CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, Updated by ICAI

Prepare for the 2024 ICAI CA Inter exams with the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024. Learn about all of the papers and topics covered under the new scheme. Check out this article for the latest CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, as updated by ICAI.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has unveiled a revised syllabus for the CA Intermediate course, slated to come into effect from July 1, 2023. The inaugural CA Intermediate exam under this updated curriculum is scheduled for May 2024, marking the transition from the existing syllabus, with the final exam being held in November 2023.

Hence, it's imperative for aspiring Chartered Accountants to acquaint themselves with the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024. This updated syllabus encompasses a range of papers and topics, demanding thorough preparation from candidates. For comprehensive details on the ICAI CA Inter New Syllabus 2024, including an in-depth breakdown of papers and their contents, please refer to the complete article.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 Papers

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024
S. No	Paper Name	Marks
1	Advanced Accounting	100 Marks
2	Corporate And Other Laws Part I: Company Law And Limited Liability Partnership Law Part Ii: Other Laws	100 Marks Part I: 70 Marks Part II: 30 Marks
3	Taxation Section A: Income Tax Law Section B: Goods and Services Tax	100 Marks Section A: 50 Marks Section B: 50 Marks
4	Cost and Management Accounting	100 Marks
5	Auditing and Ethics	100 Marks
6	Financial Management And Strategic Management Section A: Financial Management Section B: Strategic Management	100 Marks 50 Marks 50 Marks

Updated CA Intermediate Syllabus 2024 under the New Scheme

The CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 involves six main subjects. Here's a quick breakdown of each one to help you understand the students:

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 Paper 1: Advanced Accounting

This part of the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 focuses on the practical application of accounting principles in real-world business scenarios, as well as the preparation of financial statements. It includes a study of Indian accounting standards, which are closely related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This section also discusses the convergence with or adoption of IFRS, as well as the financial statement preparation framework.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024: Advanced Accounting
Topics	Sub Topics
Application of Accounting Standards	AS1 Disclosure of Accounting Policies AS2 Valuation of Inventories AS3 Cash Flow Statements AS4 Contingencies and Events Occurring After the Balance Sheet Date AS5 Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Prior Period Items and Changes in Accounting Policies AS6 Construction Contracts AS7 Revenue Recognition AS8 Property, Plant and Equipment AS9 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates AS10 Accounting for Government Grants AS11 Accounting for Investments AS12 Accounting for Amalgamations (excluding inter-company holdings) AS13 Employee Benefits AS14 Borrowing Costs AS15 Segment Reporting AS16 Related Party Disclosures AS17 Leases Earnings Per Share AS18 Consolidated Financial Statements of single subsidiaries (excluding problems involving acquisition of Interest in Subsidiary at Different Dates, Cross holding, Disposal of a Subsidiary and Foreign Subsidiaries) AS19 Accounting for Taxes on Income AS20 Accounting for Investment in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements AS21 Discontinuing Operations AS22 Interim Financial Reporting AS23 Intangible Assets AS24 Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures AS25 Impairment of Assets AS26 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities, and Contingent Assets
Company Accounts	Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 (Division I) Preparation of financial statements – Statement of Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement Buyback of securities Accounting for the reconstruction of companies
Accounting for Branches, including foreign branches.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024: Corporate and Other Laws
Topics	Sub Topics
Part 1: COMPANY LAW AND LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP LAW
The Companies Act 2013	Preliminary Incorporation of Company and Matters Incidental thereto, Prospectus and Allotment of Securities, Share Capital and Debentures, Acceptance of Deposits by Companies, Registration of Charges, Management and Administration, Declaration and Payment of Dividend, Accounts of Companies, Audit and Auditors, Companies Incorporated Outside India
The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 including important Rules
PART 2: OTHER LAWS
The General Clauses Act, 1897	Important Definitions, Extent and Applicability, General Rules of Construction, Powers and Functionaries, Provisions as to Orders, Rules, etc. made under Enactments and Miscellaneous provisions
Interpretation of Statutes	Rules of Interpretation of Statutes, Aids to Interpretation, Rules of Interpretation/Construction of Deeds and Documents
The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999	Significant definitions and concepts of Current and Capital Account Transactions

The aim of this part in the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 is to comprehend legal frameworks and their practical application in real-world contexts. It involves gaining insight into laws and their pragmatic usage.

