Articles by Vidhyashankar

How to get a rank in CA?

Posted by Vidhyashankar 08 June 2009 85732 Views

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

Posted by Vidhyashankar 05 June 2009 15714 Views

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

Posted by Vidhyashankar 05 June 2009 13432 Views

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

Direct Taxes-Recommended books-CA Final

Posted by Vidhyashankar 02 May 2009 50775 Views

Dear All,Btw,My name is not Vidhyashankar, it is just a psuedonym which I kept to not attract undue attention(due to my popularity online).------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I k

How to get help from seniors and experienced for CAexam-1

Posted by Vidhyashankar 27 April 2009 8815 Views

Hiyaa everyone,Im a no-nonsense speaking kinda guy.Onething I find in our CA profession is the lack of concern for student's woes, apathy towards their situatio...

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(old syllabus) : Part2

Posted by Vidhyashankar 27 April 2009 12219 Views

Hi Guys and Gals,Subject:Old Syllabus Group 1I started off with Group 2 and now its the turn for the much awaited Group 1.This will go for atleast 4 parts.First let me start with resources.My advice is always apart from Study material teo books and i

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(old syllabus) : Part1cont

Posted by Vidhyashankar 24 April 2009 13938 Views

Hi Guys,I wanted to write for Group 1 but I get PMs in my inbox requesting me to pen something more on Direct and Indirect Taxes before I take off on Group 1.Ok...

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(Old syllabus):Part 1contd

Posted by Vidhyashankar 20 April 2009 16678 Views

First I would like to go into the intricasies a bit more.Group2First let me address a concern raised by one member by name Sonia regarding Padhuka's text for MI...

Tips for students to clear CA Exam(old syllabus) : Part1

Posted by Vidhyashankar 11 April 2009 17472 Views

Books to useFor Indirect Taxes use Bangar with VS Datey for reference.Do not use the mistake-ridden NS Govindan(Indirect Taxes made easy).You can pass the exam ...