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ankit (Querist)
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15 November 2017 can someone please suggest me study plan for ca final exam for nov 2019 attempt as to when to start coaching, which subject to study first which are less affected by amendments as i am thinking to go for group 1 only in my that nov attempt and any other relevant thing u can tell please from ur experience. it will be of great help for me

Sathish M

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17 November 2017 Still two years you have for your November 2019 attempt. It is wrong thinking from the beginning itself to attempt only one group. You need to change your mindset and plan your coaching classes, examination leave duration, revision time etc. Think positive of writing both the group based on your standing just before exam dates gets announced.

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17 November 2017 ok thanks, so if i take both both groups and start coaching now then i am not able to understand that what will happen with amendments that will come in two years as except sfm all subjects in new scheme will have one or other changes in due course and whether anything studied two year before will be helpful during exam time as then i have to go through again with each and every thing so whether it will be work for me

Asha Kanta Sharma

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25 July 2025 Great question! Preparing for CA Final over a long timeline, especially with potential amendments, requires smart planning. Here’s a suggested study approach based on your Nov 2019 attempt and starting two years in advance:

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### Study Plan for CA Final (Nov 2019 attempt) — Starting Early

#### 1. **Mindset & Strategy**

* **Attempt both groups:** It’s better to aim for both groups from the start unless there’s a strong reason otherwise.
* Amendments do happen, but the core concepts generally remain. You can adjust during revision.

#### 2. **When to Start Coaching**

* Join coaching classes ideally **12-15 months before exam**.
* For Nov 2019, that means starting around **Aug-Sep 2018**.
* This helps you learn a steady pace and avoid last-minute rush.

#### 3. **Subject-wise Approach**

* **Group 1:**

* *Financial Reporting (FR)*: Start early, as it’s tough and needs practice.
* *Strategic Financial Management (SFM)*: Has amendments but mostly theory, so easier to keep updated later.
* *Advanced Audit & Professional Ethics (Audit)*: Moderate difficulty; can be tackled after FR.
* *Corporate & Economic Laws (Law)*: Usually has frequent amendments, better studied closer to exam.

* **Group 2:**

* *Costing & Financial Management*: Has amendments, good to start after Group 1 subjects.
* *Direct Tax*: Amendments every year, so leave major revision closer to exam.
* *Indirect Tax*: Like Direct Tax, study base now but revise amendments near exam.
* *Electives (if any)*: Usually later in preparation.

#### 4. **Handling Amendments**

* Focus on understanding concepts thoroughly **first**.
* Keep a dedicated time (3-4 months before exam) solely for amendment revisions.
* Coaching institutes usually provide amendment updates—use those.

#### 5. **Revision & Practice**

* Allocate 3-4 months before exam exclusively for revision and practice.
* Solve past papers, mock tests regularly.
* Revise tricky subjects like Law, Direct Tax, and Indirect Tax multiple times.

#### 6. **Time Management**

* Initially, 3-4 hours daily if working/studying other things.
* Increase to 6-8 hours during last 6-9 months.

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### Summary

| Timeline | Focus |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Now to Aug 2018 | Concept building, basics (if you want to start early) |
| Aug 2018 to Mar 2019 | Coaching for Group 1 & Group 2 subjects |
| Apr 2019 to Jul 2019 | Practice, problem-solving, start revisions |
| Aug 2019 to Oct 2019 | Amendments + full revision + mocks |

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If you want, I can help you draft a **detailed weekly/monthly schedule** for your study plan! Would you like that?

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