Key objectives include:

1. Mastering the principles and applications of the General Clauses Act.

2. Acquiring familiarity with statutory interpretation rules crucial for legal practice.

3. Developing a foundational understanding of the Foreign Exchange Management Act of 1999, especially its regulations pertaining to foreign exchange and financial transactions.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, Paper 3: Taxation.

The goal is to understand income tax rules and apply them to real-world problems, as well as to grasp the principles of goods and services tax and apply them to problems in potentially tricky situations.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024: Taxation
Topics	Sub Topics
Section A: Income Tax Laws
Basic Concepts	Income-tax law: An introduction Significant concepts in income-tax law, including person, assessee, previous year, assessment year, income, agricultural income Basis of Charge Procedure for computation of total income and tax payable in case of individuals
Residential status and scope of total income	Residential status Scope of total income
Heads of income and the provisions governing computation of income under different heads	Salaries Income from house property Profits and gains of business or profession Capital gains Income from other sources
Provisions relating to clubbing of income, set-off or carry forward and set-off of losses, deductions from gross total income
Advance Tax, Tax deduction at source and tax collection at source
Provisions for filing return of income and self-assessment
Computation of total income and income-tax payable by an individual under the alternative tax regimes under the Income-tax Act, 1961 to optimise tax liability
Section B: Goods And Services Tax (GST)
Objective: To develop an understanding of the provisions of goods and services tax law. To acquire the ability to apply such provisions to address/ solve issues in moderately complex scenarios.
GST Laws: An introduction including Constitutional aspects
Levy and collection of CGST and IGST	Application of CGST/IGST law Concept of supply including composite and mixed supplies Charge of tax including reverse charge Exemption from tax Composition levy
Basic Concepts	Classification Place of supply Time of supply Value of supply Input tax credit
Computation of GST liability
Registration
Tax invoice; Credit and Debit Notes; Electronic way bill
Accounts and Records
Returns
Payment of tax

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting.

The objectives of this section in the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 are:

• To comprehend fundamental concepts and utilize them for calculating the costs associated with manufacturing products and delivering services, and subsequently employing this information for pricing strategies.

• To gain a thorough understanding of cost accounting statements.

• To apply acquired knowledge for cost determination, planning, control, and decision-making, utilizing diverse methods to calculate costs for various purposes.

