The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is inviting its members to serve as observers for the upcoming May 2021 CA examinations. The exams, covering Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels, are scheduled from 21st May to 6th June 2021. Members interested in this role must meet specific eligibility criteria, including age limits, registration status, and a declaration that neither they nor their relatives are appearing in the exams. Additionally, applicants must not be involved in coaching students or have any pending disciplinary proceedings.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India hasproposed to empanel members to act as observers for the forthcoming May 2021 CA Exams. The schedule and eligibility of such an empanelment, together with the official announcementis listed below:
ANNOUNCEMENT
EMPANELMENT OF MEMBERS TO ACT AS OBS
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FAQ :
The CA Exams May 2021, including Foundation, Intermediate (IPC), Intermediate, and Final exams, are scheduled from 21st May to 6th June 2021, excluding 26th May 2021. The specific dates for Foundation exams are yet to be finalised.
Members should not be more than 65 years of age as on 1st March 2021 to be eligible for empanelment as observers.
Key criteria include being under 65 years old, registered as a member by 1st November 2018, not having relatives appearing in the May 2021 exams, not coaching students, having a clear disciplinary record, and not being associated with the ICAI as an elected member.
Yes, members who are COVID patients, have symptoms, or are detected with the virus during duty dates are not permitted to take up observer assignments.
The definition of 'relative' is broad and includes spouse, children, in-laws, siblings, nieces, nephews, and their spouses, as well as certain other extended family members.
Yes, applying for or appearing in the ISA-AT will not be considered a disqualification for observership for the CA Examinations.