CA Final 2024: May Exam (May 2 - 8), Admit Card (Out)

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Apr 18, 2024

CA Final 2024 May session exam dates have been revised by ICAI. As per the revised schedule, CA Final exam date 2024, the Group 1 exam will be conducted from May 2, 4, and 8, 2024, and Group 2 exam will be held from May 10, 14, and 16, 2024.

CA Final test will be held in 290 cities in India and 8 places abroad. In addition, CA Final admit card 2024 has been released on Apr 17, 2024. The registered candidates can download the CA Final admit card using their login credentials. 

In addition, the CA Final mock test 1 2024 link is activated, and registered candidates can attempt the free mock test series from the BOS Knowledge portal using their login credentials. The CA Final May 2024 exam time table has been released by the conducting body.

Read More: CA Final Cut Off 2024

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CA Final 2024 Admit Card

CA Final Admit Card 2024 for May session has been released on Apr 17, 2024, on the official website at icai.org. The aspirants can download their CA Final 2024 admit cards from the official website of ICAI. Candidates can access CA Final May admit card on the official website by logging in using the registered credentials.

Specifics Particulars
CA Final 2024 Admit Card (May Session) Download Here

Steps to Download CA Final Admit Card

The given steps can be followed to download the CA Final admit card. Candidates must make sure they carry the admit cards on the CA exam date 2024.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of ICAI - icai.org.
  • Step 2: Click on the option displaying ‘view admit card’.
  • Step 3: Enter the user ID and password
  • Step 4: The CA Final admit card will be generated on the screen.
  • Step 5: Download the admit card.
  • Step 6: Take a copy of the CA Final Admit Card.

CA Final 2024 Documents Required During Examination

Below are the details to carry to the exam centre on the CA Final Exam Date. Candidates should not fail to carry any of the documents to the examination centre listed below:

  • Identity card of CA Final Exam 2024
  • CA Final Admit card 2024
  • Stationery required during the exam
  • Calculators (if permitted)
  • Id Proof of the candidate
  • 2 passport size photographs of the candidate (as uploaded on the CA Final Exam form)

CA Final 2024 Mock Test

CA Final 2024 May session mock test series 2 link is activated on the official portal for the registered candidates. ICAI announced CA Final 2024 mock test series schedule on the official website.

Candidates appearing for May 2024 session exam can attempt the CA Final 2024 mock test series by using their login credentials from ICAI BOS App or BOS Knowledge Portal. The direct link for CA Final mock test series 2 is provided in the table below. 

Particulars Direct Link
CA Final 2024 Mock Test Series 2 Attempt Now

CA Final 2024 Exam Date

CA Final 2024 exam dates revised schedule is made available on the official website for the May session. CA Final Group 1 exam will be held from May 2, 4, 6, 2024. An overview of the important dates announced by the ICAI is provided in the table below.

CA Final Exam Dates 2024
Events Dates (May Session)
Upcoming Events
CA Final Mock Test Series 2 Apr 1 - 4, 2024
Availability of Admit Card Apr 17, 2024
CA Final Exam Date 2024 Group 1- May 2, 4, 6, 2024
Group 2-
May 10, 14, 16, 2024
Announcement of CA Final Result 2024 Jul 2024
CA Final 2024 Merit List Jul 2024
Past Events
Availability of Application Form Feb 2, 2024 (Out)
Deadline for Filling the Exam Form Without Late Fee Feb 23, 2024
Deadline for Filling CA Final Exam Form With Late Fee Mar 2, 2024
Application Form Correction Window Mar 3-9, 2024
Edit Window Mar 27 - 29, 2024

About CA Final

The ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) conducts the professional course of the CA Final Exam (Chartered Accountant). The candidates who qualify for the exam will be eligible to take the membership of CA ICAI. The CA final exam is taken all over India. The exam was conducted in an offline mode.

ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) is the national accounting body of India that conducts the CA Final exam every year. The ICAI was first set up in the year of July 1949. It is responsible for checking if the companies follow the accounting principles set. The ICAI works hand in hand with the Reserve Bank of India, the Government of India, securities, and the Exchange Board of India.

The ICAI exam, also known as the CA exam, is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for candidates of the Chartered Accountancy profession in India. The exam is conducted at different levels per the CA courses - CA Foundation course examination, CA Intermediate examination, and CA Final examination.

The below table shows the highlights of the CA Final exam:

CA Final Highlights
Particulars Details
Exam Name CA Final
Full Form Chartered Accountant Final Exam
Conducting Body Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Exam Level National
Official Website www.icai.org or icaiexam.icai.org

CA Final 2024 Eligibility Criteria

CA Final important notice regarding May session exam eligibility criteria has been released. As per the official notification, the candidates will be considered for the exam in line with the present Education and Training system.

