Transfer from pcc to ipcc

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choudhari_ashok (Querist)
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11 August 2011 I had completed my 2 year of articleship, now i want to join ipcc, can any one help me by providing information that if i register now, when i could appear ipcc exam. and can i join any other firm after clearing Group I of Ipcc.

Mohan Verma

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11 August 2011 if u shift to IPCC u should do ur orientation prog. also and u can appear in nov. 2011 but ur article-ship period (3.5 years) and ur firm will same

choudhari_ashok

choudhari_ashok (Querist)
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11 August 2011 R u Sure, I cant Change Firm.
Actually I Want to Change the Firm Sice i m unable to get transfer. thats why i want to trf to ipcc...

please Conform and reply..

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

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02 August 2025 Got it! Here’s the situation:

* **PCC (Preliminary Course to IPCC transfer)**: This isn’t exactly a “transfer” of articleship; it’s more like changing your registration status with ICAI from PCC level student to IPCC level student.

* When you move from PCC to IPCC registration, **your articleship period continues** with the same firm. ICAI expects you to complete the full 3 years (or 3.5 years if applicable) of articleship with the same principal unless you get a proper transfer approved.

* **Changing firms** requires a formal **transfer of articleship** under ICAI rules — just changing from PCC to IPCC registration **does NOT automatically allow you to switch firms**.

* If your current principal is not agreeing to a transfer, you cannot simply shift firms by moving from PCC to IPCC level. The firm change requires approval of termination/transfer by ICAI.

* You **can appear for IPCC exams** once registered and having done the orientation program, but your articleship must continue legally.

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**In short:**

* You **cannot change your firm** just by moving from PCC to IPCC registration.

* To change firms, you must apply for **articleship transfer** with valid reasons and get approval from ICAI.

* Meanwhile, yes, you can appear for IPCC exams after completing orientation.

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