• To utilize appropriate techniques for making short-term decisions.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024: Cost and Management Accounting
Topics	Sub Topics
Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting
Overview of Cost and Management Accounting:	Introduction to Cost and Management Accounting Objectives and Scope of Cost and Management Accounting. The users of Cost and Management accounting information, Functions of management Accounting. Role of the cost accounting department in an organization and its relation with other departments. Installation of Costing System. Relationship of Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Financial Management. Cost terms and Concepts. Cost Reduction and Cost Control Elements of Costs. Cost behavior pattern, Separating the components of fixed, variable, semi-variable, and step costs. Methods of Costing, Techniques of Costing. Digital Costing
Elements of Cost and Preparation of Cost Sheets Functional classification and ascertainment of cost. Preparation of Cost Sheets for the Manufacturing sector and for the Service sector.
Ascertainment of Cost and Cost Accounting System	Material Cost Introduction to procurement procedures. Valuation of receipts, issue and closing stock of Material, Stock verification. Material requirement analysis through digital costing including Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Introduction to Costing through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Process of tender and quotation. Inventory control: Techniques of fixing the level of stocks- minimum, maximum, reorder point, safety stock, determination of the optimum stock level Determination of Optimum Order Quantity- Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Techniques of Inventory control- ABC Analysis, Fast, Slow moving and Non-moving (FSN), High, Medium, Low (HML), Vital, Essential, Desirable (VED), Just-in-Time (JIT)- Stock taking and perpetual inventory system, use of inventory control ratios, Digital Inventory control. Treatment of Normal/Abnormal Losses w.r.t. waste, scrap, spoilage, defective, obsolescence.
	Employee Cost Introduction to Attendance and Payroll procedures. Elements of wages- Basic pay, Dearness Allowance, Overtime, Bonus, Holiday and leave wages, Allowances, and perquisites Employee Cost Control Employee Turnover- Methods of calculating employee turnover, causes of employee turnover, effects of employee turnover Remuneration systems and incentive schemes- Premium Bonus Method (Halsey Plan and Rowan Plan
Direct Expenses Identification of direct expenses with the main product or service and its treatment
Overheads Functional analysis- Factory, Administration, Selling, Distribution, Research and Development. Behavioral analysis- Fixed, Variable and Semi-Variable. Allocation and Apportionment of overheads using the Absorption Costing Method. Factory Overheads- Primary and secondary distribution. Administration Overheads- Method of allocation to cost centers or products. Selling & Distribution Overheads- Analysis and absorption of the expenses in products/customers, the impact of marketing strategies, and the cost-effectiveness of various methods of sales promotion. Treatment of Research and development cost in cost accounting
Concepts of Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
Integration of Cost and Financial Data Recording of financial data and its segregation. Introduction to Non-integrated and Integrated Accounting Systems. Items included in cost accounts only but financial accounts and vice versa. Reconciliation of profit as per Cost and Financial Accounts (under Non-Integrated Accounting System)
Methods of Costing	Single Output/ Unit Costing
Job Costing Job cost cards and databases, collecting direct costs of each job, attributing overheads to jobs, Application of job costing.
Batch Costing Determination of optimum batch quantity, Ascertainment of cost for a batch, Preparation of batch cost sheet, Treatment of spoiled and defective work
Process/Operation Costing Process cost recording, Process loss, Abnormal gains and losses, Equivalent units of production, Inter-process profit, and Valuation of work in process. Joint Products-Apportionment of joint costs, Methods of apportioning joint cost over joint Products. By-Products-Methods of apportioning joint costs over by-products, treatment of By-Product cost
	Costing of Service Sectors Determination of Costs and Prices of services
Cost Control and Analysis	Standard Costing Setting up Standards, Types of Standards, and Standard Costing as a method of performance Measurement. Calculation and Reconciliation of Material Cost, Labour cost, Variable Overhead, Fixed Overhead.
Marginal Costing Basic concepts of marginal costing, Contribution margin, Break-even analysis, Break–even and profit volume charts, Contribution to sales ratio, Margin of Safety, Angle of Incidence, Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis (CVP). Determination of Cost of a product/ service under marginal costing method, determination of cost of finished goods, work-in-progress. Comparison of Marginal costing with absorption costing method- Reconciliation of profit under both methods. Short-term decision-making: Make or buy decision Discontinuation decision Multiproduct break-even analysis Limiting factor (key factor)
Budget and Budgetary Control
Meaning of Budget, Essentials of Budget, Budget Manual, Budget setting process, Preparation of Budget and monitoring procedures. The use of budget in planning and control. Flexible budget, Preparation of Functional budget for operating and non-operating functions Cash budget, Master budget. Introduction to Principal/ Key budget factor Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB), Performance budget, Control ratios, and Budget variances. Budgets and motivation. Feedback and Feedforward controlling in budgeting

