09 September 2012
Dear sir, I have passed CPT exams and someone told me that I can initiate my articleship even if my IPCC is not cleared. however the duration will 3.5 years instead of 3 years. I haven't compleated graduation yet. Am I entitle to join for articleship ? plese let me know about this and I will be thankful to you..
If you are taking registration in Intermediate (IPC) Course or convert in IPCC under direct registration, then you will complete articleship first to appear in exam.
The Articleship period is 3 year and this will start after completing IPCC.
PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION 1. Buy Forms 102 and 103 from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi or from Regional Offices or its Branch Offices on payment of Rs. 100/-including Prospectus of Professional Competence Course. Or Obtain the same by post by sending a demand draft / PO of Rs. 140/- (including postage) payable in favour of "The Secretary, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi" or the concerned Regional Office. 2. Ensure a vacancy under an eligible practising Chartered Accountant for undergoing articles training. 3. If a vacancy is available and the Chartered Accountant in practice has agreed to impart training then execute Deed of Articles in Form 102 by affixing 'Special Adhesive Stamp' thereon or on a non-judicial stamp paper of the value as per rate in force in the City / State. Fill up all details in Form 103 as required, sign it, obtain counter signature of the Principal.
4. Submit Form 103 in duplicate alongwith: (i) Certified true copy of marks statement of Foundation Examination / Professional Education (Examination-I) / Professional Education (Examination-II) / Common Proficiency Test. (ii) Certified true copy of Secondary / High School Certificate as proof of Date of Birth. (iii) Certified true copy of marks statement of 10+2 examination. (iv) Requisite fees by way of Demand Draft as per schedule of fees given on Para 5. (v) Certificate of completion of the Compulsory Computer Training / Information Technology Training in case a student is joining 3 year articleship after passing Professional Education (Examination-II). Copies of all testimonials must be attested by the Principal. 5. Schedule of Fees payable under the New Scheme of Education & Training w.e.f. September 13, 2006.