CA Final eligibility criteria are set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The candidates should be aware of the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Aspirants can look at the CA Final eligibility criteria, which are mentioned below, for a better understanding.

Age Limit

There are no maximum age restrictions to apply for the CA Final exam.

Educational Qualification

  • The candidate must have passed both the CA intermediate exam groups.
  • The candidate must have passed both the CA IPCC level exam.
  • Registration with the BOS (Board of Studies) is a compulsory criterion for all candidates.

Note: The candidates have a 3 year course of articled training.

CA Final 2024 Application Form

CA Final 2024 application form submission the last date without any late fee was Feb 23, 2024. However, candidates were allowed to apply for the CA May 2024 exam till Mar 2, 2024, with a late fee of INR 600. CA Final form correction facility was opened from Mar 3 - 9, 2024.

Candidates have the opportunity to modify the exam city and medium on the CA Final exam form if they so want.

The direct link to apply for the CA Final exam is provided in the table below.

Particulars Direct Link
Direct Link for CA Final 2024 Application Form Apply Here
Direct Link for CA Final 2024 Application Form Correction View Here

Steps to Fill CA Final Application Form

The steps to fill out the CA final exam form May 2024 are as follows.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of ICAI - icai.org.
  • Step 2: Click on the ‘New User Registration Button’.
  • Step 3: Enter the required information asked on the CA Final Exam Form.
  • Step 4: Upload documents such as photographs, signatures, etc.
  • Step 5: After filling out the application form, the candidates are advised to cross-check the filed details and submit their application form.
  • Step 6: The website will then ask for an OTP number sent to the candidate’s registered email ID and phone number.
  • Step 7: After that, select the ‘Submit’ button.
  • Step 8: After the OTP is submitted, the candidate must log in with their registered user ID and password.
  • Step 9: Hit the ‘Login’ button.
  • Step 10: Pay the application fee.
  • Step 11: Take a copy of the CA Final Exam Form.

CA Final Registration Fee

The CA Final registration fee must be paid online mode only. The candidates can pay the registration fee for appearing in the CA Final Exam by Credit/Debit or Net Banking. To know more about the CA Final registration fees, applicants can go through the table.

CA Final Registration Fee
CA Final Exam Centre Fees for 1 Group Fees for 2 Group
Centres in India INR 3300 INR 1800
Centres in Kathmandu INR 4000 INR 2200
Centres outside India $ 550 $ 325

CA Final Documents Required

Below are the CA Final documents required while filling out the application form.

  • Special category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
  • CA/PCC/Intermediate exam 2024 mark sheet
  • Nationality certificate
  • Passport size photograph
  • Scanned signature of the candidate

CA Final 2024 Exam Centre

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will allow the May 2024 CA examination portal to amend the test city, group, and medium on the official website from Mar 27 to 29, 2024. 

It went on to say that applicants for the CA Final May 2024 tests who want to change their examination city, group, and medium can do so online at eservices.icai.org between 10 a.m. on Mar 27, 2024, and 11:59 p.m. on Mar 29, 2024. Candidates can find the direct link to edit the details in the table below. 

Event Direct Link
CA Final 2024 Edit Window Edit Now (Closed)

The CA Final exam is not only conducted in India but also outside countries. As per the CA Final Exam Schedule, two groups will conduct the examination. Candidates can choose their respective exam centres while completing the CA Final registration process. Below are the given lists of exam centres in India and outside India

CA Final 2024 Indian Exam Centres

The list of cities of CA Final 2024 Indian Exam centres is mentioned below in the given table.

CA Final 2024 Indian Exam Centres
CA Final 2024 Indian Exam Centres
Mumbai Salem
Muzaffarpur Sambalpur
Muzaffarnagar Sangli
Mysore Sangrur
Nagpur Satara
Nanded Satna
Nasik Ranchi
Navi Mumbai Raniganj
Navsari Ratlam
Neemuch Ratnagiri
Nellore Hubli
Nizamabad Jamnagar
Patiala Jammu
Pimpri Jalna
Pondicherry Jalgaon
Port Blair Jalandhar
Saharanagar Kantilal
Yavatmal Kadapa
Varanasi Junagadh
Varanasi Jind
Vapi Jhunjhunu
Vadodara Jharsuguda
Ujjain Hisar
Gurugram Kannur
Bharatpur Kancheepuram
Kanpur Kalaburgi
Tuticorin Sirohi
Pune Sirsa
Rewa Sivakasi
Rewar Solapur
Rohtak Sonepat
Rourkela Dhanbad
Tripura Balotra
Shimla Banswara
Shimoga Bareilly
Sikar Bathinda
Siliguri Beawar
Coimbatore Beed
Churu Sri Gangapur
Gandhidham -

