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