ICAI extends the date for undergoing Orientation Course and IT Training for CA lnter Students, through Virtual Mode, to 31st March 2021



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced an extension for CA Intermediate students regarding their Orientation Course and IT Training. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the suspension of physical classes, students now have until 31st March 2021 to complete these requirements through virtual mode. This is a one-time measure, and the virtual mode will be available until the new deadline.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has made an announcement that the date for undergoing Orientation Course and IT Training for CA lnter Students, through Virtual Mode, has been extended to 31st March 2021. Read the official announcement below:

Students Skills Enrichment Board
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
10th December, 2020

ANNOUNCEMENT

Extension for completion of Orientation Course/IT Training by the eligible Intermediate students on or before 31st March, 2021 instead of on or before 31st December, 2020

Due to suspension of IT and Soft Skill classes all across the country because of the prevailing COVID situation, the Competent Authority has therefore decided to relax the requirement, as a one-time measure, which is as under:

  • All intermediate students can complete Orientation Course and IT Training through the virtual mode till on or before 31st March, 2021 instead of on or before 31st December, 2020.
     
  • The virtual mode shall be available till 31st March,2021. Thereafter, on reviewing the pandemic situation, physical classes can be organized as per the guidelines issued by the competent authority.

Chairman
Students Skills Enrichment Board, BOS (Operations)

FAQ :

The ICAI has extended the deadline for CA Intermediate students to complete their Orientation Course and IT Training.

The new deadline for completing the Orientation Course and IT Training is 31st March 2021.

Students can complete the Orientation Course and IT Training through virtual mode.

The deadline has been extended due to the suspension of IT and Soft Skill classes nationwide because of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

No, this is a one-time measure. The virtual mode is available until 31st March 2021, after which physical classes may be organised depending on the pandemic situation.




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