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics

The CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 for Auditing is intended to teach you auditing concepts, techniques, and ethical principles.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024: Auditing and Ethics
Topics	Sub Topics
Nature, Objective, and Scope of Audit	Auditing Concepts: Origin of Auditing, Meaning of Audit, Need for Audit (Benefits of Audit), Objective of the Audit, Scope of Audit, External Audit engagements, Qualities of Auditor Inherent Limitations of an Audit; Relationship of auditing with other disciplines. (SA 200 Overall Objectives of the Independent Auditor and the Conduct of an Audit in Accordance with Standards on Auditing)
Audit Strategy, Audit Planning and Audit Program:	The auditor’s responsibility to plan an audit of financial statements. Benefits of audit planning. Planning is a continual and iterative process. Discussion of elements of planning with the entity’s management. Involvement of Key Engagement Team Members in planning the audit. Preliminary engagement activities. The auditor’s consideration of client continuance and ethical requirements. Planning activities. Establishing an overall audit strategy- Assistance for the auditor. Development of audit plan. Documenting the overall audit strategy and audit plan; Audit program. Development of Audit Plan and Program
Risk Assessment and Internal Control:	Audit Risk. Risk of Material Misstatement, Inherent Risk and Control Risk, and Detection Risk. Sampling and Non-Sampling Risk. Concept of Materiality, Materiality in Planning and Performing an Audit. The auditor’s responsibility to apply the concept of materiality. An auditor’s determination of materiality is a matter of professional judgment. Materiality and Audit Risk. Application of materiality in planning and performing the audit. Concept of Performance Materiality. Determining materiality and performance materiality when planning the audit. Use of Benchmarks in determining materiality for the financial statements as a whole. Materiality level or levels for particular classes of transactions, account balances, or disclosures. Revision in materiality as the audit progresses. Documenting the Materiality. (SA 320 Materiality in Planning and Performing an Audit). Identifying and Assessing the Risk of Material Misstatement, Risk Assessment procedures. Understanding the entity and its environment; Internal control. Documenting the Risks. Evaluation of internal control system. Testing of Internal control; Internal Control and IT Environment (SA 315 Identifying and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement Through Understanding the Entity and Its Environment). Digital Audit Key features Impact of IT-related Risks Impact on Controls Internal Financial Controls as per Regulatory requirements Types of Controls Audit approach Understanding and documenting Automated environment Testing methods, data analytics for audit, assessing and reporting audit findings.
Audit Evidence	Meaning of Audit Evidence. Relevance and Reliability of Audit Evidence Sufficient appropriate audit evidence Meaning of Assertions Assertions contained in the Financial Statements. Source of audit evidence Test of controls Substantive Procedures- Test of details and Substantive analytical procedures, Audit procedures for obtaining audit evidence. Evaluation of Audit Evidence (SA 500 Audit Evidence), Audit Trail (Using the work of Internal Auditors – SA 610) Internal audit function. External Auditor’s Responsibility for the audit, Evaluating the internal audit function. Basics of Internal Financial Control and reporting requirements. The distinction between Internal Financial Control and Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Audit Sampling: (SA 530 Audit Sampling). Meaning of Audit Sampling. Designing an audit sample; Types of sampling (Approaches to Sampling). Sample Size and selection of items for testing; Sample selection method. Obtaining evidence of the existence of inventory; Audit procedure to identify litigation & claims. Obtaining evidence regarding the presentation and disclosure of segment information (SA 501 Audit Evidence – Specific Considerations for Selected Items) External confirmation procedures. Management’s refusal to allow the auditor to send a confirmation request; Negative Confirmations (SA 505 External Confirmations); Audit evidence about opening balances; Accounting policies relating to opening balances; Reporting with regard to opening balances (SA 510 Initial Audit Engagements-Opening Balances) Meaning of Related Party; Nature of Related Party Relationships & Transactions; Understanding the Entity’s Related Party Relationships & Transactions (SA 550 Related Parties) Analytical Procedures. Meaning, nature, purpose, and timing of analytical procedures; Substantive analytical procedures. Designing and performing analytical procedures prior to Audit. Investigating the results of analytical procedures (SA 520 Analytical Procedures)
