What is the CA Final Group system?

The CA Final Group system is a way of organizing the curriculum into two distinct groups, and candidates have the flexibility to appear for examinations for one group at a time or both groups together. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) administers the CA Final examinations, and candidates need to pass both groups to qualify as Chartered Accountants.

Here's an overview of the CA Final Group system:

Group I: Group I of the CA Final course consists of four subjects. Candidates are required to appear for and pass all the papers in Group I to progress to the next level or to be eligible for membership.

1. Paper 1: Financial Reporting (FR)
2. Paper 2: Strategic Financial Management (SFM)
3. Paper 3: Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics (AAPE)
4. Paper 4: Corporate and Economic Laws (CEL)

Group II: Group II of the CA Final course also consists of four subjects. Candidates need to appear for and pass all the papers in Group II to complete the CA Final course.

5. Paper 5: Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation (SCMPE)
6. Paper 6: Elective Paper (One to be chosen from the list of electives)
7. Paper 7: Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation (DTL&IT)
8. Paper 8: Indirect Tax Laws (ITL)

Elective Papers (Group II): Candidates have the flexibility to choose one elective paper from a list of options. The elective papers cover specialized areas of study, allowing candidates to tailor their CA Final course based on their interests and career goals.

It's important to note that candidates can choose to appear for both groups together or take one group at a time. The CA Final examinations are typically held twice a year, in May and November, and candidates need to plan their examinations based on their preparation and preferences.

Candidates who successfully pass both groups of the CA Final examinations, fulfill the practical training requirements, and complete other specified criteria become eligible for membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The CA Final Group system is designed to ensure that candidates have a comprehensive understanding of various areas within the field of accountancy, finance, and law.