ICAI releases Clarifications on Advanced ICITSS Completion Requirements and Advanced IT Test for CA Final Exams

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India [ICAI] has released clarifications about the requirement for completion of Advanced ICITSS and the Advanced IT Test thereunder, with reference to eligibility to appear in CA Final examination, under Chartered Accountant Regulations 31(v).

In compliance with Regulation 29D(1)(iii) and 51E/72E of the CA Regulations 1988, students enrolled under the New Scheme of Education and Training, effective from July 1, 2023, must successfully complete the Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (Advanced ICITSS) to qualify for the Final (New) examination, as outlined by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

The first session of this examination, based on the syllabus approved by the Council under Regulation 31(v) of the CA Regulations 1988, is scheduled for May 2024.

Implemented from July 1, 2023, the Advanced ICITSS encompasses Management & Communication Skills and Advanced IT Course components. Candidates are mandated to undertake the Advanced ICITSS-Advanced IT test, administered by the Exam Department of ICAI, upon completing the Advanced Information Technology segment of the course.

A crucial clarification is provided for students who have completed only one component (either GMCS/GMCS-II/MCS or Advanced ITT) under the Final (Old) course. They are required to complete the remaining component (either Advanced ICITSS(Adv. IT) or Advanced ICITSS(MCS)) without the need to undergo the full Advanced ICITSS (Advanced IT and MCS).

The eligibility criteria for appearing in the Final (New) Examination are outlined based on various student categories, as specified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India:

1. Registered in Final (New) Course (registration from July 1, 2023): Must complete Advanced ICITSS (Advanced IT and MCS) and pass the Advanced IT test before the Final (New) Examination.

2. Converted from Final (Old) Course - Not appeared in Final (Old) exam earlier: Should complete the pending Advanced ICITSS component and pass the Advanced IT test upon conversion to the Final (New) Course, before the Final (New) Examination.

3. Converted from Final (Old) Course - Appeared in Final (Old) exam earlier: Must complete the remaining Advanced ICITSS component and pass the Advanced IT test upon conversion to the Final (New) Course. This can be done either before or after appearing in the Final (New) Exam but must be completed before applying for membership.

CA Students are urged to adhere to the specified requirements outlined by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India to ensure their eligibility for the CA Final Examinations.

For more information on the Advanced ICITSS-Advanced IT- Test, candidates are encouraged to refer to the official announcement dated November 20, 2023, available at https://resource.cdn.icai.org/77205exam62133.pdf.

For further clarifications on the Advanced ICITSS-Advanced IT Test, candidates can contact the Exam Department at advanceditt_examhelpline@icai.in or reach out to the Help Desk numbers at 0120-3054851 / 3054835, as provided by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

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