Audit of Items of Financial Statements	Audit of sale of Products and Services; Audit of Interest Income, Rental Income, Dividend Income, Net gain/loss on sale of Investments, etc. Audit of Purchases, Employee benefits expenses, Depreciation, Interest expense, Expenditure on Power and fuel, Rent, Repair to building, Repair to Machinery, Insurance, Taxes, Travelling Expenses, Miscellaneous Expenses, etc. Audit of Share Capital, Reserve and surplus, Long-term Term Borrowings, Trade Payables, Provisions, Short-term Term Borrowings, and other Current Liabilities. Audit of Land, Buildings, Plant and equipment, Furniture and fixtures, Vehicles, office equipment, Goodwill, Brand/Trademarks, Computer Software, etc. Audit of Loans and advances, Trade Receivable, Inventories, Cash and cash Equivalent, and Other Current Assets. Audit of Contingent Liabilities. (The list of items is illustrative only.)
Audit Documentation	Concept of Audit Documentation Nature & Purpose of Audit Documentation; Form, Content & Extent of Audit Documentation. Completion Memorandum. Ownership and custody of Audit Documentation (SA 230 Audit Documentation).
Completion and Review	Meaning of Subsequent Events; Auditors’ obligations in different situations of subsequent events. Procedures for subsequent events. (SA 560 Subsequent Events). Responsibilities of the Auditor with regard to Going Concern Assumption; Objectives of the Auditor regarding Going Concern. Events or Conditions that may cast doubt about the Going Concern Assumption. Audit Procedures when events or conditions are identified (SA 570 Going Concern). Overview and Introduction of Evaluations of Misstatements identified during the audit (SA 450). Written Representations as Audit Evidence. Objective of Auditor regarding Written Representation. Management from whom Written Representations may be requested.
Audit Report	Forming an opinion on the Financial Statements. Auditor’s Report- basic elements (SA 700 Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements). Communicating key Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor’s Report (SA 701) Types of Modified Opinion, Circumstances When a Modification to the Auditor’s Opinion is Required, Qualified, Adverse Disclaimer of Opinion (SA 705 Modification to the Opinion in the Independent Auditor’s Report). SA 706 Emphasis of Matter Paragraphs and Other Matter Paragraphs in the Independent Auditor’s Report. Nature of Comparative Information. Corresponding Figure; Comparative Financial Statements (SA 710 Comparative Information – Corresponding Figures and Comparative Financial Statements). Branch audit; Joint audit; Reporting requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, including CARO
Special Features of Audit of Different Types of Entities	Appointment of Auditor, Audit Procedure and Audit Report in respect of different Category of Entities Government; Local bodies; Not-for-profit organizations; Trust and Societies, Partnership Firms Audit of different types of undertakings, i.e., Educational Institutions, Hotels, Clubs, Hospitals, etc. Basics of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) Audit and Co-operative Societies Audit.
Audit of Banks	Understanding of accounting systems in Banks Audit Approach Audit of Revenue items, Special Consideration in Bank Audit with emphasis on Advances and NPAs
Ethics and Terms of Audit Engagements	Meaning of Ethics. – Ethics is a State of Mind, Need for Professional Ethics. Principles-based approach v Rules-based approach (Ethical or Legal).  The fundamental principles of Professional Ethics: Integrity; Objectivity; Professional Competence and Due care; Confidentiality; Professional Behaviour. Independence of Auditors. Threats to Independence: Self-interest threats, Self Review threats, Advocacy threats, Familiarity threats, Intimidation threats. Safeguards to Independence; Professional Scepticism, Terms of Audit Engagements Preconditions for an audit; Audit Engagement Agreement on Audit Engagement Terms Terms of Engagement in Recurring Audits (SA 210 Agreeing the Terms of Audit Engagements) Overview and Introduction of SQC 1 Quality Control for Firms that Perform Audits and Reviews of Historical Financial Information and Other Assurance and Related Services Engagements Overview and Introduction of SA 220 – Quality Control for an Audit of Financial Statements).

