Takeaways from ICAI President address to students

Baljeet Singh (CA, B.Com (H)) (954 Points)

21 December 2018  

MINUTES OF THE ICAI PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

21 DECEMBER 2018 1900 HOURS

  • New scheme introduction and explanations, including open book exams.
  • Results – robust exam system with three-tier examiner system
    • Recent initiative – digital evaluation, continuous monitoring, time taken, incomplete checking, - Applicable to First Group IPCC – from Nov 2018
    • Centralised evaluation – CA FINAL – Checking in presence of Head Examiner – To be implemented
    • Evaluated answer book – SEP 2018- clause to be deleted for sharing of certified copies.
    • Step-wise marking – quality control checks – to be given step marks, if not awarded, answer to be considered not evaluated and marks given in re-checking.
    • RE-EVAUATION PRICESS DEVELOPTMN WTH UGC,MHRD
    • Live virtual classes (Pilot project) for May and Nov 2019 – Reduction in fees 50% , Expansion
    • New Reading rooms - Vijay Chowk and Lalita Park – New Delhi
    • ITT Labs into High-tech labs
    • Digital Portal- For all submissions Online with status tracking – To become LIVE soon.
    • Stream ended with a vote of thanks to the students and the team.