No change in the syllabus of Final Course

May 2013 Final Examination

After releasing the revised Study Materials/Practice Manuals of the various papers for the Final Course of CA curriculum in January 2013, we have been receiving innumerable queries through mail/telephone/e-Sahaayataa, as to whether there has been revision in the syllabus for May 2013 examination and whether only the revised materials are applicable for May, 2013 examination. In this regard, we once again reiterate that there is no change in the syllabus of Final Course.  As regards revision of the Study Materials, it is a continuous process of the Board of Studies.  The Study Materials are updated periodically to incorporate the latest changes in the concerned areas. 

Please note that you may prepare for the examination on the basis of the earlier edition of the Study Materials and Practice Manuals, say, the January, 2012 edition.  However, you must take due care to keep yourself updated with the  subsequent developments in the subjects, which are reported in the monthly Students Journal “The Chartered Accountant Student”.  The latest developments are also compiled in the Revision Test Papers (RTPs) for May 2013 examination.  The RTPs are prepared with the twin objective of keeping you updated on the latest developments which  are relevant for your examination and helping you self-assess  the level of your preparation by answering the questions contained therein and comparing the same with the answers given therein.  The RTPs for May 2013 examination have been published  and are available at the branches and regional  offices of the Institute.     

As regards Paper 7: Direct Tax Laws & Paper 8: Indirect Tax Laws, the October, 2012 and November 2012 editions of the Study Materials & Practice Manuals have been updated based on the provisions of law as amended by the Finance Act, 2012, and  are hence relevant for May 2013 examination. 

Please note that the amendments made by the Finance Act, 2012 have also been explained separately in the Supplementary  Study Paper-2012 for the benefit of those students who have the earlier edition of these Study Materials (i.e., as amended by the Finance Act, 2011).

Best  Wishes!

Director

Board of Studies