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management

The CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 in Financial Management teaches you how to understand money management, make informed financial decisions, and manage working capital.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024: Financial Management and Strategic Management
Topics	Sub Topics
SECTION A: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Financial Management and Financial Analysis	Introduction to Financial Management Function Introduction to Financial Management Function Objective and scope of financial management Profit Maximisation, Wealth Maximisation and Value Creation Role of Financial Manager and Financial Controller Financial management environment Functions of finance executives in an organization Financial distress and insolvency
Financial Analysis through Ratios Users of financial analysis. Sources of financial data for analysis. Calculation and Interpretation of ratios. Limitations of ratio analysis
Financing Decisions and Cost of Capital	Sources of Finance Different Sources of Finance, Characteristics of different types of long-term debt and equity finance, Method of raising long-term finance. Different Sources of Short-term Finance. Contemporary sources of funding- P2P lending, Equity funding, Crowdfunding, Start-up funding, etc. Internal funds as a source of finance. International sources of finance Other sources of finance- Lease Financing, Sale and leaseback, Convertible debt, Venture capital, Grants, etc.
Cost of Capital Significance of cost of capital Factors of cost of capital Measurement of costs of individual components of capital Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) The marginal cost of capital.
Capital Structure Decisions Significance of capital structure Determinants of capital structure Capital structure planning and designing Designing of optimum capital structure. Theories of Capital Structure and Value of the firm-relevancy and Irrelevancy of Capital Structure EBIT- EPS Analysis, Breakeven- EBIT Analysis. Under/ Over Capitalisation
Leverages Types of Leverages- Operating, Financial and Combined. Analysis of leverages.
Capital Investment and Dividend Decisions:	Capital Investment Decisions: The objective of capital investment decisions Methods of Investment Appraisal Payback period, Discounted payback period. Accounting Rate of Return (ARR). Net Present Value (NPV) – The meaning of NPV, Strengths, and limitations of NPV method, The working capital adjustment in NPV analysis, Capital rationing, and Equivalent Annual Costs. Internal Rate of Return (IRR)- Limitations of the IRR method, Multiple IRRs. Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR)- Definition and explanation of MIRR, Process for calculating MIRR, Strengths of the MIRR approach. – Profitability Index
Dividend Decisions Basics of Dividends. Cash dividend, stock dividend/ bonus share, stock splits, share buyback. Determinants of dividend. Relevancy and Irrelevancy of Dividend Policies- Traditional Approach, Walter’s model, Gordon’s model, Modigliani and Miller (MM) Hypothesis
Management of Working Capital:	The management of working capital- Liquidity and Profitability. The Working capital financing decisions- Primary and Secondary Sources of Liquidity. The Working Capital Cycle (Operating Cycle) is the effectiveness of Working Capital based on its operating and cash conversion cycles. Assessment of working capital requirement. Management of Accounts Receivables (Debtors). Factoring and Forfaiting. Credit Management: – Credit granting. – Monitoring accounts receivables. – Debt collection. Management of Accounts Payables (Creditors). Management of Cash and treasury management. Banking norms of working capital finance
SECTION B: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (50 MARKS)
Introduction to Strategic Management	Meaning and Nature of Strategic Management. Importance and Limitations of Strategic Management. Strategic Intent – Vision, Mission, Goals and Values. Strategic Levels in Organizations (Network, Corporate, Business and Functional)
Strategic Analysis: External Environment	International and Macro Environment: PESTLE Analysis. Defining the industry for analysis (Value Chain, PLC). Porter’s Five Forces – Industry environment analysis. Understanding customers and markets. Competition in the industry
Strategic Analysis: Internal Environment	Understanding key stakeholders (Mendelow’s Model). Strategic drivers (Industry & markets, Customers, Channels, Products & Services, Competitive Advantage). The role of resources and capabilities. Combining external and internal analysis (SWOT Analysis). Gaining competitive advantage (Michael Porter’s Generic Strategies).
Strategic Choices	Strategic Choices: Concentric, Conglomerate, Market Development, Product Development, Innovation, Horizontal integration, vertical integration, Turnaround, Divesture, Liquidation. How to Develop Strategic Options: Ansoff’s Matrix ADL Matrix BCG Matrix GE Matrix
Strategy Implementation and Evaluation	Implementation: Formulation vs. Implementation Matrix, Linkages and Issues. Strategic Change through Digital Transformation. Organization Structure (hard) and Culture (soft). Strategic Leadership. Strategic Control. Strategic Performance Measures

