Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India offers ICWA course which is carried out in 3 stages namely the foundation, intermediate and the finals. A plus two pass out has the option to do the foundation level of this program. Several plus two pass outs opt for this course which will provide a basic foundation to build up a career in the field of accountancy. Those students who clear the three levels of program can directly become Cost Accountants. ICWAI Intermediate is not a tough exam to pass. To pass the exam you need to be determined, focused and devote all time that you can to your studies.

To pass the exams you must go through the Study Materials provided by the institute thoroughly, the RTPs issued by the Institute, Scanners, suggested Questions and answers issued by the Institute and solve as many question papers of previous terms that you can.

The details of pursuing an ICWAI course after 12th are as follows.

Eligibility for ICWAI foundation course

  1. The candidate has to pass 10th class or equivalent from a recognized board.
  2. 10+2 from a recognized board or an examination equivalent to 10+2 which is recognized by the central government? Or diploma in commerce examination held by all India council of technical education.

ICWA Course Duration:

Entire course consists of three stages foundation, intermediate and final.

  1. Foundation: Minimum duration of the course is eight months.  
  2. Intermediate: Minimum duration of the course is Ten months.
  3. Final: Minimum duration of the course is Eighteen months.  

ICWA Registration Details

Course

Documents to be enclosed with application form

ICWA Foundation Registration

  1. Matriculation Certificate. (Attested Copy)
  2. 10+2 Certificate or Marks Statement. (Attested Copy)
  3. 3 Passport size photographs.

ICWA Intermediate Registration

  1. Matriculation Certificate. (Attested Copy)
  2. 10+2 Certificate or Marks Statement. (Attested Copy)
  3. Degree. (Attested Copy)
  4. 3 Passport size photographs.

ICWA Final Registration

  1. Passport Photo.
  2. Specimen Signature.
  3. Age Proof.
  4. 10th Pass Marks sheet.
  5. 12th Pass Marks Sheet.
  6. CMA Inter Pass Marks sheet / Certificate.

 

ICWA Registration Fee Details

Students who registered at least 4 months before the ICWA Registration Last date are eligible to write the examination.

Course

Eligibility

Fees (Oral)

Fees (Postal)

Foundation Course

Passed 10th Class

Rs.4000 /-

Rs.4000 /-

Intermediate Course

Passed Foundation or Graduation

Rs.20000 /-

Rs.20000 /-

Final Course

Passed Intermediate

Rs.17000 /-

Rs.17000 /-

Uniform Fee Structure for pursuing CMA Courses is notified and shall be made effective for all registrations/enrollment to the Intermediate/ Final Course with effective from 01.02.2015. It may be noted that CMA Foundation Course Fee structure is uniform – irrespective of either Oral or Postal mode of coaching.

ICWA Course Fees:       

The cost of prospectus is Rs 250 /-. See the Registration Fee

Course Admission

ICWAI Eligibility

ICWAI Registration Fees

For ICWAI Foundation admission

10th Class

4000

For ICWAI Inter admission

Passed Foundation or Graduates

20000

For ICWAI Final admission

Passed Intermediate

17000

Application procedure for the ICWAI course after 12th

The exams will be conducted twice in a year usually in the months of June and December. The students can submit their applications offline. They need to attach relevant documents and certificates as specified in the brochure along with the application. The fees details will be mentioned in the brochure which is available in the official website. Three recent photographs have to be pasted on the form. The students should make sure that the completed form reaches the specified address before the last date mentioned.

ICWA Syllabus (Kindly visit http://icmai.in/studentswebsite/exam.php for latest syllabus)

ICWAI Foundation Syllabus (Subjects in Foundation)

  • Paper 1: Fundamentals of Economics & Management
  • Paper 2: Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Paper 3: Fundamentals of Laws & Ethics
  • Paper 4: Fundamentals of Business Mathematics & Statistics.

ICWAI Intermediate Syllabus (Subjects in Inter)

  • Paper 5: Financial Accounting
  • Paper 6: Laws, Ethics & Governance
  • Paper 7: Direct Taxation
  • Paper 8: Cost Accounting and Financial Management
  • Paper 9: Operations Management $ Information Systems
  • Paper 10: Cost & Management Accountancy
  • Paper 11: Indirect Taxation
  • Paper 12: Company Accounts & Audit

ICWAI Final Syllabus (Subjects in Final)

  • Paper 13: Corporate Laws & Compliance
  • Paper 14: Advanced Financial Management
  • Paper 15: Business Strategy & Strategic Cost Management
  • Paper 16: Tax Management & Practice
  • Paper 17: Strategic Performance Management
  • Paper 18: Corporate Financial Reporting
  • Paper 19: Cost & Management Audit
  • Paper 20: Financial Analysis and Business Valuation

Answers

Mukesh Gupta
Dec 20, 2016
Helpful article for those who want to prepare for ICWA..
Vishal V.
Dec 20, 2016
nice article...