Focus (CA-Final Student) (272 Points)
09 February 2012I have cleared both the groups of CA-IPCE exam today and it was my third attemp.I am very happy that my efforts have finaaly paid and I have secured 53%.
I have a few queries.
My doubts are :
1.) Am I eligible to apply for big4 since I have not cleared in 1st attempt?
2.) WHat is the procedure to apply for articleship ?
3.) how to register for CA final.?
4) when is my CA final attempt due?
Please help me as i dont know what to do next.
Thankyou!!!
First of all congratulation for passing the exam irrespective of the attempts it took.
1) Yes, you are completely eligible to apply for big4s. You have to submit the resumes in the office of these firms ehich are in gurgaon.
2) After CA firm agree to train you as an article you have to submit form 102 & 103 to ICAI duly filled and signed by you and your principal (CA). YOu have to get the form from ICAI offices or ICAI site. (Students>Course registration forms)
3) Please find the attached form for FINAL registration. take the print out and fill it and submit it along with form 102 and 103.
4) After you complete your 2.5 yrs of training you are eligible to appear for the final exam.
Thank you. Hope my replies will help you..
kamal gupta
(Chartered Accountant)
(95 Points)
Replied 10 February 2012
Is there any time limit to join in artiles
???
Focus
(CA-Final Student)
(272 Points)
Replied 11 February 2012
Hey Dipesh.Thankyou so much for your elaborate response.Godbless you.
One more thing,could you please tell me what is better option ,doing articleship from a big four or mid size firm?? please elaborate your experience.Thankyou!!
I joined my training on jan 2008 after i cleared CPT and no one was there to guide me on training so i was unaware of big firms. I joined a normal firm. lately i came to know of big 4s.
It is better to join a mid sized firm becoz you can involve in many areas like audits of banks, companies, taxation, book keeping etc... You will gain overall ability to handle the clients properly.
In big 4s you will be assigned to a department like statutory, taxes and you will get to learn many things on that coz these biggies handle big corporate houses of india. But remember taking classes is little difficult in big4s as working schedule is vey tight there.
So, better join middle sized firms as in training the main thing you have to learn is independence and analytical skills and able to handle the clients..
Sharing my experince, i mostly spend my training in audits of banks and companies so i am quite confident on facing the corporates..
Thank you...
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