Article ship

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Vikas Sharma (Querist)
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19 April 2014 hello ,

i am working(learning) in a CA firm from last 10 month, and my age is 22+, now i want to join CA but if i will do. then its a compulsory to take article ship for 3 year,and time take clear to IPCC 1st group approx. 1 year for registered in a article ship., but at that time my learning in a CA firm is near one and half year, so i want to know that can i take any (compensation or exemption) in my article ship because its difficult to me that spend approx 5 year in total article ship.

Vikas Sharma

Vikas Sharma (Querist)
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19 April 2014 can any one give me a sugestion

Vikas Sharma

Vikas Sharma (Querist)
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19 April 2014 can anyone give a suggestion what should i do
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Asha Kanta Sharma

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14 July 2024 It seems like you have concerns regarding the duration of articleship required for becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA) in India. Here’s a detailed explanation to address your query:

### Articleship Requirements for CA:

1. **Compulsory Articleship**:
- Articleship is a mandatory practical training component for CA students. It involves working under a practicing Chartered Accountant (CA) for a specified period.
- For Direct Entry Route students (those who join after graduation or post-qualification courses), the duration of articleship is 3 years.
- For Intermediate (IPC) Route students (those who enter after clearing Integrated Professional Competence Course or IPCC), the duration of articleship is typically 3 years as well.

2. **IPCC and Articleship**:
- After passing IPCC Group 1, you are eligible to register for articleship. The registration typically takes around 1 year after IPCC Group 1, as you mentioned.
- During articleship, you will undergo practical training and gain experience in areas prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

3. **Exemptions or Compensation**:
- The duration of articleship is generally not flexible or subject to exemptions. It is a structured training program aimed at providing hands-on experience and practical knowledge in accounting, auditing, taxation, and related fields.
- There are no provisions in the CA regulations that allow for exemptions from the entire duration of articleship based on prior work experience or learning in a CA firm.
- Any prior learning or work experience may be beneficial in terms of gaining practical skills and knowledge, but it does not reduce the mandatory articleship period.

4. **Completion Timeline**:
- Considering the timelines involved (IPCC Group 1, registration for articleship, and subsequent training period), becoming a qualified CA typically takes around 4.5 to 5 years from the date of registration in IPCC Group 1.
- This duration includes the time required for articleship and clearing the CA Final examinations.

### Conclusion:
While your prior learning and work experience in a CA firm are valuable, they do not shorten the duration of articleship required to become a CA. Articleship is a structured training program integral to the CA qualification process, and the duration is fixed by ICAI regulations. Therefore, if you decide to pursue the CA qualification, you would need to complete the mandatory 3-year articleship as part of the process. It’s advisable to consult with your seniors or mentors at your CA firm and seek guidance from ICAI resources for a clear understanding of the pathway ahead.

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