CA Final 2024 Foreign Exam Centres

CA Final 2024 Foreign Exam Centres
CA Final 2024 Foreign Exam Centres
Muscat Kathmandu
Dubai Doha
Abu Dhabi -

CA Final 2024 Exam Pattern

The CA Final exam 2024 will be held in offline mode. The language used for the exam is either English or Hindi. The CA Final exam will be conducted for 3 hours. The exam pattern for CA Final are tabulated below:

CA Final 2024 Exam Pattern
Group Subjects Marks per paper Total Marks
Group 1 Financial Reporting 100 400
Strategic Financial Management
Advanced Auditing & Professional Ethics
Corporate & Allied Laws
Group 2 Advanced Management Accounting 100 400
Elective Paper
Direct Laws
Indirect Laws

CA Final 2024 Syllabus

The conducting body designs the CA Final syllabus. The CA Final is a national-level exam, and therefore, the competition automatically becomes very high. Before candidates start preparing for their exams, it is highly recommended to go through this academic year's CA Final New syllabus. Checking out the CA Final syllabus thoroughly will give a clear idea of the question type. Below are the shared lists of the CA Final new syllabus and topics for the CA Final.

CA Final 2024 Syllabus
Subjects  Topics
Financial Reporting

Accounting Standards and Guidance

Corporate Financial Accounting

Accounting for Corporate Restructuring

Consolidated Financial Statements of Group Companies

Concept of Groups, purposes of consolidated financial statements, minority interest, Goodwill

Consolidation procedures- Minority Interests, Goodwill, Treatment of pre-acquisition and post-acquisition profit

Accounting Reporting

Share-based payments

Valuation

Development in Financial Reporting

Financial Reporting by mutual funds, Non-banking, Finance Companies, Merchant Bankers, Stock and Commodity market intermediaries

Strategic Financial Management

Financial Policy and Corporate

Project Planning and Capital Budgeting

Divided Decisions

Security Analysis

Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing

Financial Services in India

Money Market operations

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring

Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics

Auditing Strategy, Planning, and Programming

Internal Control and Risk Assessment

Techniques of Special Audit

Limited Companies Audit

Rights, Duties, and Liabilities of auditors, third party liability

Cost Audit

Due Diligence and Investigation

Concept of Peer Review

Audit under Fiscal Law

Professional Ethics

Corporate and Allied Laws

The Companies Act 2013 Rules and Format.

Interpretation of Statutes, Deeds, and Documents

Insolvency and Bankruptcy code 2016

Corporate Secretarial practice

Advanced Management Accounting

Cost Management

Pricing Decision

Cost Volume Profit Analysis

Budget and Budgetary control

Transfer Pricing

Cost Management in the service sector

Uniform Costing and Inter-Firm Comparison

Financial Decision Modelling

Information Systems Control and Audit

Information System Concepts

Concepts of Governance and Management of Information Systems

Auditing & Information System

Protection of Information systems

Information Technology and Regulatory issues

Emerging Technology

CA Final 2024 Reference Books

As there are many CA Final books in the market, choosing the right one will help the candidates prepare well and rank well. Referring to the correct CA Final Study material will help the candidates prepare well. However, it will also help them to Aspirants can have a look at the below-mentioned table if they are looking for CA Final books:

CA Final 2024 Reference Books 
CA Final Books Author
Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics By Pankaj Garg
Financial Reporting with problems and solutions Accounting standards and Guidance notes -
Quick Revision charts for Advanced Auditing Professional By Pankaj Garg
Financial Reporting By CA Praveen Sharma and CA Kapileshwar Bhalla
Best words Auditing and Assurance for CA Intern By CA Surabhi Bansal
MCQ on Corporating and Economics/Allied Laws By Pankaj Garg

CA Final Pass Percentage

The CA Final Pass Percentage or Cut-Off marks are the minimum marks decided by the ICAI authority that must be scored by the candidates. The CA Final Pass Percentage will be released along with the CA Final results. There are certain factors that determine the CA Final cutoff. Below are the given factors that determine the CA Final Pass Percentage.

