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MICS/ISCA-books and preparation advice

Vidhyashankar 16 June 2009 at 02:49

Dear All,Im surprised by the number of queries asking me to give my take on MICS and ISCA subjects!Both MICS and ISCA(Which is a minor-take off of CISA) are purely theory subjects with little or very little practical relevance.Frankly speaking, coach

Reference book on CA final - An Analysis

Vidhyashankar 14 June 2009 at 20:10

Dear All,I wanted to spend my holidays here in Dubai but someone sent me a PM like this.I knew someone sometime in the forum would place a question like this.First let me tell you: ICAI has no bias towards Northindians(many southindians and east Indi

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(old syllabus) : Part3

Vidhyashankar 11 June 2009 at 15:32

Dear All,Let me continue with Group 1.1. Advanced accounting/accountancy(now called Financial reporting): The best book to follow here is Padhuka's notes.It has beautiful steps and illustrations and latest uptodate exam papers and rtp.You dotn need t

How to prepare with the tough Institute Study materials

Vidhyashankar 10 June 2009 at 01:23

Dear Students,Many have asked me this singular question:"I find study materials difficult, the language is difficult and it is dry and thus Im unable to study the study material, what should I do?"Simple answer: Study it anyways, the fruits

How to get help from seniors and experienced people-Part2

Vidhyashankar 09 June 2009 at 17:50

Hi All,Im sending a spate of articles as I have less time to do so, this week.This would be the last article for this week.I would be busy for the next 10 days.I might not be able to look into my PMs, but I would do so next time I log-in.So before I

How to get a rank in CA?

Vidhyashankar 08 June 2009 at 13:11

This seems like a vexed question.Some avoid it saying, "Hey! Passing itself is difficult.If Im terribly lucky, I would get a rank."Some say, "Dont keep such aims like getting a rank.You might miserably fail"Some even say, "Ra

No need for Coaching for the following subjects

Vidhyashankar 05 June 2009 at 13:14

Dear Students,Time is precious.Dont waste it.Be simple.In my posts you get direct information-'dilse' no heavy brow stuff because I dont like wasting my time or anyone'stime in the first place.My achievements:1. CA-All exams-ranks in top ten.2. CPA(U

Costing-Final-Recommended books

Vidhyashankar 05 June 2009 at 13:13

Dear Students,Now, Im taking up Costing recommended books topic.1.Padhukas--This book is fantastic, though difficult at places to understand.Highlights of this book are: 1. Past exam questions all answered 2.RTPs included 3. Step-wise solutions 4.Eas

EXAM TIPS - PREPARATION IN LAST FOUR MONTHS BEFORE EXAMS

CA CS CMA Srinivasan N 29 May 2009 at 14:22

Hello Friends and Budding Professionals,Its been a pleasure for me to help you all with the possible Knowledge Transfer from me. I am writing my first Blog here and I am happy to give you all a brief idea on Exam Preparations in the leave period.(ass

PRESENTATION IN PROFESSIONAL EXAMS

CA CS CMA Srinivasan N 29 May 2009 at 14:22

Hi Friends,Thanks for your responses on my first blog. As promised, I am writing the second blog on the Presentation Skills required for Professional exams.First we must understand what is that everybody talking about PRESENTATION? Why this has got s