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 Preparation Tips

Here are essential steps to prepare effectively for the CA Intermediate New Syllabus in 2024:

• Familiarize Yourself with the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024: Begin by thoroughly understanding the updated syllabus, paying attention to subject weightage to prioritize your study plan accordingly.

• Develop a Structured Study Plan: Create a well-organized study schedule that allocates adequate time to each subject. Incorporate regular review sessions into your plan to reinforce learning.

• Utilize Quality Study Resources: Make use of recommended textbooks and study materials that align with the latest syllabus changes to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subjects.

• Practice Regularly: Enhance your problem-solving skills by consistently practicing with sample questions and previous years’ papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format.

• Improve Time Management: Practice solving questions within specified time limits to enhance your speed and efficiency during the exam.

• Focus on Conceptual Understanding: Prioritize understanding the underlying concepts of each topic rather than relying solely on memorization, enabling you to apply your knowledge effectively.

• Maintain Regular Revision: Consistently revise learned material to retain important information, formulas, and concepts, employing spaced repetition techniques for effective retention.

• Take Mock Tests: Evaluate your level of preparedness by taking mock tests under exam-like conditions, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting your study plan accordingly.

• Stay Updated: Remain informed about any amendments and changes in laws and regulations that may impact the CA Intermediate examination in 2024, ensuring your knowledge remains current.

• Enhance Presentation Skills: Focus on presenting your answers neatly and logically, particularly in theory-based subjects. Use clear, concise language and ensure your responses are well-structured for effective communication.

To succeed in the CA Intermediate exam with the new syllabus in 2024, you must strictly adhere to this plan while also tailoring it to your specific learning style and preferences.

Furthermore, the ICAI's updated CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 emphasizes the importance of candidates being adaptable and keeping up with developments in the field of Chartered Accountancy. The main takeaway is that in order to excel in the upcoming exam, aspirants should prioritize understanding concepts, practice regularly, manage their time effectively, and stay up to date.

CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024 FAQs

Will the CA Inter syllabus change in 2024?

Yes, the CA Intermediate syllabus will change in 2024. The ICAI notified the new syllabus on July 1, 2023, and the first CA Intermediate exam based on it will be held in May 2024. For more information on the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, see the article above.

What are the changes in the CA Intermediate May 2024 scheme?

Starting from May 2024, significant alterations have been made to the CA exam pattern. All CA Intermediate and CA Final subjects now incorporate multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Additionally, the CA Articleship duration has been reduced from three years to two years. For comprehensive information on the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, refer to the above article.

Will there be changes to the CA Intermediate syllabus?

Yes, the CA Intermediate syllabus will undergo modifications in 2024. Notable changes include the amalgamation of Papers 1 and 5 into a single paper titled "Advanced Accounting." Furthermore, Enterprise Information Systems has been removed from Paper 7, and Economics for Finance has been eliminated from another paper. For detailed insights into the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, consult the above article.

Is the new CA Inter syllabus applicable for Nov 2023?

No, the new CA Inter syllabus does not apply to the November 2023 session. The final CA Intermediate exam under the old syllabus will be conducted in November 2023. For further information on the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, refer to the above article.

Can I pass CA Inter within 9 months?

Yes, it is possible to clear CA Inter within a 9-month timeframe. However, the focus should be on understanding the concepts thoroughly rather than solely aiming to pass the exam. Consistent revision and daily study habits are essential for achieving success. For additional details on the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2024, consult the above article.