Factors Determining CA Final Pass Percentage

  • No. of Candidates applying for the exam
  • Difficulty Level of the exam
  • No. of seats available

The below table gives information about the CA Final Pass Percentage for each and every subject papers:

Factors Determining CA Final Pass Percentage
Cutoff for each paper Average cutoff
Minimum 40 Minimum 50
Minimum 40 Minimum 50
Minimum 40 Minimum 50
Minimum 40 Minimum 50
Minimum 40 Minimum 50
Minimum 40 Minimum 50
Minimum 40 Minimum 50
Minimum 40 Minimum 50

CA Final 2024 Preparation Tips

Candidates can check the preparation tips for CA Final 2024 below.

  • Prepare a timetable- The candidates are advised to prepare a timetable and follow the time accordingly. Preparing a schedule will help the candidate better prepare and help cover all the topics for the exam from the CA Final Study Materials. Eight months is considered ideal for preparing for the CA Final 2024 exam. With a proper strategy to prepare for the exam, the candidate can score well.
  • Start with basics- The candidate should start with basics to prepare for the exam. It is crucial to be clear on the basics to help solve the problems effectively. Candidates should try answering the questions in a minimum time.
  • Practicing previous year's question papers is essential to solving the previous year's question papers. Regular practice of question papers will help the candidates strengthen their knowledge. It will also help increase the speed of solving the question paper.
  • Watch Youtube videos- The candidates can watch the videos if the concepts are not clear. Candidates can try solving the problems by watching the videos.

CA Final 2024 Result

The ICAI will release the CA Final result on the official website after the exam is conducted. The merit list will also be uploaded concerning the marks scored by the applicants. Aspirants can look at the step-by-step process of checking CA Final results 2024, which are given below:

Steps to Check CA Final 2024 Result

The steps to check CA Final 2024 May Session results are as follows.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of ICAI - icai.org.
  • Step 2: Click on the option asking to view the CA Final result.
  • Step 3: Enter the registration number.
  • Step 4: Enter the hall ticket number.
  • Step 5: The CA Final 2023 result will be generated on the screen.
  • Step 6: Download the CA Final result.
  • Step 7: Take a photocopy of the same.

Steps to Download CA Final Merit List 2024

Candidates can check and download CA Final 2024 merit list by following the steps below.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit to the official website.
  • Step 2: Click on the “Results” section.
  • Step 3: Click on the Merit List link.
  • Step 4: Enter the login details.
  • Step 5: Click on the merit list tab.
  • Step 6: The merit list will appear on the screen.

CA Final 2024 Toppers

The CA Final toppers list for May session will be released on the official website. Earlier, CA Final toppers list 2023 for Nov session has been released by the conducting body following the result declaration. ICAI has declared and CA Final result 2023 on Jan 9, . According to the media reports, Madhur Jain secured AIR 1, with 77.38% percentage and 619 marks and topped the CA final 2023 Nov session exam. Candidates can check the detailed toppers list in the tabular below. 

CA Final Rank CA Final Topper Marks City
1 Madhur Jain 619 Jaipur
2 Sanskruti Atul Parolia  599 Mumbai
3  Tikendra Kumar Singhal  590 Jaipur
3 Rishi Malhotra 590 Jaipur

CA Final 2024 Contact Information

Address:
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
ICAI Bhawan,
Indraprastha Marg, Post Box No. 7100, 
New Delhi - 110 002.

Email: examhelpline@nic.in

Phone Number: 0120-3504 851, 012-3504-852

FAQs

When does CA Final 2024 application form for May session will be out?

CA Final 2024 application form for the May session has been released on Feb 2, 2024, and the last date to register was Mar 2, 2024.

When does CA Final 2024 exam for May session will be held?

CA Final exam for May session for Group 1 and 2 will be held from May 2, 4, 6, 2024, and May 10, 14, 16, 2024 respectively.

When CA final 2024 Exam result will be declared?

CA final 2024 exam results for May session is expected to be declared in Jul 2024.

How many levels are there in CA Exam 2024?

There are three levels in the CA exam 2024 such as CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final exam.

What is the registration fee for CA Final group I exam 2024?

CA Final 2024 exam group I registration fee in India is Rs 3300.

Can I pursue CA Final 2024 Exam after 12?

Yes, students can pursue CA after class 12. After completion of class 12 students must complete a four-month study period after registration to appear in the ICAI CA Foundation exam.

How many times CA Final 2024 Exam will be held in a year?

CA final 2024 exam will be held twice a year. In May and November month.

When will CA Final 2024 form correction window open?

The form correction window is open from Mar 3 to Mar 9, 2024. Candidates can edit the test city and medium of exam in their application forms (if required) during the form correction window

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